The Order of St Mary

The Order of St Mary was established in 2021, to ensure the fabric, music and ministry of St Mary’s can meet the diverse and changing needs of worshippers and visitors for the next millennium; and to provide a regular annual stream of income. So far over 40 people have joined, raising over £100,000. The level of declared commitment through membership of the Order of St Mary’s is very important and it is hoped will lead to longer term and ongoing giving.

The Order of St Mary enables people who are passionate about St Mary’s to come together to support our church at various levels and ensure our music, fabric and ministry can continue for future generations to enjoy.

Members of the Order of St Mary enjoy:

• The chance to meet like-minded people
• An annual service and reception
• Invitations to private events within St Mary’s and trips to places of national interest
• A members’ newsletter twice a year

There are three levels of membership all of which apply to those living at the same address e.g. by household. 

• Bronze Order Membership is £500 a year and entitles you to attend the speakers programme, the Summer Garden Party and the annual service and reception for the Order.
• Silver Order Membership is £1,000 per annum and entitles you to receive all of the above bronze benefits, plus invitations to meet key speakers at event receptions in the Beauchamp Chapel.
• Gold Order Membership of a one-off payment of £5,000 will entitle you to all the above plus our Annual Dinner with our Campaign Patron. You will also be given the opportunity to have your support recognised in the form of a dedicated campaign chair that can be named after yourself or someone else who you would like to remember.

You can pay in a variety of ways on a quarterly, half yearly or annual basis by cheque, Standing Order, debit or credit card, or Direct Debit.

If you are a UK taxpayer you can increase the value of your subscription by 25% at no extra cost to yourself, simply by making your donation via Gift Aid.

The repair and restoration of the tower

A vital restoration plan is in place and we need to raise around £1.8 million to ensure this work is completed to the highest standard and makes the building safe for visitors to the town as well as local people. While funds from the Order of St Mary will contribute to this, we are seeking additional and other sources of funding. Our priority now and over the next few months is to seek urgent and substantial assistance towards the £1.8 million restoration of the tower.

St Mary’s tower restoration is not just important, it is also urgent and full attention is now focused on this urgent repair need to enable St Mary’s to serve its community and visitors, now and in the future. Find out more here

If you require further information, please email campaign2023@stmaryswarwick.org.

You can download the Order of St Mary brochure or Gift Card here: