By becoming a Friend, you’ll be helping to preserve one of Dedham’s most treasured landmarks for future generations.

The Friends of Dedham Church is an independent society with charitable status, dedicated to supporting the conservation, restoration and enhancement of St Mary the Virgin church, along with the wider community of Dedham.

Every membership and donation helps the Friends to continue their valuable work supporting projects across the village.

Whether you live in Dedham, have a connection to the area, have a child at the local Primary School or simply value the importance of protecting historic buildings, your support will make a lasting difference.

Annual Membership Rates

Individual Friend - £20 p/a

Individual Life Membership - £200 (one-off payment)

If you would simply like to support our work, donations of any amount are always gratefully received.

Your membership helps to:

• Maintain the churchyard and its historic features.

• Support community projects.

• Promote the church’s pastoral, community, outreach and ecumenical mission within the Parish of Dedham.

• Ensure St Mary the Virgin remains open, welcoming and accessible for everyone.

Membership Benefits

As a Friend of Dedham Church you will receive:

• Invitations to selected Friends events.

• Opportunities to contribute to the Friends website and activities.

Join Online

The quickest and easiest way to become a Friend is through our secure online payment portal.

If you would prefer to pay by bank transfer, or would like a paper application form and standing order mandate, please contact our Membership Secretary.

You can also download a membership form here.

Contact Us

Email
info@friendsofdedhamchurch.org.uk

Telephone
01206 322913

Membership Secretary
Mrs M. Johnston
Highlands
Coles Oak Lane
Dedham
CO7 6DR

If you have any questions, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch using the contact details above or complete our online contact form and we’ll respond as soon as possible.