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Overview

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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Clapham Junction Train Station.
  • The nearest underground station is Fulham Broadway Underground Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • The main entrance at the front right of the church, facing the River Thames, has stepped access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the church balcony, altar, organ and pulpit, church kitchen, rear of Thomas's Kindergarten, and Thomas's Kindergarten kitchen.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, doors permanently held open, narrow walkways and narrow aisles.
  • The crypt level, mezzanine level and church level (G, 1 and 2) can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
  • The church balcony level is accessible via stairs only.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right as you enter the crypt from the lift.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located immediately to the right after the second set of doors at the main entrance, before the steps up into the church.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left as you face the church from Battersea Church Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac, cobbles and block paving.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • There is free parking available for all church visitors. The general public can also use the car park, albeit for a fee.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Standard on-street parking is available in marked strips on Sunbury Lane.

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Access Point (Churchyard from Car Park)

• This access point is located to the right of the church as you face it from the River Thames, off Battersea Church Road, next to the car park.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 135cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The gate has a high visual contrast.

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Access To (Accessible Entrance - Crypt Door)

• The accessible entrance - crypt door is located to the right as you enter the churchyard from the car park, all the way around the side of the church.
• The distance from the churchyard access point is 98m.
• The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and bollards.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance - Crypt Door)

• This entrance is located to the left as you face the church from the River Thames, or to the right as you enter the churchyard from the car park, all the way around the side of the church.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a bell at a height of 146cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 60cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• This entrance gives access to the mezzanine level on the stairs between the crypt and the church, which is served by the platform lift.
  This mezzanine level is signed as 1 in the platform lift and marked as "crypt door only".
  For safeguarding reasons, it is not possible to use this entrance whenever the kindergarten is in session.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front right of the church, facing the River Thames.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 4 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 112cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The second set of doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 118cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is stepped access as you enter.
• There are 9 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the church balcony, altar, organ and pulpit, church kitchen, rear of Thomas's Kindergarten, and Thomas's Kindergarten kitchen.
• Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, doors permanently held open, narrow walkways and narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There may be background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the church through the accessible entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• The crypt level, mezzanine level and church level (signed as G, 1 and 2) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 87cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 91cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (from Crypt to Church via Accessible Entrance)

• The stairs surveyed are located immediately ahead as you enter the building through the accessible entrance.
• The crypt level, mezzanine level and church level can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 14 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Church)

• The room is located immediately ahead of you as you exit the platform lift on the church level.
• The distance from the platform lift is 0m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access via lift into the room.
• There are no doors into the church. You enter immediately into the church from the top of the platform lift or stairs.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: the altar, organ and pulpit.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some seating is fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Kitchen (Church)

• The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the church from the platform lift.
• There is stepped access into the kitchen.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is unmarked.
• The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The width of the opening is 72cm.
• There is no door into the kitchen area.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 88cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 88cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is available.
• The lowered sink is 86cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a kettle.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Stairs (to Church Balcony)

• The stairs surveyed are located immediately to the right as you enter through the first set of doors at the main entrance.
• There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
• The church and church balcony can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Crypt - Thomas's Kindergarten)

• The room is located on the crypt level, immediately ahead as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the platform lift is 0m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access via lift into the room.
• There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps detailed here are the bottom 5 steps on the stairs - from crypt to church via accessible entrance. These are the 5 steps between the accessible entrance and the room.
  The platform lift bypasses these steps. There are no doors into the room, you enter directly into the room from the bottom of the steps or the platform lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the rear of the room, next to the kitchen area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a play area.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Kitchen (Thomas's Kindergarten)

• The kitchen is located to the rear of Thomas's Kindergarten, inside the crypt.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 96cm.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 96cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 89cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and easy grip cutlery.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Crypt - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the crypt from the platform lift.
  • The distance from the platform lift is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 95cm (width) x 359cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The light in the facility is kept switched off. The light pull cord is 75cm high.

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Outdoor Spaces

• The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area and gardens.
• Additional facilities in this area include: a churchyard.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, compact earth and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor children's play area (via a steep slope).
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.

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• Playground View
  • There is a fenced play area with an access point under 100cm wide.
  • There are no firm and even routes over 150cm wide around the play equipment.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: balancing, crawling, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.