The current Walker organ was put in when the old organ was destroyed by a Nazi firebomb in 1941. It was only ever intended as a temporary stop-gap, and now is the right time to replace it with an instrument that matches the church's musical ambitions. We seek an instrument that will be suitable for our remarkable community, in a parish where music is the lifeblood of the worship, and our ambitious youth programme is nurturing the next generation of organists and singers.

The problems with the current organ are:

1) The organ is not sufficiently responsive for teaching or for playing fast/complex repertoire
2) The organ is not powerful enough to lead a congregation of this size and enthusiasm
3) The organ does not have any modern playing aids, restricting repertoire and expression
4) The mechanical workings of the organ are nearing the end of their lifecycle, and as such there are frequent issues, often rendering the organ unusable
5) The range of sounds on the instrument are not sufficiently diverse for the breadth of music we perform

We are hoping to purchase a unique second-hand instrument, which will enable us to install a first-rate organ at an affordable price. The installation will give us the opportunity to place the pipes carefully in the case, ensuring they speak properly into the building, and to replace the organ's existing action with a state-of-the-art new moveable console. The new instrument will support the worship in the church, allow us to extend our organ teaching programme, and make organ recital series and recordings in the church a possibility. It will further enhance our standing as one of the most important Anglo-Catholic churches in London, help secure the future of the precious Anglican choral tradition, and ensure that parishioners will enjoy top-quality music-making in the church for years to come.