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Welcome to the Friends of Friendless Churches

We rescue and protect historic places of worship in England and Wales

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Caring for South Runcton Church

Find out how you can get involved with caring for St Andrew's, South Runcton at our volunteering information session and meeting

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News & Events

Eyes, ears and hands: volunteering with the Friends of Friendless Churches 

At the Friends, we benefit hugely from volunteers’ knowledge, abilities and passion for the fascinating historic buildings in our care. So, this Volunteers Week, we are delighted to celebrate and thank all our wonderful volunteers by sharing some of their stories.  

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Four New Chapels

This year we will acquire four Non-Conformist chapels across England from the Historic Chapels Trust as it winds up its operations

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St Twrog's re-opens!

After months of essential repairs St Twrog's, Bodwrog on Anglesey is open for visitors.

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Stories from our churches

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Friends of Friendless Churches

Donate

We’re an independent charity and receive no government funding in England, and a modest grant in Wales. With your support, we can continue to save vulnerable churches.
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Leave a legacy

If you have a passion for historic churches, please consider leaving the Friends of Friendless Churches a gift in your Will. Your generous bequest will help protect our heritage for future generations.
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Volunteer

Do you live near one of our churches and would like to give us some hands-on help? Or would you like to support us with some volunteer work from home? Please get in touch if you would like to get involved.
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