St Paul’s Church was built in 1779 and has been at the heart of the JQ community ever since. The Church in St Paul’s Square is an iconic image of the Jewellery Quarter. 

With the rapid development of the JQ, there is an ever growing need to maintain the few green spaces we have here, chef amongst which is St Paul’s Square. While having a Christian foundation and continuing to be a place of worship, St Paul’s Church ensures that the Square is permanent and inclusive, a welcoming space for the whole of the community.

People come to the Church to worship and pray, to be still and reflect. They come to the Church and to the Square to enjoy music and laugh together, and to meet friends and celebrate.

But like a lot of churches and other heritage buildings, St Paul’s Church has a roof which has come to the end of its life. It needs replacing over the next two years or there is a real risk of flooding causing catastrophic damage. 

August 2026 Update:

We have raised £225,000 which has so impressed Historic England that they have invited us to apply for a very substantial grant.
We should hear the outcome in early September, and are hopeful that we can have contractors on site late this year or early next.
Once the scaffolding is in place, it makes sense to do the masonry works, as well as the roof. To fulfil that ambition, we will need to plug the financial shortfall.
This gives renewed impetus to our fundraising efforts. The more money we have, the more we can do. If you would like to contribute to the Raise the Roof campaign (or towards the costs of our ministry and mission) please use the donation buttons below.

October 2026 Update:

We have done it. Historic England has awarded St Paul’s £944,012 for the restoration of our roof.

The grant, announced on 15 October 2026, comes from the Government’s Places of Worship Renewal Fund, administered by Historic England. Together with the £230,000 raised by our local community since 2023, it will allow us to restore the roof of our Grade I listed church and keep St Paul’s a place of worship, prayer, music and community life at the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.

What happens next: Work is expected to begin in January 2027. It will include repairs to the lead gutters, slate roof, stonework and windows, and new insulation to help us work towards net zero carbon by 2030. St Paul’s is expected to remain open throughout. We will post updates here as the project moves forward.

Thank you: to church members, volunteers, individual donors and the Jewellery Quarter businesses and trusts listed below, and to Historic England, our campaign team and the Church of England Birmingham.

You can still help: donations remain very welcome and will help us look after St Paul’s and its ministry for the long term.

HOW TO DONATE

Why we need your support!

Since 1779, St Paul’s Church has been a cornerstone of the Jewellery Quarter and a beloved landmark of our city. As we approach its 250th anniversary in 2029, the church faces urgent repair needs to prevent its doors from closing permanently.

The roof, at the end of its lifespan, requires replacement to avert the risk of severe flooding that could irreparably damage this Grade 1 listed building and its historic contents. With repair costs estimated at £660,000, we are calling on both businesses and individuals to contribute to preserving this heritage site for future generations.

Over its 240-year history, St Paul’s has survived the Industrial Revolution and two World Wars, even undergoing restoration after significant damage in World War II, thanks to international support, particularly from American allies. More recently, the church has encountered issues with worn-out guttering and frequent water damage over the past three years, underscoring the need for immediate repairs.

A Project Board of local residents and business leaders is now actively working on plans to regenerate and maintain the church’s structure. St Paul’s serves not only as a place of worship for an international congregation but also as a vibrant hub for concerts, events, and community gatherings in the Jewellery Quarter.

Despite its busy schedule, maintaining such a historic site comes with significant costs. We are reaching out for support to ensure St Paul’s can continue to serve our community for many more years to come. Please consider helping us today.

HOW TO MAKE A DONATION

Personal Donations

Important: The below button is designed for donors using funds from a personal account. For business or corporate donations or donations of £100 or more, please use the corporate donations tab, listed below. Thank you.

DONATE HERE

Corporate Donations (£100 or more)

For business donations or donations of £100 or more, please use the details listed below:

The Society of Friends of St Pauls Church
Sort code 20-07-89 and Account Number 20835099.

Bank Transfer

See information under the corporate donations tab.

Please use your name as the transaction reference.

If you would like your donation to go to a specific fund, please contact the church office to let us know.

If you are a UK taxpayer and wish to Gift Aid your donation, complete the Gift Aid Declaration form and return to us via email or post.

CHEQUE VIA POST

If you prefer to donate by cheque, please make your cheque payable to the PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAULS and post it to us at;

St Paul’s Church, Saint Paul’s Square, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1QZ. 

If you are a UK taxpayer and would like the Trust to reclaim the tax you have paid on your donation through the Gift Aid scheme, you can download our Gift Aid declaration form. Just print it, fill it in and send it to us with your cheque.

Please note that currently we may take longer than usual to answer post.

Alternatively, you can fill out a Parish Giving Gift Form (parish code number: 020602007) and send it to the following address:

76 Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3BD.