The historic churches preservation trust

All of us expect the Church to be there when we want it, but the cost of preserving its very fabric is often well beyond the means of the local congregation. Small communities cannot cope with large restoration projects from rotting floors, re- roofing, crumbling masonry and other structural defects both internal and external brought about by natural causes and old age. Our historic Churches will quickly fall into decay if not maintained and this is where The Trust endeavours to help.

Churches are part of our heritage and with your help can be preserved.

Throughout Cheshire there are over 700 Churches and Chapels and many need help now so that they can be handed on to future generations. The Trust’s role is to raise and administer the much needed funds to enable restoration work to be undertaken - irrespective of denomination.

In the past two years alone The Trust has assisted 21 historic Churches and Chapels by making grants in excess of £42,000.

This work can only be maintained with your financial support. Thank you

LORD WADE OF CHORLTON

Chairman

• Join the Friends of Historic Cheshire Churches. The friends are individuals or families with an interest in historic Churches and in the work of The Preservation Trust. For an annual subscription of £15 they receive the benefits of membership of the Trust.
• By joining the Trust, Friends receive a progress report twice a year and may participate in activities organised by the Trust, such as receptions, talks by visiting specialists, Church tours and days out. Friends may also contribute ideas and papers relevant to the work of the Trust and may participate in local events concerning Church history.
• The annual subscription may be made through a Standing Order to your bank, requesting that payment shall be made on a regular basis, thus ensuring that your membership of the Friends continues from year to year. (Please complete back of Gift Aid Declaration)
• Gift Aid. If you are a taxpayer, the Trust can reclaim the tax you have already paid on your annual subscription, or should you prefer a donation of whatever sum you wish to make to the Trust. All that is necessary to increase the Trusts income from your annual subscription or one-off donation by a painless 28% is to complete and return the attached Gift Aid Declaration.

FRIENDS OF HISTORIC CHESHIRE CHURCHES
Chairman of Trustees, Lord Wade of Chorlton
from the HONORARY SECRETARY, Dr. R. S. Bailey, 5 Victoria Court, Chester CH2 2BA.
Tel/Fax: 01244 382964
e-mail: RSBailey@ukonline.co.uk

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