A team of intrepid Hull-based business leaders has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, raising tens of thousands for Hull’s historic Holy Trinity Church.

The “Team Kili” challenge is the latest fund-raising drive as part of a £4.5m development project which is putting Holy Trinity at the centre of Hull’s exciting regeneration.

The eight-strong group climbed nearly 20,000 ft (5,895 metres) through a variety of challenging climatic conditions over seven days to reach the top of the world’s fourth highest mountain.

Two of Hull’s leading companies are backing business leaders in their quest to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro to support the transformation of the city’s Holy Trinity Church.

Experts in safety Arco and specialist engineering business Spencer Group have become the first members of the Holy Trinity Kilimanjaro challenge “Summit Club”, pledging more than £5,000 each towards the team’s £100,000 fund-raising target.

Hull City Council intend to carry out resurfacing work to the Market Place. This will take place between 7pm and 6am during the week 14th to 18th November.

The area involved is from Liberty Lane to Mytongate junction in both directions which will restrict vehicular access to Holy Trinity during the hours of closure

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Access will be maintained for residents affected by liaison with the site supervisor. 

The Vicar of Hull’s historic Holy Trinity Church has thanked business leader David Kilburn for delivering a wonderful boost for the transformation of the city’s most amazing place from the proceeds of Sir Rod Stewart’s recent sell-out show...

Business leaders are aiming to conquer towering Mount Kilimanjaro in an inspiring challenge to support the transformation of Hull’s spectacular Holy Trinity Church.

The group of climbers from Hull-based companies have come together in a mission to raise £100,000 and make a major contribution to the latest phase of the rejuvenation of Holy Trinity.

They will tackle the ascent of the world’s fourth highest mountain, climbing 20,000 ft (5,895 metres) to the top of the snow-capped peak during a 10-day expedition next month.

A contemporary, informal-style service at 6.30pm it Includes accessible, modern worship, relevant talks, discussion, prayer and refreshments.The 4pm Service takes a break for summer; finishing  Sunday, 10th July. The service relaunches at the later time of 6:30pm on Sunday 4th September

A unique opportunity is being offered to hear first-hand the extraordinary life stories of Hull MP Alan Johnson and the Director of the Royal Ballet in the magnificent setting of the city’s Holy Trinity Church.

 Holy Trinity is hosting “An Evening With” events with the former Government minister and ex-Hull school pupil Kevin O’Hare who rose to take charge of Britain’s best-known ballet company.

Rev Matt Woodcock has completed his skydive from 15,000 feet! He completed the charity challenge in memory of his friend Susie Meakin-Clark, an inspirational member of our congregation who died two years ago.

Matt said: "The skydive was a terrifying but thrilling experience. Jumping out of that plane I've never prayed so hard in my life! I've been overwhelmed by people's generosity and words of encouragement. Susie dared me to jump before she died. I couldn't let her down." Matt was raising money for our development project and the Hull Council of Disabled People.  Watch a video of Matt's skydive

The Sheriff of Hull, Baroness Bottomley, has urged generous support for a project to place Hull’s historic Holy Trinity Church at the heart of the city’s exciting future.

Baroness Bottomley made the call as she hosted a reception at the Houses of Parliament for supporters and potential funders of the £4.5m development project for 700-year-old Holy Trinity.

Gordon was to many hundreds of people the ‘face’ of Holy Trinity as he met them at the church’s front door for the countless services and occasions he served at.

Gordon’s funeral takes place at Holy Trinity on Wednesday, June 1st, at 2pm