Help preserve this 900 year old treasure in the village of Horsford for current and future generations to appreciate and use.
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- All Saints Church, the oldest building in Horsford, has been a steadfast presence in the village for centuries, holding significant value in our local heritage and history.
- The church plays a crucial role as a place for prayer, worship, and life events such as Christenings, Weddings, and Funerals. Beyond its physical presence, the church also holds immense historical and local significance.
- With a history that dates back generations, All Saints Church stands as a testament to those who came before us and to those who will follow. It welcomes visitors daily, upholding a tradition of serving the local community.
- The churchyard is a diverse and open greenspace for all to enjoy, featuring bug-hotels, wildflowers, and a small bat roost under the thatched roof void.
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- The Friends of All Saints Church contribute to maintaining this 900-year-old listed building and the grounds; the responsibility of covering the church running costs falls to the churchgoers.
- Donations from the Friends are dedicated solely to enhancing and preserving the building and grounds, ensuring it remains well-maintained, dry, warm, and an ecological greenspace for all to appreciate and use.
- Friends of All Saints Church will receive a Welcome Card and Bookmark on joining the scheme.
- Friends will also receive an annual update of how their support has contributed to maintaining the upkeep of the church building and its grounds.
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All Saints Church, Horsford Friends Membership helps:
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- towards the cost of the preservation of the fabric of the church.
- raise funds to preserve Altar Frontals and Falls.
- towards the cost of the building insurance and its upkeep.
- with the cost of repairs.
- towards the cost of replacing major items, for example, heating systems, rewiring of circuits, or the organ.
- with the maintenance costs of ornaments and furnishings.
- with the maintenance costs and upkeep of the churchyard.
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Membership & Donations:
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Suggested donations:
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- Anyone aged over 18 is welcome to join the Friends of All Saints Church.
- Monthly or annual donations are welcomed by Standing Order.
- You may cancel your Friends Membership at anytime, please just let the Treasurer@horsfordbenefice.org.uk know.
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- Annual: £50, Monthly: £4, or more if you choose.
- Gift Aided donations will add a further 25 pence/pound, i.e. £5 monthly donation would be £6.25 if it were Gift Aided, at no extra cost to you.
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Application Form:
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To join the Friends of All Saints Church please complete the online application via the link below |
Complete the online application form for the Friends of All Saints Church. |
The information given on the membership application form will be held for contact purposes only. |