The Friends of St. Anthony

A Charitable Fund for St. Anthony's Church Preservation

Friends of St Anthony was set up in March 2009 to support and raise money for the preservation of the building that is the church for the benefice of Alkham, Capel and Hougham. The normal day to day church expenses will remain the responsibility of the regular churchgoers.

To date we have raised about £24,000 of which £10,000 was from another local charitable trust. The rest of the money was obtained through donations and a number of events such as quizzes, a barn dance, a guitar concert and producing Christmas cards and calendars. In addition, we received money from an annual charity cricket match in the village. Gift Aid has also been reclaimed from HMRC.

Friends of St. Anthony paid in full (or subsidised the costs) for the following projects:

• Replacement church ceiling in the main part of the church (FOSA subsidy)
• Numerous repairs to the church, and regular clean-up by volunteers. (FOSA)
• In 2018, a toilet & kitchenette/seating area were installed (FOSA subsidy)

 Services & Fund-Raising Events Schedule

The Newsletter has a church/FOSA schedule, but one of this web site's goals is to create an all village, all group, all-purpose events calendar in 2023.

 

Getting Involved with FOSA

Supporters don’t have to be believers or worshippers but just need the desire to save St. Anthony’s for future generations whether it be used for secular or religious activities.

To get involved with the FOSA or for information, email brian@alkham.org