THE FRIENDS OF EMPSHOTT CHURCH

Friends of Empshott Church is a registered charity  ( no. 1060240) set up in 1997 to provide an opportunity for anyone who has fallen in love with the grade I listed Church of the Holy Rood to support its physical wellbeing into the 21st century. There has been regular worship on the site for over 800 years and it is sustained by a small but loyal congregation.

Since the Friends’ first grant in 2000, well over £16,500 has been donated to the upkeep of this important building including a donation of £3,200 towards the rebuilding of the historic organ in 2012.

The FoEC seek to garner wider support from people whom are not necessarily tied to Empshott Church by faith or geography. FoEC have our own donation box in the church and you can also get details of how to donate by making contact via the email address given below. FoEC would particularly ask supporters to consider a legacy. Details of how to do this are on a suggested legacy form in the church and you can also find a downloadable version of the same form at the end of this article.

There is no shortage of opportunities to expend some TLC on this ancient building. Rather than build up a great fund, which might lead to a form of moral hazard, FoEC aim to replenish the coffers as the resource is expended, always seeking to keep some dry powder for unforeseeable demands. Please consider how you can best help this important part of all our heritage.

The Friends is an ideal conduit for donations or legacies if (a) your main interest is helping to look after this wonderful church building rather than supporting the mission of the Church of England or (b) you are a keen supporter of the church but would like some of your giving to be ring fenced to help maintain the building.

The trustees are Richard Ashby and Susan Sinclair. They can be contacted at their normal abodes.

For any further information or queries please email: [email protected]