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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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St James's is repaired and re-opened!

We are delighted that extensive works at Llangua church are now complete, the church is resplendent its riverbank setting, and is open for visitors.

An Absurd Situation

Comparing VAT on demolition and repairs reveals a startling, undeniable truth about the UK Government's values

The reality of maintaining historic churches?

Maintenance takes many forms. To mark Maintenance Week (10-16 November), we share recent examples of what maintaining an estate of Friendless churches looks like in practice.

Christmas at the Friends - Cards and Carols

Find our more about our charity Christmas cards, which help support our work to save and repair historic places of worship all year round, as well as details about upcoming Christmas services.

An Absurd Situation

Published:13/11/2025

Comparing VAT on demolition and repairs reveals a startling, undeniable truth about the UK Government's values

Reclamation and Restoration: Poundley & Walker and the medieval rood lofts of Mid-Wales

Professor John Morgan-Guy reflects upon the work of the architect John Poundley and his partner, David Walker of Liverpool, who so carefully conserved the medieval screens at Llananno and Llanwnnog.

Castlemartin Working Party – September 2025

Published:20/10/2025

In September, we hosted our first-ever working party at St Michael's, Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, showcasing what skills are needed to repair a historic church. The working party pre-empted 20 weeks of repairs to this medieval church by our contractors, Cardigan Bay Architectural Conservation Ltd.

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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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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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