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We don't charge to look round our beautiful buildings, but if you have valued your visit, you may wish to make a donation in cash or (in some buildings) card reader. If you are local and love our historic buildings, why not consider contributing on a regular basis to the relevant fund to ensure these spaces can remain open to future generations.
If you are new or visiting our churches for worship, please don't feel you need to contribute financially, though of course we are delighted when anyone supports our mission, ministry and our historic buildings.
If you consider yourself part of one of our churches, then you will want to contribute at a level that is appropriate to your circumstances. There are a variety of ways to do this, and you can talk to the relevant Treasurer for the church you attend most regularly. Or you can contribute directly to the work of the whole Minster, which is shared across all eight churches. If you would like to give a regular, or one-off donation to the Alcester Minster, please contact the Alcester Minster Treasurer: Tel: 01789 763 723 [home/office] 07860 648 769 [mobile] or email: andrew.g.deeks@btinternet.com
Future –proofing Funding of Church Maintenance
St Nicholas church is a vital part of Alcester’s heritage and town life. It is a wonderful building situated prominently at the top of the High Street. The fine tower dates from the 13th century with the clock uniquely placed on the corner so it can be seen down the street and the beautiful Georgian nave houses a number of important artifacts and sculptures such as the nationally important Benefaction Board dating from 1632, the old clock mechanism from 1682 and the Queen Anne library cupboard.
The building itself has been listed as Grade II star by English Heritage and, as such, is the responsibility of the whole community, not just the church congregation. A year ago, a new organisation, the Friends of St Nicholas Church, was formed to secure funding for the maintenance of the church into the long term future.
This is to be achieved by establishing a fund of £300,000 which would then provide sufficient investment income to fund most repairs to the church going forward. A good start was made in the first year with £24,000 being raised but we are now appealing more widely to supporters of the town’s heritage including the church to help us reach our target.
Please consider joining the Friends. There are various options for joining as detailed in the leaflet which can either be found in the church or just email me on dmoulson@hotmail.com or call on 07530 900237 and I will send you one.
Thank you, David Moulson (chair)
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