Welcome to Friends of Essex Churches Trust
We revitalise buildings that make communities proud.
We raise money to award grants to preserve and improve Christian places of worship of all denominations in the historic county of Essex (including the unitary authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock together with the five London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest)
Our Projects
Wethersfield, St. Mary Magdalene
Roof repairs and internal decoration
Our church, St Mary Magdalene, sits in a central spot within the North Essex village of Wethersfield. It also plays a central role in the life of the village; we are open daily, and have at least two services a...
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Hundreds of people take part in Our Ride+Stride fundraising adventure – a sponsored bike ride or walk, every year.
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Events
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Autumn Study Day 2024
Saturday 5th October 2024
Join John Vigar for visits to four interesting churches in north Essex at
Borley, Foxearth, Pentlow and Belchamp St. Paul
£10 for members and £15 for non-members
Payment is preferred via BACS using reference "Autumn Study Day"
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Gift Fair 2024 at Chelmsford City Racecourse Stallholder applications now open
Tuesday 15th October 2024
10am-3pm
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP
Please see link for the application form
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Gift Fair 2024 at Chelmsford City Racecourse
Tuesday 15th October 2024
10.00a.m.-3.00p.m.
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Essex CM3 1QP
Buy tickets online
Please download flyer
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