The Friends of Wimborne Minster

The Friends, a registered charity, was founded in 1945 to form an association of all who have the welfare and preservation of Wimborne Minster at heart . It has as its main aims to beautify and enrich the Minster, and to promote and foster interest in, and knowledge of, it's history and records; also to establish a fund which can be used for the preservation and enrichment of the Minster, it's contents and precincts.

What do the Friends do? Beaufort Window

In the past the Friends have raised money for redecorating the Minster, refurbishing and lighting the choir stalls, and restoring the Beaufort window (right). They have also bought cassocks for the girls’ choir, display cases for the Model Clock and the Chained Library, and cupboards for storing altar frontals.

What do members receive?

  • Outings and visits, often to other historic churches, and a chance to talk to Friends there
  • Social events and entertainments! Talks on the history of the Minster, the town and the region.
  • Annual Festival Evensong (followed by tea)
  • Newsletters
  • Satisfaction from being involved in supporting the Minster!

The annual subscription is £5 (£8 for joint membership) and is due on 1st January. For further information please contact Church House.