Mission

We support and partner with a number of organisations to serve others locally, nationally and globally.  10% of our annual freewill donations are given to our chosen world mission partners.

Monthly Mission Focus

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One of the lives you helped to change is Appoffie in Rwanda.
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As a small charity we’re hugely grateful to the on-going involvement of the people of St Giles’ & St George’s in partnership with our ‘Wheels for the World’ project. Every year, together we change the lives of over 800 disabled people in developing countries, plus family members who, without a mobility aid, often have to carry their loved ones around.

Whole communities are impacted too, as the stigma of disability is broken down through the increased awareness of disabled people in schools, marketplaces, work and church. Over the past twelve months our teams provided wheelchairs, mobility aids, training, Bibles and pastoral care to people in Nigeria; a Supported Distribution in Mozambique; and, for the first-time, Kayonza in Rwanda.

One of the lives you helped to change is Appoffie in Rwanda (pictured above).

Appoffie has struggled with the effects of polio since she was a baby. For years, she crawled everywhere, even while caring for her three grandchildren, using only a pair of shoes to protect her hands from the rough ground and depending on the kindness of neighbours to survive. But everything changed at our 'Wheels for the World' distribution, where she met Jill, our Senior Physiotherapist. Jill assessed her needs and custom-fitted her with a suitable wheelchair, giving Appoffie the independence she had longed for. When we gave her a Bible, she couldn’t contain her joy. Appoffie is a talented basket weaver, and now, with her new-found freedom, she's determined to start a small business. The day after receiving her wheelchair, she made it to church for the first time in years – and her joy was contagious! Not only did she attend the full service, she also joined her choir on stage, glowing with happiness and singing with all her heart.

This year Wheels teams will go to Kolkata, India; Jinja, Uganda and Elburgon, Kenya. Thank you for your vital partnership in the Gospel.

If you would like to sponsor a wheelchair for Lent for £42, please contact Karen Goodridge.  karen@throughtheroof.org or click here for full details.

Alternatives Trust is based in Newham, East London, providing counselling related to unintended pregnancy as well as supporting parents in vulnerable situations.

Alternatives Trust is based in Newham, East London, providing counselling related to unintended pregnancy as well as supporting parents in vulnerable situations.

Always Learning Developing And Growing promotes the inclusion of people with learning disabilities into their local community life.

Always Learning Developing And Growing promotes the inclusion of people with learning disabilities into their local community life.

The Be Me Project supports secondary school students and women who are struggling with anxiety, low self esteem or other emotional issues.

The Be Me Project supports secondary school students and women who are struggling with anxiety, low self esteem or other emotional issues.

The Besom helps people in the local community make a difference and provides a bridge between those who want to give time, money, things or skills and those who are in need, ensuring what is given is used effectively.

The Besom helps people in the local community make a difference and provides a bridge between those who want to give time, money, things or skills and those who are in need, ensuring what is given is used effectively.

Christian Aid aims to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Christian Aid aims to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide works across many countries to ensure the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide works across many countries to ensure the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected.

Interserve works amongst the peoples of the Asia and Arab world, equipping everyday Christians for cross-cultural mission. We support our partners Jonathan and Helen in Bristol.

Interserve works amongst the peoples of the Asia and Arab world, equipping everyday Christians for cross-cultural mission. We support our partners Jonathan and Helen in Bristol.

Karen Border Ministries is an outreach programme initiated by Christ Church Bangkok. They support Karen people who have escaped Myanmar as refugees and live in Northern Thailand

Karen Border Ministries is an outreach programme initiated by Christ Church Bangkok. They support Karen people who have escaped Myanmar as refugees and live in Northern Thailand

LeatherHEAD START works with people who have been made homeless in the Leatherhead area, providing accommodation and support.

LeatherHEAD START works with people who have been made homeless in the Leatherhead area, providing accommodation and support.

Mothers' Union is an international Christian charity that supports families worldwide. Its members are not all mothers, as there are many parents, men, widows, singles and grandparents involved in its work.

Mothers' Union is an international Christian charity that supports families worldwide. Its members are not all mothers, as there are many parents, men, widows, singles and grandparents involved in its work.

Music in Ministry Trust promotes the Christian faith through the music ministry of Bryn Howarth. Most of the Trust’s work is in UK prisons.

Music in Ministry Trust promotes the Christian faith through the music ministry of Bryn Howarth. Most of the Trust’s work is in UK prisons.

The Nazareth Way provides support and resources for the prison chaplaincies in Surrey, especially the chaplaincy at Send women’s prison.

The Nazareth Way provides support and resources for the prison chaplaincies in Surrey, especially the chaplaincy at Send women’s prison.

Yala Widows and Orphans Support Project (YAWOSUP) supports widows, orphans, teenage mothers and vulnerable children in Kenya.

Yala Widows and Orphans Support Project (YAWOSUP) supports widows, orphans, teenage mothers and vulnerable children in Kenya.

LIV exists to glorify God by serving the vulnerable children of our nation. There are millions of children at risk in South Africa, LIV focuses on the solution by bringing hope and a future to them.

LIV exists to glorify God by serving the vulnerable children of our nation. There are millions of children at risk in South Africa, LIV focuses on the solution by bringing hope and a future to them.

Through the Roof is a Christian disability charity that changes the lives of disabled people around the world and helps others to change lives too. Their goal is to see everyone valued equally, fully belong, and able to contribute their gifts and ski

Through the Roof is a Christian disability charity that changes the lives of disabled people around the world and helps others to change lives too. Their goal is to see everyone valued equally, fully belong, and able to contribute their gifts and skills.

Ashtead Churches Together (ACT)

Together with St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and Ashtead Baptist Church, we worship and serve in the local community.

The Good Friday Pond Service is held just off Barnett Wood Lane, and the Remembrance Sunday Service by the war memorial is deeply moving. We celebrate our unity with an annual service.

Food is also important, with our monthly Men’s Breakfast, and the Ashtead Village Day Tea Tent.

St Michael's Roman Catholic Church
Ashtead Baptist Church

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’” Jesus

— Matthew 25:35-36