Welcome to Friends of Essex Churches Trust
We revitalise buildings that make communities proud.
We raise money to award grants to preserve and improve Christian places of worship of all denominations in the historic county of Essex (including the unitary authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock together with the five London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest)
Our Projects
Wethersfield, St. Mary Magdalene
Roof repairs and internal decoration
Our church, St Mary Magdalene, sits in a central spot within the North Essex village of Wethersfield. It also plays a central role in the life of the village; we are open daily, and have at least two services a...
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Hundreds of people take part in Our Ride+Stride fundraising adventure – a sponsored bike ride or walk, every year.
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Events
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Talk by Sir Rupert Gavin
Wednesday 8th April 2026
6.30p.m. for 7.00p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Marks Tey CO6 1LW
Sir Rupert Gavin, has been a central figure in the U.K.'s cultural, historical, media and business worlds for the last 40 years. He was CEO of BBC Worldwide, MD of British... Read More
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Spring Sudy Day 2026
Wednesday 6th May 2026
Join John Vigar for visits to four interesting churches in north Essex at Ardleigh, Boxted, Little Horkesley and Wormingford
£15 for members and £20 for non-members
Payment is preferred via BACS using reference "Spring Study Day"
(sort code: 20-19-95, account no.: 60427888) or... Read More -
Friends Annual Lecture and Annual General Meeting 2026
Thursday 21st May 2026
The Friends Annual Lecture and Annual General Meeting and will be held at St. Andrew’s Church, Church Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex CM3 2LE on Thursday, 21st May 2026.
The highlight of the evening will be The Friends Annual Lecture by... Read More