1970-1979

Transition from church to community centre

On 16 November 1970 a formal application for redundancy began.

The last wedding at the Holy Trinity Church was carried out on 20 March 1976.

The church was subsequently declared redundant on 6 April 1976.

Local leaders looking to ease tensions amongst African-Caribbean communities campaigned for Trinity to be given to the public, for use as a community centre, with a focus on activities for young people.

On 30 March 1977, the building was appropriated for community use by Church Commissioners. Roy De Freitas led the plan to turn Trinity into a Caribbean community institute.

1979: Rock Against Racism and the beginnings of the establishing of a 'Trinity Institute'
1978: Plans made for removal of tombstones from the Trinity grounds
1977: The building is appropriated for community use by the Church Commissioners

On 4 March, the building is reclassified as a Grade B listed building - an important building in the citywide architectural and local street scene context, warranting positive efforts to ensure retention.

On 30 March, the building was appropriated for community use by Church Commissioners. Roy De Freitas led the plan to turn Trinity into a Caribbean community institute.
1976: The congregation dwindles to five and the Holy Trinity Church is declared redundant

The last wedding at the Holy Trinity Church was carried out on 20 March 1976.

On 6 April the Holy Trinity Church is officially declared redundant.
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1970: Formal application for redundancy begins

On 16 November 1970 a formal application for redundancy began for the Holy Trinity Church.