The restoration of the East Window is so much more than a Church window or even a beautiful work of art. We want to raise the money to commission the artist to make us this window by making every part of his work a memorial to our loved ones and documented in a book that will serve as a permanent record for our future generations to visit.
OUR TARGET
The total project costs are £228,000
The Church Commissioners will fund £78,000
The Dean and Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral are responsible for most of the cost of upkeep of St Andrew’s Chapel.
Existing fundraising and pledges £52,000
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£98,000
PROJECT BREAKDOWN
Structural work and repairs £43,000
Glass and Artist £105,000
Installation £70,000
Memorial book and fundraising project £10,000
The fund-raising project will be administered by a small team comprising largely of volunteers and professionals who are giving their time at a hugely discounted rate.
FUNDRAISING TARGET
Reaching £150,000
Our vision for fundraising is to ensure that the window becomes a thing of value to the whole community. As a memorial, a piece of art and the snapshot of the people of Tisbury and surrounding communities within the Nadder Valley Benefice who made it possible.
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Everyone who contributes to bring this fabulous window to Tisbury will be recorded in a leather-bound book which will be on permanent display in the church. We are inviting everyone in our community to be part of it - individuals, families - also clubs and societies, businesses and organisations.
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There has been much interest in sponsoring a single tracery or even a whole lancet for a family commemoration. We have therefore calculated a suggested minimum donation for each of the traceries. These, together with general donations and fundraising activities gives us confidence that our total can be reached.
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A donation of any amount, however, will be very gratefully received and will ensure that you and your loved ones' names are recorded.
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PROJECT TIMELINE
We need 80% of the funding in place before the work can begin. Tom will need about a year to paint the window, which he will do in his workshop in Dorset. Installation will be undertaken over the summer months of 2024:
