St Robert's Building Fund

Latest Update

St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend. 


The first phase of work began on 8th December 2025 which includes:

  • The replacement of bricks to the liturgical north and west elevations.
  • Cutting out and replacement of a number of the stone columns installed to the window reveals to the church front elevation, which are badly cracked.
  • The external stone Gable Cross above the main entrance is in the process of being installed back to its former glory.
  • Cast iron gutters high on the liturgical north side of the nave have failed, leading to water ingress through the roof and ceiling adjacent to the Lady Chapel. This is being addressed in order to eliminate any further external and internal damage.
  • Water ingress into the Organ Loft has occurred through roofing slates on the liturgical west elevation and works here have also begun.


An overview of the proposed works needed with pictures of some of the affected areas is available at the link below and in the narthex of the Church. 


Thank you for your ongoing support. With these grants included, the total raised now stands at £202,714. (The total cost is reckoned to be in the region of £300,000).


Donations can be made via standing order:


Account name: DOL HARR OLI&STR (Diocese Leeds Our Lady Immaculate St Robert H’gate)


Sort Code:     40-27-15               


Account No:   81017489


or, via the Dona machines in the Narthex, via the button below, by cash or cheque in the regular collecting basket or directly to the parish office.


A reminder that the advantage of the Fund is that it can be gift aided and the Diocese will not take any portion of it as part of their assessment. Thank you for all your generosity so far.


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