We are always looking for more people to get involved and help with the running of the Chapel and there are many ways in which you can do this and provide a valuable contribution.Patrons:
We have eight patrons who provide their support and much needed outside publicity about the Chapel and our work.
Paul Benney
Julia Blackburn
Dan Franklin
Rob Gildon
Tony Gillett
Paul Heiney
Libby Purves OBE
Dr Emma Wells
Trustees.
There are currently six trustees of the Friends of Walpole Old Chapel CIO [Charity number: 1198030] who are responsible for the governance, finances, membership, summer programmes of events, overseeing the restoration work, and the day-to-day running of the Chapel. The trustees are voted in by the Friends at the AGM.
Friends:
FWOC is registered as an Association CIO which means everyone who pays a subscription to become a Friend of the charity, is able to vote on motions at the AGM, including the election of members to serve as trustees on the Board. At present, we have approximately ninety Friends who make up the membership of the charity and provide valuable support to the Chapel through their subscriptions and additional donations. In 2026, the Trustees will be working hard to increase the numbers of Friends, and to create ways for them to become more directly involved in the conservation and promotion of the Chapel. Please contact Paul Simmons for more information friends@walpoleoldchapel.org
Volunteers:
Our volunteers make a huge contribution by stewarding at our public open sessions on Saturday afternoons and other events at the Chapel. They are drawn from the local area and may also be Friends too. This vital role can also be very rewarding, as stewards meet a wide range of visitors, who value and are interested in the Chapel. If you would be interested in volunteering please get in touch on the link below. Finally, there are the Makers of crafts and produce
sold at the Chapel. We are very fortunate to have so many talented Makers locally, who want to support the Chapel by donating part of their sales income. If you would like to sell your produce at the Chapel please contact us on the link below.We are so grateful to everybody who supports the Chapel, and the charity, through one or more of these groups. It really is a collective effort that keeps the Chapel open and 'alive'. If you are not yet involved with the Chapel through one of these groups, and would like to find out more, please reach out and we will be glad to answer your questions. Thank you
