Friends of St. Mary's Church

The Friends of St. Mary the Virgin Church, Maulden, Bedfordshire is a Charitable Trust (Registered with the Charity Commission: No. 296924) whose constitution was adopted on 17 April, 1985. It was established to assist the Parochial Church Council in maintaining the fabric of the church.  

The Parish Church is part of the history and architectural heritage of Maulden and as such belongs to all of us, whatever our beliefs. In addition, it provides an almost irreplaceable service for most of the population of the village. Some value it for weekly worship, others for special occasions and all for baptisms, marriages and burials.  

We are indebted to our forebears for preserving and maintaining the Church for our use. It is now our turn to ensure this part of our heritage is preserved for future generations.  

The prime objective of the Trust is to raise money to help the Parochial Church Council with the upkeep and maintenance of the Church building (the day-to-day running costs of the Church are met by the regular giving of the worshipping community).

The Trust funds are generated largely through three mechanisms:

• Donations, ‘Gift aided' whenever possible

• Standing order subscriptions, again 'Gift aided' wherever possible

• Annual contributions to a 'Share Club'

Trust income accrues in a Capital Account, whose funds are left untouched; it is the interest earned on this Account which is available for Church maintenance.

Please contact us for further information about the trust and its work or to join our Share Club.