The friends of Compton Bishop Church is a trust formed to raise money exclusively for the maintenance, repair and improvement of St Andrew's Church, Compton Bishop and its churchyard. It also exists to encourage greater interest and involvement by all members of the community, whether churchgoing or not, in the splendid heritage of this ancient building.

The main task of the trustees is to pass on income as soon as possible. A capital fund has also been established to provide additional income from, gifts, legacies and bequests.

Compton Bishop church was consecrated by Bishop Jocelin in 1236 and represents, first and foremost, a tradition of continuous worship going back well over 700 years. It is also an essential part of our community's history and a fine building. It is with us now because it has been cared for for generations. Help us to preserve its heritage for the future.

Simon Jenkins in his book England's Thousand Best Churches says:

"The true pleasure of Somerset churches lies in the experience of visiting them. They offer the perfection of English building set against the perfection of English countryside."

This could not be more true than in the case of Compton Bishop church set in a tranquil coomb surrounded by the Mendip Hills.

Old age and the increasing effects of atmospheric pollution means maintenance and repair becomes more frequent and more expensive. Several items require priority attention and top of that list is an immediate requirement to refurbish the church window at an estimated cost of £6,000.

For a modest annual subscription you can share in the work of Friends of Compton Bishop Church. Members can attend meetings and will receive a copy of the annual report and newsletter.

Minimum Subscription Rates
(Please give more if you wish)

Single Membership     £15 per annum
Family Membership     £25 per annum
Life Membership     £200

For further information or to apply for membership, please contact Margaret Jordan by e-mail

Ken Brown, Priest-in-Charge of St Andrew's, Compton Bishop writes:

We are continuing what has been offered in this place of worship for hundreds of years. To ensure this is sustained for future generations we must meet the challenges to maintain the building.

Becoming a Friend of Compton Bishop Church is an imaginative way to ensure this happens. I commend membership to you, and would also ask you to remember the church, and those who are part of it this generation, in your prayers.

Ken Brown
(Priest-in-Charge)

PATRONSREGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1084558

James Crawford  &  Diana Crawford

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE    * denotes Trustee

ChairmanRobert Jordan*
SecretaryKate Orde-Powlett*
Membership SecretaryRita Tyas*
TreasurerJerry Dorber*
Press & PR/EventsMargaret Jordan*
Priest-in-Charge St.Andrew's CB ex officioKenneth Brown*
Church Warden St.Andrew's CB ex officioJohn Stuchbery*