West End Appeal
The West End of All Saints Church
Our Grade I Listed Church stands where successive churches have been built since the 9th Century. The west end façade of the church was altered several times over the centuries and there is an ongoing programme of restoration of the entire building.
Why we needed to extend
The most significant early element of the west end is the 12th Century door surround, which has weathered. We gained approval to build an extension between the buttresses.
As you can see the extension now provides much needed protection for the door, while future-proofing our church with the addition of on-site toilet facilities, useful storage and a new entrance lobby.
The Official Opening
The Official opening of the West End entrance and the new facilities took place on Sunday 21st January 2024. Bishop Paul came and congratulated the community for all their hard work in fundraising for this new essential facility. The service was followed by a ribbon cutting and celebrated with lunch in the church by the congregation and key members of the team who made it all happen.
The Fundraising
The project was managed and funded by the All Saints and St Mary’s Charity, which set aside significant funds to cover the initial costs. A further 25% of the costs were covered by grants from Trusts and Foundations. Our local community was asked to raise the final £50,000 to help us meet our target.
This table shows some of the costs to complete the project.
A huge THANK YOU to all the supporters who gave so generously to this appeal.
The names of individuals and groups who gave £500 or more to this Appeal will be recorded (with their permission) on a board that will be hung in the entrance of the west end of the church.
| Item | Cost | Quantity | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | £1.50 | 1000 | £ 1,500 |
| Keystone with date | £1,000 | 1 | £ 1,000 |
| Ironmongery | £500 | 4 | £ 2,000 |
| Oak flooring internal | £1,000 | 2 | £ 2,000 |
| Re-site monument | £2,000 | 1 | £ 2,000 |
| Lighting | £1,000 | 2 | £ 2,000 |
| Exterior paving | £3,000 | 1 | £ 3,000 |
| Limestone Quoins | £ 4,000 | 1 | £ 4,000 |
| Steel roof (2 parts) | £ 3,750 | 2 | £ 7,500 |
| Oak doors | £5,000 | 2 | £ 10,000 |
| Stone arch (4 parts) | £ 3,750 | 1 | £ 15,000 |
| Grand Total | 50,000 |
Make Your Gift to the West End Appeal
If you would like to make a contribution to this appeal the avenues for doing so are still open:
To use online banking please use the following information and and then email the Parish Office parishoffice@assm.org.uk to advise us the transfer has been made. A gift aid form will be sent to you separately to allow ASSM to claim a further 25% from the HMRC.
The All Saints and St Mary’s Charity
Lloyds Bank, Sort Code: 30-93-20
Account No: 3764 6860
Ref: Surname + West End.
To donate by cheque, please make your cheque payable to All Saints and St Mary’s Charity (West End Appeal) and hand it to Rev Tara in person or send it to the Parish Office. A gift aid form will be sent to you separately to allow ASSM to claim a further 25% from the HMRC.
THANK YOU
On behalf of current and future members of All Saints and many grateful visitors, thank you for your contribution to the West End Appeal.