The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross

Pershore, UK

History and aims

In 1931 our founder Dr W.T.Farncombe, and friends,had the foresight to anticipate that the Parish alone might not be able to fund all the necessary Abbey repairs and upkeep.

The aims of the Friends are: The preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration and improvement of the fabric of Pershore Abbey including its furniture, ornaments and contents for the benefit of the Public.

The Friends currently has over 500 members. many come from the Pershore area but others live further afield, or overseas.

You do not need to be a churchgoer to become a Friend, nor do you need any particular connection with the Abbey. 'Friends' are well-wishers who are glad to offer support to the Abbey, and to be kept in touch with its activities.

Thanks to the accumulated giving by individual Friends and careful financial management over the years, the friends of Pershore Abbey were able to support major restoration works in the Abbey. The Friends have contributed over £300,000 (around a third of the total cost) towards urgent strengthening of the south transcept and tower, Quinquennial maintenance works throughout the Abbey, the new flooring in the nave and side aisles, new lighting installations, acoustics and general electrical work.