THE FRIENDS OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH FINDON
Helping to preserve our historic church for future generations
Welcome
The Friends of St John the Baptist Church Findon is a charitable trust
which supports the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance and improvement of Findon Church.
This includes the monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the church and of the churchyard.
Our only goal is to secure the long-term existence of the church and its property for the enjoyment of future generations.
LATEST NEWS
Christmas Tree Festival
Saturday 6th December 10-5
Sunday 7th December 11-4
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The Friends will again be providing refreshments at
the Christmas Tree Festival. Part of the church
becomes a welcoming cafe area where you can enjoy homemade scones and cakes and chat with friends
and neighbours whilst delighting in the atmosphere
of our beautiful Church.
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The Festival would not be possible without the participation of a host of willing helpers.
If you are able to offer an hour or two on either day,
we would love to hear from you.
Please contact: ianhollyhomes52@gmail.com
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This is a wonderful community event and
a great way to start the Festive Season
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FINDON SHEEP FAIR - THANK YOU!
Despite the damp start to the day, attendance at the Friends’ refreshment stall exceeded expectations and we are delighted to report that we raised over £800.00. Our offering of teas, coffees, cakes, scones, and sausage rolls was complemented by hot dogs and burgers during the lunch period. This achievement, in helping raise funds for the upkeep of our church, was due to the selfless assistance of our many volunteers, too many to thank here, but we know who you are! Also a big thank you to the many visitors who bought refreshments from us. Our volunteers commented on how much they enjoyed participation, especially the friendly conversations with visitors to our stand.
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The Committee extends its warmest thanks to all who bought from and volunteered at its stand, for without you, it would not have been possible.
GOLF DAY 2025
Friday 30th May at Horsham Golf Club
This was another successful event with 25 players enjoying the golf followed by a meal, presentation of prizes and raffle/auction. We raised a further £620.00 to add to our funds, down to the generosity of those buying raffle tickets and bidding for some unusual items - including "Pedro". We were lucky again with the weather which stayed dry and very warm.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
BECOME A FRIEND
You can become a Friend of St John the Baptist
from as little as £10 per annum per household.
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LEAVE A LEGACY
Support the work needing to be carried out
in the future with a bequest.
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VOLUNTEER
There will always be projects and maintenance
work to do on the church and churchyard,
and fund raising events in need of help.
Keep an eye the websites for forthcoming events.
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PROJECTS
For information about past projects
funded by the Friends and future work
for which funding is needed, click here.
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EASYFUNDRAISING
​You can raise FREE donations for the Friends EVERY time you shop online. Just use #easyfundraising! Over 8,000 retailers will donate, including all the big names like John Lewis & Partners, BT, Expedia, Argos, ASOS, Just Eat, Uswitch and many more!
Please support us: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/friends-of-st-john-the-baptist-parish-church-findon/
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AGM
To gain an insight into the work of the Friends read the Minutes of the AGM 2024 and the Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements.
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Keep an eye on our website for news of further fund-raising events and other matters concerning our lovely church.
Go to the Events page here for
pictures of previous events.