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Weatherproof St Hugh's
Weatherproof St Hugh's
Protect Our Future
As we prepare for the winter months, we are seeking support to make the connection between our church porch and the main building fully watertight. This essential work will help prevent water ingress and protect the interior of the church from costly damage, ensuring it remains a safe and welcoming place for our community. Every donation, no matter the size, will help us reach our goal and safeguard our church for the future.
All donations are gratefully received.
£50 Roof Sponsorship will entitle individuals to be named on our acknowledgements page. Please contact us here.
Donate to help us preserve our church for the local community and our visitors
Why we need your help
Why we need your help
Because St Hugh’s is a Grade II listed building, this work must meet strict conservation standards. That means:
Skilled craftspeople
Traditional materials
Careful, expert restoration
The responsibility for preserving this historic church lies entirely with The Friends of St Hugh’s Foolow, the charity dedicated to caring for the building for the benefit of the public.
Our current campaign aims to raise £2000 by the October 2026 to enable us to complete this project before the winter starts to set in.
Any surplus funds raised will be retained by The Friends of St Hugh’s Foolow to support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the church building.
Ways to give
Ways to give
Roof Sponsorship
Roof Sponsorship
This is a meaningful way to honour a loved one or mark a special memory. All £50 sponsorships will be acknowledged our our website here.
Make a one-off donation
Make a one-off donation
A single gift helps us take a vital step toward restoring the windows and protecting the building.
Become a regular supporter
Become a regular supporter
Monthly giving helps us ensures we can continue caring for St Hugh’s long after our current campaign is complete. Donate here.
Leave a gift in your will
Leave a gift in your will
A legacy gift helps ensure St Hugh’s continues to shine for future generations. Contact us to discuss ways this can be arranged.
Donate to a local foodbank
Donate to a local foodbank
There is a foodbank collection point in the porch of St Hugh Foolow. All donations are gratefully received and passed on to Zink. Read more here.
Donate clothes no longer needed
Donate clothes no longer needed
We are always looking for simple, meaningful ways our community can support the work we do. One of the easiest — and most impactful — is by donating good‑quality clothes that you no longer need.
We will list donated items on Vinted, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to maintaining the fabric of our beautiful church. It’s a small act that makes a big difference.
Contact us and we can arrange a collection.
Your donations turn everyday items into real impact.
What your donation supports
What your donation supports
Your gift will help us:
Safeguard the building’s structure and interior
Meet our Grade II conservation obligations
Keep St Hugh’s warm, dry, and welcoming
Ensure the church remains a place for worship, weddings, baptisms, funerals and community gatherings
Preserve a haven for walkers and visitors exploring the Peak District
Your support keeps St Hugh’s Shining
Your support keeps St Hugh’s Shining
For 136 years, the light through St Hugh’s windows has been part of the life of Foolow. Every donation - large or small - helps us let the light continue.
Thank you.
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