St Faiths Parish Appeal

From the Churchwardens

We are sure you feel, as we do, that it is a great privilege to have the Hospital of St Cross, a nationally important Grade 1 listed building, in our midst. We use the 12th century chapel as our parish church, and the community is able to make use of the lovely grounds and other buildings.

The Trustees of the Hospital, who are responsible for its upkeep, face enormous financial pressures keeping the church and almshouses in line with modern fire and safety standards.   To support them the Parish of St Faith is launching an appeal to raise £50,000 towards a cost of nearly £200,000 for new lighting and wiring in the church.

The Hospital has lasted nearly 900 years thanks to the generosity of past generations. Now we must all do what we can to ensure these beautiful and historic buildings survive as a living part of our community. We hope you will feel able to support this appeal.

David Ronaldson & John Fairbrother
Churchwardens
March 2009

How can you help?

You can help by making a one-off or a regular donation*. And in either case, if you are a UK tax payer, you can increase the worth of your gift by using Gift Aid (28p for every £1 you donate).  All contributions are important, no matter how large or small they are. If you would like to help in some other way (e.g. by helping with events) then please let us know.

Also do support events already being organised for 2009, such as the St Cross in Bloom Flower Festival on 4th – 7th June. Details can be obtained from the St Cross Porter’s Lodge, Winchester 851375.

For further details on how you can contribute please download the following form;

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