Shakespeare's Church
Holy Trinity Church Stratford-upon-Avon
ORGAN APPEAL

 

The Organ of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon – Shakespeare’s Church – is in need of restoration.

 

This magnificent instrument, comparable with many cathedral organs, produces a wonderful sound. However, with very many pipes, the largest up to sixteen feet tall, the smallest the size of a pencil, operated from a console with three keyboards, lots of stops and big wooden foot-pedals, it’s inevitable that repairs and refurbishments are now needed after many years of use.

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We need to raise £55,000 to pay for the restoration of this organ, which plays a fundamental role in the life of the church and the wider community.

 

Our Appeal is introduced in four short videos.

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The first short video outlines the reasons for this Appeal.

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The second video quotes Shakespeare's own words in support of the appeal for funding to restore this magnificent organ.

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In this third video, The Rev'd Patrick Taylor, Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, delivers an appeal for donations to finance the restoration of the organ.

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In this fourth, longer video, anyone who is curious about why the organ needs a major overhaul to restore it to its former glory, can hear Douglas Keilitz, Director of Music, give a detailed explanation.

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You can donate towards this by making a contribution HERE.

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You will also find details of a scheme for sponsoring a pipe.

 

For example:

£25 will support the restoration of a 2’ pipe

£250 will support the restoration of an 8’ pipe

£500 will help to support the restoration of a 16’ pipe

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Please don’t be constrained by these examples.  All sponsorship of any amount will be very welcome.

 

If you are a UK taxpayer you may be able to boost your donation by 25% with a Gift Aid declaration.  If so, please check the appropriate box on the donation page.