St George's Church, Woolhope

Registered Charity No. 1185259

The Friends of Woolhope Church was launched on 23rd September 2012 as an organisation independent of the Parochial Church Council to help preserve the 12th century building and churchyard so that Christian worship may continue as it has for the past nine hundred years.

Projects carried out by the Friends since 2012 have included:

• Mullion repair of the window near the organ
• Grating and tile repair near the front door
• Mechanical repairs and redecoration of organ pipes
• Conservation of a late 16th century oak chair
• Renewal of pyramid roof to the tower
• Conservation of Kempe window
• Repair to the cross on the Skallenge roof
• Beech hedge to replace cedar trees
• New altar frontal and draught curtain
• Pulpit handrail
• New drainage to eliminate damp
• Restoration of 13/14th century monument

…and there are more projects in the pipeline!

These projects are funded by subscriptions, generous donations, fundraising events, grants and legacies from supporters. Visit our St George Celebrations page to see the programme of events we organised in Woolhope recently.

You may have family links with Woolhope and St George’s Church, or you may be visiting us for the first time. Either way, if you would like to join The Friends of Woolhope Church and help us keep this historic building in good repair for future generations to enjoy, please contact us. If you would like to support us by donating to this worthy cause, please see below.

ALL ARE WELCOME: PLEASE JOIN US TODAY!

Donating to The Friends of Woolhope Church

We are delighted to offer a secure online payment facility for those who would like to support The Friends of Woolhope Church. Please be assured that we will always spend your donation wisely to maintain the building and keep the churchyard in tip-top condition. You will also help us raise enough funds for larger and more expensive projects, such as improving the heating and providing a toilet for the church.

The following form enables you to either make a one-time donation or select a monthly or yearly recurring option. No matter how small the donation, it is greatly appreciated. You will also receive occasional emails with news updates on projects, fundraising events, and accomplishments. Each email contains a link to manage your email settings or unsubscribe, allowing you to opt out of future news updates.

A confirmation email will be sent to you when your transaction is finished. By clicking on the ‘Payment Details’ link in the confirmation email, you can make changes or cancel future donations if you chose the monthly or yearly option. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Thank you for considering making a donation to The Friends of Woolhope Church.

Registered Charity No. 1185259