Friends of St. Andrew’s
Become a Friend of St. Andrew’s
There has been a church on this site for about twelve hundred years, the building growing to its present shape between 1370 and 1486. In the Blitz of 1941 the church was left a roofless shell, but the next morning a board bearing the word ‘Resurgam’ (I will rise again) appeared over the north door. In 1957, restored, redesigned internally, but still essentially the church created in 1490, the church was reconsecrated, and today the splendid John Piper windows add light and colour to the ancient stonework.
Over the centuries St. Andrew’s has played a full part in the life of the city of Plymouth. Many distinguished citizens are buried here and commemorated in tablets around the walls. Catherine of Aragon came to this church to pray on her arrival in England. Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins attended as parishioners and mayors of the city. The baptism of Captain Bligh of the Bounty and the funeral of Sir Francis Chichester were held here.
Today, St Andrew’s continues as an active parish church proclaiming the Christian faith at the heart of the city, and we are grateful for all who join with us in helping to support this great heritage.
The Friends of St. Andrew’s
The Friends of St. Andrew’s was founded in 1997, the fortieth anniversary of the restoration of the church, in order to help with the preservation, maintenance and improvement of the fabric of the church, and to encourage interest in the precincts and history of St. Andrew’s.
Rates of Subscription
| Adult membership | £10 |
| Life membership (single subscription) |
£200 |
| Family subscription | £20 |
| Corporate membership(for schools, business and other organisations) | £20 |
These are minimum amounts and it is hoped that those who feel able to do so will give more.
Membership Form
Please complete and return to:
The Hon. Treasurer
Friends of St. Andrew’s
St. Andrew’s Church
Royal Parade
Plymouth PLI 2AD
I/We wish to join the Friends and enclose a Banker’s Order/cheque/cash for the sum of
Adult Membership £……………………..
Family Membership £…………………..
Corporate Membership £……………..
Life Membership £……………………….
Membership Renewal takes place on 1st January each year.
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Gift Aid Declaration
I declare that all donations that I make to The Friends of St. Andrew’s from this date onwards are to be treated as Gift Aid donations. I understand that I must pay an amount of income tax or capital gains tax equal to the tax which the Charity reclaims on my donation and I shall notify the Charity if I no longer pay tax at any time in the future.
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Banker’s Order
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Please pay to the account of
The Friends of St Andrew’s Church
NatWest Bank
Old Town Street
PLYMOUTH
Sort Code 56-00-63
Current Account No: 43524818
he sum of £ ………….. on the 1st January 20………
and on 1st January of each subsequent year until further notice,
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This supersedes all previous Orders for this account.