The Friends of St Mary's Church

The Friends of St Mary's Church is the name adopted for those who are interested in preserving, repairing and improving the fabric of this magnificent "Wool" church:-

so that it may continue to be a source of joy and pleasure both to our community, our visitors and generations to come
to ensure the continued use of the building in the spiritual, cultural and educational life of Hadleigh and the surrounding area.

The "Friends" work in conjunction with the St Mary's Hadleigh Church Trust (Registered Charity No. 289784) and Hadleigh Parochial Church Council for the benefit and upkeep of the Church building and its surroundings.

St Mary's Church is the largest public building in Hadleigh and stands in a splendid setting in close proximity to other historical buildings, such as the Deanery Tower and Guildhall. We believe it is vital to treasure and preserve this wonderful heritage.

In becoming a Friend of St Mary's, individuals and bodies have the opportunity of sharing in the work of maintaining this asset for the people of today and for future generations. The purpose of the Friends is to raise funds, to encourage donations and support fund-raising events and activities. Friends will be kept informed of events and will receive an Annual Report.

Photograph courtesy of John Rye.

How to become a Friend

The minimum individual annual subscription is £10 or £12 for joint membership (husband/wife/partner).
Organisation membership is welcomed from businesses, schools etc. with an annual donation.
Subscriptions are due in January each year (other than for those who pay by standing order).
A form of application can be obtained from the Church on request, or downloaded here.

St Mary's Hadleigh Church Trust is a Registered Charity No. 289784.