COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to COVID-19 measures that came into effect on 5 November 2020Our premises* is currently closed:
Public Worship: Although the church building is currently closed, the life of our Christian community is very much on-going as we continue online with Sunday worship and midweek groups and meetings. On Sundays 10 and 17 January we are meeting online at 11.30am via Zoom with children's groups. Contact us for access codes. We continue to review the situation and will provide further updates here.
Venue Hire: The St Paul's Church Centre is currently closed, except for Gamblers Anonymous which continues to meet weekly as it provides vital mental health support.
Church Office: The office is currently closed to the public. Irene Mburu, our Administrator & Facilities' Manager, is working reduced hours. Please contact us by telephone, or email or direct message us via social media and we will respond as soon as we are able.
*St Paul's Finchley is a COVID compliant facility.
Our Facilities
Located across from Victoria Park and just off the High Road in Finchley Central, our multi-purpose facilities are perfect for events of all genres. Our sunny rooms, spacious hall and Victorian Church building are available for hire Monday to Saturday. Arrange A ViewingMake A BookingOur Facilities
Our facilities are ideal for
Annual General Meetings
Birthday Parties
Business Meetings
Charity Events
Club Meetings
Concerts
Conferences
Exhibitions
Lectures
Seminars
Training Courses
Workshops
NOTICE
Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing requirements, our spaces are temporarily reduced capacity.
Our Spaces
With capacity ranging from a handful of people up to 275, you’re sure to find a space well suited to your needs.
Our fully equipped kitchen is also available for hire if you wish to provide catering or refreshments for your event. Additionally, we have a range of equipment to help facilitate your event.
St Paul’s Centre Rooms
We have three rooms available for hire six days a week (Monday to Saturday) in the St Paul’s Centre. The whole centre is available for hire as well.
- Charles Simeon Room | Capacity: 15
- St Luke’s Room | Capacity: 20
- St Paul’s Centre Hall | Capacity: 130
St Paul’s Church
Opened in 1886, our Victorian building is our largest space. With beautiful stained glass windows and a striking marble reredos, the building has an appealing ambience.
Capacity: 275
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Our Facilities & Equipment
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fully Equipped Industrial Kitchen
- Coffee & Tea Making Facilities
- Flipchart
- LCD Projector
- Screen
- Chairs
- Children’s Chairs
- Rectangular Tables
- Round Tables
- Children’s Tables
Additional Features
- Flexible Booking Hours
- Available 6 days a week (Mon – Sat)
- Step-free Access
- Fully Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Underfloor Heating (St Paul’s Centre)
St Paul’s Centre
Available for bookings
Monday to Saturday
With our two rooms and large hall, you’re sure to find the ideal space for your event. Our facilities are available for hire six days a week and our booking arrangements are flexible.
Charles Simeon Room
Our Charles Simeon Room is the perfect space for smaller meetings and gatherings. With tables and chairs set up, the room can comfortably hold 15 people.
Weekdays
per hour- In room sink
- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
Saturday
per hour- In room sink
- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
St Luke’s Room
Our St Luke’s Room is a wonderful space for mid size training courses, meetings or small group gatherings. With tables and chairs set up, the room can comfortably hold 20 people.
Weekdays
per hour- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
Saturday
per hour- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
St Paul’s Centre Hall
The hall is the largest space in our Centre. It is an excellent location for conferences, parties, lectures or large scale gatherings. With tables and chairs set up, the hall can accomidate 100 people. Without tables and chairs, capacity increases to 130 people.
Weekdays
per hour- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- Serving hatch connecting the kitchen
- Dividing partition
- Excellent natural light
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
Saturday
per hour- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- Serving hatch connecting the kitchen
- Dividing partition
- Excellent natural light
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
Entire St Paul’s Centre
Our Centre is available for exclusive booking for larger events requiring multiple spaces. Booking the entire Centre includes sole use of:
- Charles Simeon Room
- St Luke’s Room
- St Paul’s Centre Hall
Weekdays
per hour- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- See individal room listing for details
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
Saturday
per hour- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- See individal room listing for details
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
St Paul’s Church
Our Victorian church building is large enough to accommodate comfortably up to 275 people. This makes the space ideally suited for large meetings, concerts, lectures or seminars.
Weekdays
per hour- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- Dividing partition
- Separate entrance
- Beautiful stained glass windows
- Piano
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
- Use of sound equipment (charged separately)
Saturday
per hour- Tables & chairs
- Wi-fi
- Dividing partition
- Separate entrance
- Beautiful stained glass windows
- Piano
- Use of kitchen (charged separately)
- Use of equipment (charged separately)
- Use of sound equipment (charged separately)
Kitchen
Our industrial standard kitchen is fitted out with a number of excellent features and appliances. We make this available under two different plans. The Refreshments plan is on a per event/one time flat rate basis. The Catering plan is on a per hour basis.
Refreshments
flat rate- Crockery & cutlery
- Water jugs & glasses
- Electric kettle
- Hot water dispenser
- Microwave
- Large gas cooker & oven
- Warming cupboard
- Large fridge
- Dishwasher
Catering
per hour- Crockery & cutlery
- Water jugs & glasses
- Electric kettle
- Hot water dispenser
- Microwave
- Large gas cooker & oven
- Warming cupboard
- Large fridge
- Dishwasher
Equipment
We also have some add on equipment available for hire to help you host a successful event. Our equipment is available on a half day or whole day basis.
Projector
1/2 day- LCD Projector
- Power Cord
- HDMI Cord
- Screen
Projector
full day- LCD Projector
- Power Cord
- HDMI Cord
- Screen
Projector & Screen
1/2 day- LCD Projector
- Power Cord
- HDMI Cord
- Screen
Projector & Screen
full day- LCD Projector
- Power Cord
- HDMI Cord
- Screen
Flip Chart & Pens
1/2 or full day- Flip Chart Paper
- Flip Chart Stand
- Flip Chart Pens
Additional Items
1/2 day or full day- Extra Flip Chart Paper (£8)
- Flip Chart Stand
- Flip Chart Pens
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is parking available?
Limited on site parking is available for event facilitators and Blue Badge holders. There is street parking available for event participants and guests. Please keep in mind that street parking may have time restrictions.
Do you offer any kind of discounts for charities?
Yes, we offer a discount for qualifying organizations. Please let us know at the time of enquiry so we can determine whether or not your organization meets our criteria.
Can anyone hire space at St Paul’s Finchley?
We’re happy to accept sponsoring organizations, individuals, events and activities that are consistent with our ethos. However, out of respect for our neighbours we do not hire our premises for wedding receptions and parties for teenagers.
What happens if I have to cancel my booking?
We understand that there may be circumstances which can result in a cancellation. In the event you find yourself having to cancel your original booking, please contact us in writing as soon as possible. Fees may apply if your booking date is less than four weeks from the cancellation date.
Can I make a Sunday booking?
Sundays are reserved for church activities. We accept bookings Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 10:30pm.
Can my event have music?
Due to our location in a residential area, amplified sound systems can only be used in limited circumstances. If for any reason you want to have music at your event, please contact the office to discuss the matter further.