Friends of St Mary's

Become a Friend of St Mary's Church Ware

Who are the Friends? 

The Friends are a group of people who care about this church building. Our focus is the grade 1 listed building: preserving its history and ensuring it remains in good order and of service to the community for present needs and the years to come. You can find out more about the history of the building on the 'About us' page of this website. 

We are independent of the Churchwardens and the Parochial Council. However, we work closely with them for the repair and enhancement of the building and furnishings

The purpose of the Friends

*To assist in the maintenance, preservation and repair of the Church as a building of historical and architectural importance
*To promote St Mary’s as a centre for community and cultural activities
* To raise money for the preservation and repair of this important local building

Recent projects

The Friends have contributed to many projects recently to both preserve the building, and ensure it is inclusive for all of those who use it. This has included contributing to the organ, font and West Window restoration, installing a ramp to make it easier for those with mobility issues, improving the sound and lighting systems, and most recently contributing to the cost of redecorating the nave. These projects, as well as others, have benefitted from over £30 000 raised by the Friends.

Why become a friend?

As a Friend, you will know that you are helping to preserve such an important building for future generations. A small contribution, regularly given, makes a big difference! It costs a huge amount to maintain this building, and a contribution, no matter how small, goes a long way!

As a friend, you will be invited to various social events throughout the year, including concerts and recitals, talks and other social events

Friends also regular newsletter, and an invitation to the Annual General meeting

And most of all you will know that you are contributing to the preservation of this fine building!

Membership Application

If you would like to become a Friend of St Mary’s, please fill in the form below and send it to:

"The Treasurer of the Friends of St Mary's Church Ware

3 Little Acres, Ware, Herts SG12 9JW"

Download the form here or via the link at the bottom of this page: Friends Application Form

Bank Details

If you would like to make a contribution directly to the Friends please use these details.

Bank: HSBC Bank, Ware
Sort Code: 40-45-42
Account no: 81258583
Name of account: The Friends of St Mary the Virgin, Ware

The Friends of St Mary’s makes such a difference to this church building: drawing in those who love this historic and beautiful place and enabling us to ensure the building is cared for, maintained and developed so that it can be used and enjoyed now and by many generations to come. 

Thank you for your interest and support.

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