In September 1976, a Royal Navy Minesweeper named after our village sank on exercise in the North Sea. 12 sailors tragically lost their lives in the incident. More details of what occurred can be found here https://tcaminesweepers.co.uk/about/fittleton-memorial/ We want to erect a permanent memorial on the wall of our church to the men who died and unveil it on the anniversary in September 2022. This will cost approximately £10,000, which we can only raise through generous donations. If you would like to make a donation – please follow these instructions: By Just Giving – follow this link https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/hmsfittleton-appeal By Cheque – please make it out to PCC Fittleton and send it to the Treasurer, Angus Harley, 316 Haxton, Netheravon Wiltshire SP4 9PY (and see GIFT AID note below) By Bank transfer – please contact the Treasurer, Angus Harley on angusharley@icloud.com for bank details (and see GIFT AID note below) GIFT AID – if you are a UK taxpayer, we would very much like to top up your donation through the Gift Aid Scheme. To do so, we will need you to post or email to us the following declaration:- Dear Sirs I am a UK taxpayer and I would like All Saints, Fittleton to treat my donation of £[insert] towards the HMS Fittleton Memorial as a Gift Aid donation. I understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Yours sincerely Full Name (signature not needed): Address (including postcode): If you have any questions relating to the appeal, or making a donation, please call Angus Harley on 07919 573351.
All Saints' Church, Fittleton cum Haxton, is part of the Avon River Team ministry, which includes the parishes through which the River Avon runs in this part of Wiltshire.SafeguardingThe Avon River Team takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.For more information on the team safeguarding policy visit: https://www.avonriverteam.org.uk/safeguarding.htmIf you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Stephen James on 07500 015251 or email: safeguarding@avonriverteam.org,ukAlternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, on 07500 664800 or email: heather.bland@salisbury.anglican.org
