Support RFSK and become a member of St Katharine’s House

Join us in making a difference

As a charity, RFSK is dedicated to impactful initiatives through our charitable projects, community café, subsidised retreats, and affordable hospitality services for other charities. By staying with us, booking meetings, or visiting our café, you help sustain these important programs. However, to expand our reach and do more, we need your support. 

How you can help 

Become a member of St Katharine’s House for just £15 a month. Your membership will directly contribute to our fundraising efforts, enabling us to enhance our charitable work. Additionally, you will become an integral part of our RFSK community. 

How to join

Applications for becoming a member can be made at this online form, where you will need to provide some details about yourself, including your bank details. For those who are unable to complete the form, please give us a call on 0300 111 1147 and we can make alternative arrangements.

Benefits of St Katharine’s House Membership

Exclusive discounts and access

  • 15% discount off Bed & Breakfast the discount is off our best available rate
  • Discounted meeting space hire for your event and gatherings 
  • Complimentary parking during your stay for event
  • Room upgrades and early check-in when available

Priority booking and exclusive events

  • Priority Access to all RFSK retreats and events
  • Invitation to our Exclusive Social Programme of events for members 

Visit and enjoy our Foundation 

  • 6 day visits each year to the Foundation with 3 guest passes visits are subject to availability and must be booked in advance. Catering is available upon pre-booking.  

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Getting to RFSK

FIND US

St Katharine’s is easily accessible via  excellent public transport links. We are just by Limehouse Station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), which runs directly to Bank and Tower Gateway stations (5 minutes) where the London Underground can be joined. It is on the main dedicated cycle way between Canary Wharf and the City/West End.

Located in Zone 2, St Katharine’s is perfectly positioned for access to the attractions of London’s West End. For the theatre goer, the shopper, or those who wish to explore London’s historic sites, St Katharine’s provides a great base. For those who wish to explore the more immediate East End, St Katharine’s is walking distance from many local attractions.

Getting to RFSK by train

Take the Central, Northern or Waterloo and City line to Bank OR the Circle or District line to Monument and walk to Bank, then get on the DLR to Limehouse (2 stops, 5 minutes).

Alternatively, take the Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf or Canning Town (easier change) then the DLR to Limehouse - 4 minutes and 4 stops from Canary Wharf, 5 stops and 9 minutes from Canning Town.

Arriving at Limehouse station, take the Bekesbourne Street exit. Turn left onto Bekesbourne Street and then right at the ‘Grocery Station’ on the corner. Immediately on your left is the entrance to St. Katharine’s precinct and Yurt Café. Our main reception is on the other side of the precinct and on your left through the car park. If you arrive in the evening and our precinct gate is locked, continue straight under the railway bridge and take the first left onto Butcher Row. Take the first left into St. Katharine’s. Our main reception is on your right through the car park

To plan your journey, visit www.tfl.gov.uk.

Getting to RFSK by bus

Limehouse is serviced by many buses which are convenient for local trips around the East End. The routes with stops nearby are 115, 135 and 15. For more details of buses that run from Limehouse visit www.tfl.gov.uk.

Getting to RFSK by taxi

Guests may wish to pre-book their journey with Addison Lee, a reliable taxi company offering fixed fares. Book online or call 0207 387 8888 to book your taxi.

Getting to RFSK by car

For guests arriving by car, we recommend using Google Maps. Please be aware that using our postcode with many sat nav systems will direct you incorrectly. We advise inputting ‘2 Butcher Row, London’. Parking can be paid for on arrival in our gated car park.

From Heathrow Airport

Take the Elizabeth line (towards Abbey Wood) to Canary Wharf. From there, take the DLR towards Bank and travel 2 stops to Limehouse.

From Gatwick Airport

Take the Gatwick Express or Southern Train to Victoria station. Once at Victoria, take the District or Circle Line Eastbound to Tower Hill Station. Walk across the road to Tower Gateway DLR station. Take the DLR to Limehouse, which is 2 stops away.

From Stanstead Airport

Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street. From here, the number 135 bus will take you directly to Limehouse, Commercial Road. Alight the bus and walk back on yourself slightly and cross over the road at the lights. Continue walking down Butcher Row and take the 2nd turning on the left into our car park. Alternatively, a taxi from Liverpool Street should cost no more than £12-15.

From London City Airport

Take the DLR towards Bank or Tower Gateway and alight at Limehouse station.

From London Luton Airport

Take the First Capital Connect Service towards London Kings Cross St Pancras. From here, take the Northern Line to Bank, where you can take the DLR 2 stops to Limehouse.

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