St Matthew's has a vision to be a place out of which the love of Christ would be taken into the community and a place into which people would come and discover that same love.

As a church - the Body of Christ - our aim is to be a people who love God and love each other, moved by the heart of God to bring his wholeness into the community.

We want to make a difference in this community for God.

The parish of West Ham, Saint Matthew is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs (See our website for details). The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.