All Saints Church, the oldest building in Horsford, has been a steadfast presence in the village for centuries, holding significant value in our local heritage and history. The church plays a crucial role as a place for prayer, worship, and life events such as Christenings, Weddings, and Funerals. Beyond its physical presence, the church also holds immense historical and local significance.

The Friends of All Saints Church contribute to maintaining this 900-year-old listed building and the grounds; the responsibility of covering the church running costs falls to the churchgoers. Donations from the Friends are dedicated solely to enhancing and preserving the building and grounds, ensuring it remains well-maintained, dry, warm, and an ecological greenspace for all to appreciate and use.

With a history that dates back generations, All Saints Church stands as a testament to those who came before us and to those who will follow. It welcomes visitors daily, upholding a tradition of serving the local community. The churchyard is a diverse and open greenspace for all to enjoy, featuring bug-hotels, wild-flowers, and a small bat roost under the thatched roof void.

Friends of All Saints Church will receive a Welcome Card and Bookmark on joining the scheme. Friends will also receive an annual update of how their support has contributed to maintaining the upkeep of the church building and its grounds. Anyone aged over 18 is welcome to join the Friends.

https://www.horsfordbenefice.org.uk/give/friends/

https://www.horsfordbenefice.org.uk/give/friends/all-saints-church-horsford-friends.php

All Saints Church, Horsford Friends Membership helps:

· towards the cost of the preservation of the fabric of the church.

· raise funds to preserve Altar Frontals and Falls.

· towards the cost of the building's insurance and its upkeep.

· with the cost of repairs. towards the cost of replacing major items, for example, heating systems, rewiring of circuits, or the organ.

· with the maintenance costs of ornaments and furnishings.

· with the maintenance costs and upkeep of the churchyard.

Membership & Donations:

· Open to anyone aged 18 and over.

· Monthly or annual donations are welcomed by Standing Order.

· Suggested donations: Monthly: £4, Annual: £50, or more if you choose.

· Gift Aided donations will add a further 25 pence/pound, i.e. £5 monthly donation would be £6.25 if it were Gift Aided, at no extra cost to you.