Friends of St Nicholas

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)