Aiming to preserve, repair, maintain, restore and improve the fabric of Pershore Abbey including its furniture, ornaments and contents for the benefit of the public.
FOPA Meetings
Meetings are held regularly to review the requirements of the Abbey and to conduct the business of fundraising. Contact can be made at:
FOPA PO Box 46, Pershore, WR10 1YN
Or by e-mailing: friends@pershoreabbey.org.uk
Become a Friend
Membership is welcomed. You can join by completing the Friends Application form:
Projects and Achievements
Pershore Abbey’s fabric is well maintained and, due to the generosity of donors & the foresight and work of the trustees, resources remain intact to address requirements as and when these emerge.
Most recent completed projects supported by us include:
- LED Floodlighting
- Internal LED Lighting Scheme
- Live Streaming Equipment
- New Triforium Access
- Signage
- Purchase of 100 “Nesting” Chairs
- Upgraded Sound System
- A new pipe organ for the 21st Century
Future projects include:
- Restoration of the Bells, Carillon & Ringing Platform
- New Toilets & Choir Vestry
- Extension of Underfloor Heating
FOPA Events at Pershore Abbey
We hold a small number of events throughout the year to update our members. Where possible we endeavour to ensure that these events also help with fundraising. Friends Memorial Lectures are normally held annually in June. Past speakers include Lord Digby Jones and Harriett Baldwin MP. The AGM and annual lunch takes place immediately after the patronal festival on the second Sunday in September. Occasional concerts in the Abbey to raise funds also take place.
2026 Annual General Meeting
The Friends of Pershore Abbey CIO Annual General Meeting will take place at 12.30pm on 13th September 2026 in Pershore Abbey. All members are welcome to attend. A copy of the Annual Report is available to download here: FOPA Annual Report 2026
FOPA President: Duncan Cadbury
FOPA Board of Trustees
Elected Executive Commitee
Dr Judith Mary Dale
Peter Dann
Margaret Goodrich
Michael Hodges
Sarah Ingles
Erica Norton OBE
Jonathan Sington
Martyn E Spence
Patricia Steel OBE
Robin Whittaker
Honorary Officers
Peter Dann
Honorary Treasurer
Erica Norton O.B.E.
Honorary Secretary
Vacant
Honorary Membership Secretary
Ex Officio
Rev'd Canon Claire Lording
Vicar
Martin Fowler
Churchwarden of the Abbey
Samantha Andrews
Churchwarden of the Abbey