Project: Shul Fix-Up
We are launching this community initiative to renovate the interior of our Synagogue. Are you interested in helping us restore this 1950s building and its many original post-war features. If so we are looking for anyone with the following skills or a can-do attitude.
  • Plastering, sanding and wall finishing
  • Painting and decorating
  • Wooden flooring repair
  • Reupholstering of original mid-century chairs
  • Wood conservation treatment
All volunteers will be fed and watered, please contact us here if you are interested in getting involved or are able to donate any tools or materials. Any other donations would be gratefully received, please use the PayPal link or bank details below:
 
£0 £4,100
Account name: Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue
Account Number: 10531936
Sort Code: 40 04 17
​Registered Charity Number 1185624
Chair Renovation
Can you help us with the renovation of our mid-century pew chairs. We have completed dismantling the first batch ready to send off to a friendly uphosterer.

Sponsor a chair for £25.
 
£0 £900
Account name: Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue
Account Number: 10531936
Sort Code: 40 04 17
​Registered Charity Number 1185624
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Dismantling
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Dismantling
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New Arm Rests Cut & Varnished
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Sprayed & Ready for assembly
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Dismantling
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Spray Painting
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First Two Chairs Finished
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Spray Painting
Mechitza Building
Floor Renovation
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Parquet reclaimed from 1950s' bungalow
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Preparing reclaimed parquet
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Reclaimed laid in damaged areas
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Taking up damaged areas
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Stairs prepared for new carpet
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Taking up damaged areas
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Reclaimed parquet delivery
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Synagogue clear for floor sanding
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Gaps filled with sawdust & PVA
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Reclaimed laid in damaged areas
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Sanding back to original wood
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Uneven sections sanded flat
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Reclaim section sanded and varnished
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Sanded and Varnished
Stained Glass Window Repair

Our only stained glass window was damaged soon after the current building was opened. So its repair is long over due. 

We have identified a local artisan who is able to restore the window, now all we need are the funds to make this happen.

Thank you to everybody who donated so generously.
 
£0 £300
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Before
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After
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After
Interior Restoration
Garden 2022
Garden 2020
Garden 2019