Holy Trinity Kew Restoration Fund

Holy Trinity Kew
Restoration Fund

A Heritage Landmark in the heart of Kew: Help restore and conserve our church site and its buildings!

Holy Trinity Kew has stood on the crest of the High Street hill in the heart of the Kew community since 1863. For over 160 years it has been a sacred place of traditional Anglican worship, community gathering, ceremony, music, education, and heritage. In 2008, The National Trust of Australia declared that the church is recognised as a site of significant cultural, historical, and architectural importance which led to the opening of our current and ongoing appeal to restore, maintain and conserve our buildings and architecture.

Historic buildings of this age require ongoing specialist care. Despite the parish’s commitment to routine maintenance, our Church, Vicarage, Old Parish Hall, and Jubilee Hall now face major structural, aesthetic, and environmental challenges that exceed our current financial capacity. Decades of exposure to Melbourne’s changing weather, coupled with the natural ageing of materials, have caused considerable deterioration in several key parts of the church.

The Restoration & Conservation Appeal seeks to secure the long-term preservation of Holy Trinity Kew both to safeguard its heritage value and to ensure that future generations can continue to worship and gather in this sacred place.

Below, you will find an ongoing history and a project milestone timeline for historical and current projects across the parish. In addition, you are able to donate to our National Trust Appeal filling out the form below and returning it to the Parish Office.

For any questions or queries related to the Restoration Fund Appeal, please navigate to the below contacts.

Thank you very much for your generous support and prayers.

Reverend Robert Newton KSJ
Vicar of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Kew
[email protected]

Oscar Liu KSJ
Churchwarden
[email protected]
(03) 9853 7158

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In Progress – Bell Tower

The Bell Tower has withstood inclement weather and the vibrations of bell ringing since 1880. The stone is breaking away from the mortar, rendering the surrounding area unsafe. Significant termite damage has made the wooden structures within the tower precarious.

The Slate Church Roof

Built in 1863, the original slate on the church roof came from the Welsh slate mines. Today the roof shows irretrievable deterioration due to age and weather. It is covered with lichens, cracked, or broken tiles. This major work has yet to be commenced.

Nearing Completion - The Reredos

The Reredos was dedicated by the ladies of the parish in 1892.

Placed on the High Altar, backs onto the stained-glass windows which are north facing, has accelerated the deterioration of the Reredos with heat and light over time.

A protective screen has been installed behind the Reredos to protect it from the elements. Further conservation work is yet to be completed to restore the Reredos.

Nearing Completion – Plastering & Painting

The restoration of the plaster and paint work is nearly complete with the chapel to the left of the High Altar still to be completed. This was due to significant water damage over time.

Completed Projects

Church Internal and External Lighting Project

In 2022, the Memorial Lanterns were rededicated. They were relocated back to the church from the Old Parish Hall. At the same time, all the lighting in the church was upgraded.

In addition, an upgrade and restoration of all external lighting around the parish site and Church Green was undertaken and completed in September 2024.

1918 Gas Lights

The 1918 Bell Tower Gas Lights which can be seen from High Street have been restored.

They now light up the parish forecourt from 6pm to 6am. ‘Providing’ light for those who pass by in the night.

News & Project Timeline Updates

Friday November 21st, 2025 - temporary fencing around the front and the back of the Bell Tower was installed in preparation for works to begin in due course.

Sunday November 30th, 2025 - Restoration & Conservation Appeal Officially launched at the 8am Eucharist, 10am Sung Eucharist, and Star Chorale Advent Concert.