The church was one of several places of worship and community centres that opened their doors after the Grenfell Tower fire. More than seven years later, these hubs have continued to support survivors, bereaved families and those living near the high-rise in west London.
"On the night of the fire, I was woken by the sirens in the early hours and looked out of my bedroom window to see the tower ablaze. Even on that day, I knew our lives had changed for ever. I rushed down to the church and opened up, and Latymer became one of the many places in the community where people gathered to grieve, to remember and to volunteer," said White, a church and community development worker.
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