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Help repair our organ
The architect’s scheme for repairing the roof of the organ chamber was put out to tender last November, the lowest bid was £36,000 excluding VAT which can be reclaimed via the Government’s Local Places of Worship scheme. After allowing for contingencies, we arrived at a budget of £40,000 for this first phase of the organ project.
Our linked appeals, corporate and crowd funding, were launched in April and by the beginning of May had raised a total of £6,910; the Parochial Church Council have provided us with a cash facility, up to £5,000, to cover any shortfall. As a result, we have sufficient secured funds to apply to the National Churches Trust for grants of £15,000, if this is successful we will be able to cover the costs of the roof repairs in late August/early September when weather conditions should still be favourable.
This is a considerable achievement for a small charitable organisation and we can now start to plan for the second phase of the project - refurbishing and upgrading the organ so that it can play a full part in achieving our musical ambitions. We are currently seeking detailed quotes for the work which can be carried out in stages, the overall cost is likely to exceed £20,000.
Our corporate and crowd funding appeals remain open and we are approaching a number of charities and public bodies who may help us raise the necessary funds, individual donations can make all the difference.
Our linked appeals, corporate and crowd funding, were launched in April and by the beginning of May had raised a total of £6,910; the Parochial Church Council have provided us with a cash facility, up to £5,000, to cover any shortfall. As a result, we have sufficient secured funds to apply to the National Churches Trust for grants of £15,000, if this is successful we will be able to cover the costs of the roof repairs in late August/early September when weather conditions should still be favourable.
This is a considerable achievement for a small charitable organisation and we can now start to plan for the second phase of the project - refurbishing and upgrading the organ so that it can play a full part in achieving our musical ambitions. We are currently seeking detailed quotes for the work which can be carried out in stages, the overall cost is likely to exceed £20,000.
Our corporate and crowd funding appeals remain open and we are approaching a number of charities and public bodies who may help us raise the necessary funds, individual donations can make all the difference.
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THE CHURCH ORGAN was built in 1872 by Forster and Andrews of Hull and is used for concerts and organ recitals as well as for regular worship, it has three manuals and pedals with 40 speaking stops Rebuilds were carried out in 1952 and 1990 and the organ now needs a refurbishment to replace worn out parts and improve the quality of sound and performance. Necessary work includes replacing the secondary action and re-leathering the bellows. This will enable the Church to achieve its ambition of becoming a local centre for musical excellence, building on the existing program of regular Light Classic Concerts. Prior to the refurbishment the lead covering the roof of the organ loft needs repairing to prevent rainwater leaking through and damaging the organ.
By supporting this appeal for crowdfunding you can make an important contribution to the organ project. |
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Corporate Donors
Friend's of St. Laurence's is most grateful to the following corporate donors for their generous contributions to our appeal:
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E.H. Booth & Co. LTD
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G.A. Petfoods
Chorley Building Society
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B. Livesey LTD
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In Memoriam
The following individuals made donations in memory of departed friends and members of the St. Laurence Congregation:
Anthony Christoper in memoriam Ed Fisher
Chris Livesey in memoriam Harold West & Phillip Staziker
Tony Christoper in memoriam Judith Angela Christopher
Shirley, Denise & Deborah Cottom in memoriam Judith Angela Christopher
Chris Livesey in memoriam Harold West & Phillip Staziker
Tony Christoper in memoriam Judith Angela Christopher
Shirley, Denise & Deborah Cottom in memoriam Judith Angela Christopher