Westhill Endowment

12/03/2026

For those currently in the application process we now have a PDF document which brings together all the info you need from our website. You can access this on the Funding Page and the FAQ page.

(Image: Hear/Octave by Elizabeth Gray-King, available from us on free-loan)

23/02/2026

PEACE EVENT from Quakers in Britain:

Come and discover what the peace education team are doing at this Zoom event on the 3rd March, 7-8pm.

Come and discover what the peace education team are doing at this Zoom event on the 3rd March, 7-8pm.

12/02/2026

Free Online Art Resources for Lent

Westhill are delighted to be able to support Art and Christianity who have now produced 4 films and 2 series' of meditations which are available now on their website. Please take a look!

Contemporary Artists and the Sacred Space is a new series of video interviews with artists, each centred on a single work of art situated within a place of w...

09/02/2026

We're excited to have a new exhibition of woodcuts by Philip Ross to show you which depict the Stations of the Cross. They are intricate pieces mounted in easy to use A4 frames and they are available until the 26th March when they have their (current) 'first' booking. Would you like to see one?

09/02/2026

NEW publication

"What invariably intrigues me about art is the process the artist has worked through to get to the final piece they offer for display. Looking into an artist’s sketch book feels like looking into their soul, and no more so than this in-depth study into the well-known historical event that we now call Good Friday."

We are excited to share with you this new 26 page booklet sharing which follows the story of the production of the artwork created by Ben Ecclestone, for Words from the Cross.

"Ben has studied the documented history as well as features around the culture and, perhaps most importantly, his own personal understanding as a believer in the resurrection of Christ. I have been privileged to have been able to ask questions, to hear Ben’s explanations, and to see an insight into his sketch books. The information that follows, I hope, will draw you nearer to the soul of this public exhibition."

Words from the Cross started its life as a printed publication of words and images by Adrian Plass and Ben Ecclestone. It is now an exhibition and portfolio. This booklet is designed to accompany the exhibition.

For more information please contact us at Westhill Endowment.

17/12/2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
A reminder for those currently within the Winter 25/26 application process. Your application must be submitted before 12 noon (midday), on Monday 22nd December.

05/12/2025

JOY

One of a series of 9 sculptures, by Caroline McKenzie available on free-loan from Westhill Endowment.

04/12/2025

Birmingham Cathedral Launches a new Nativity Set for 2025

Birmingham Cathedral’s new Nativity Set was made by the artist Melanie Tomlinson. We are grateful to The Birmingham Municipal Charity and The Westhill Endowment for their generous support of this artwork.

The New Nativity commissioned by Birmingham Cathedral weaves together the stories of the Birth of Jesus at Christmas, the heritage of Birmingham, the stories of the cathedral community and the needs of the world. It provides a visual focus for the Christmas celebrations helping visitors and worshippers to appreciate the heart of Christmas anew.

In Christian tradition the Nativity is a beautiful and contemplative reminder of the gift of the Christ Child at Christmas. But it also reminds us of the difficult themes which the Bible stories tell us. As well as the story of God’s closeness and God’s love, we find poverty, a child born homeless in a stable and the Holy Family forced to flee as refugees to Egypt.

The Cathedral website has lots of information about how the artist and community created this new Nativity. Please see a link in the comments or browse their website.

Birmingham Cathedral St Philip's

06/10/2025

Our interactive exhibition Art and Soul went up to Altrincham, Manchester, today.

In this exhibition you answer three questions by choosing from 12 paintings … and you create your own exhibition … until the next participant comes along and makes theirs. There’s no right or wrong answer, it’s designed to help you think about yourself.

This exhibition has been out around the country for most of this year but it’s available to book, and you can buy your own mini set … 14 postcards to use at home in the same way. (Just £3 plus postage.)