Patronage Scheme
Invest today for the future of Christ Church and protect our heritage and enable us to keep your church open.
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What is the Patronage Scheme?
This is an opportunity for everyone in Little Drayton and beyond to keep Christ Church alive and open within the town for the use and appreciation of everyone. Even if you don’t attend church, you will nevertheless agree that Christ Church is an important and central landmark, which has been and will continue to be there for you and your family for baptisms, weddings, funerals and other special occasions.
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We are asking for your financial help to support the practical, ongoing costs of running and maintaining the building to avoid it falling into disrepair again. The Patronage Scheme will be a way for everyone to contribute towards maintaining the church for future generations.
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This church is an integral part of our Parish, but running and maintenance costs by specialists are very high indeed, as are the day to day running costs for this beloved church. Income received simply isn’t keeping pace with today’s increasing costs.
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We are appealing to all who value this church and who want to keep it open to support this Patronage Scheme.
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Who is the Patronage Scheme for?
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Anybody and everyone who wishes to see Christ Church here as a well maintained, warm and welcoming building serving its Parish community for many generations to come in whatever way is special to you.
What does being a Patron mean?
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You choose your special date and offer ‘to buy’ that date. Your payment will cover running costs for your special day. The current cost to run the church building is £40 per day. Also, if you would like to buy that date for the future that would be even better!
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How can I be a Patron for the day?
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Simple! Just choose one day out of 365 that you wish to remember a loved one, a birthday, a wedding anniversary, a baptism, a family occasion or other special event in your life.
We are asking for £20 to support the practical, ongoing costs of running and maintaining the building to avoid it falling into disrepair again. The Patronage Scheme will be a way for everyone to contribute towards maintaining the church for future generations.
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What do I get in return for being a Patron?
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· Your name will be placed in the Patrons’ book in church, opened at the current month and showing the date and occasion you are commemorating.
· The knowledge that your Patronage will make a big difference and that you are doing something really worthwhile to keep Christ Church open every day.
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Please pick up a leaflet in church or contact christchurchlittledrayton@hotmail.com