The Friends Charity

THE FRIENDS was founded in 1942 to help maintain and refurbish the church and
to ensure its future as a centre of worship in the town. Repairs within such an ancient church are costly and rely heavily upon its benefactors.

THE FRIENDS is a registered charity with the object of promoting “with the
approval of the Vicar and the P.C.C., the restoration, maintenance, repair and
improvement of the fabric, ornaments, vestments, furniture and furnishings of
Chesterfield Parish Church".

The Patron of THE FRIENDS is His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, and our
President is the Bishop of Derby. Funds are generated by annual subscription fees
and social events. Recent projects funded by THE FRIENDS include a major contribution to the re-gilding of the clock faces, and provision of a new door for the Sacristy.

If you are interested in becoming A FRIEND, the individual annual subscription rate
is £ 5.00.

If you simply wish to make a donation to assist our work and aims, cheques
should be made payable to "The Friends of Chesterfield Parish Church" and sent to
the Parish Office marked for the attention of THE FRIENDS.

*Forthcoming Events*

The Friends of Chesterfield Parish Church

The Friends' Committee has drawn up a provisional list of events for 2008; please note them in your diaries.

Wednesday 4th June - Waldorf Teas at four
venues (2pm to 4.30 pm, see notice at back of church). Price £ 5.00.

It is proposed that this year's trip will be an afternoon visit to several local flower festivals and well-dressings. The date for this has yet to be arranged, as we await details and opening times from viable locations.

Friends' Charity No. 1063561