In September 2024, through the ambitious vision of our community and supporters, and the combined support of the Bishop and Diocese of Exeter, with our Patron, the Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral, St Michael’s Mount Dinham became a Conventional District Church. This remarkable development realises the original intention as inscribed on the foundation document from 1868.

In order to sustain St Michael’s today and for future generations, a momentum is gathering to raise funds to ensure it remains open as a resource – for the worshipping community, for local residents, for visitors, musicians, audiences and volunteers. St Michael’s is a place of prayer, music, liturgy, learning, outreach, training, celebration and generosity.

The reality is that churches in the UK receive no direct Government funding, unlike many of our European neighbours. If you feel moved to give and would like to help ensure that St Michael’s has a glorious and sustainable future, one or more of the following options may work for you:

1. The Parish Giving Scheme ~ The income of the church is supported through donations and gifts from the community and visitors. Everyone is invited to join the parish giving scheme, which enables one-off and regular giving. To sign up is easy and regular gifts of any size go a long way to securing the future of St. Michael’s. Please visit parishgiving.org.uk and enter the parish code (150615072).

2. Just Giving Page ~ In development. Please check back soon for details.

Now that St. Michael’s Mount Dinham is a Conventional District Church, we have the opportunity to drive a sustainable vision that will keep it open for future generations. If you are able to give to St. Michael’s today, we can continue to be here for you.

Your gift will help us do the following things:

• Keep this precious building well maintained, warm and accessible to all users
• Develop our rich musical tradition and strengthen our heritage outreach
• Keep our doors open through the week for concerts, events, services and community activities

3. Volunteering ~ There are many ways to be a part of the ongoing and evolving life of St Michael’s. The gift of individuals’ time and energy is hugely valued and an essential resource for this church and community. Our volunteers enjoy the positive benefits of connection, learning about the heritage of Mount Dinham and being part of something which is more than the sum of its parts.

There are different ways to become involved as a volunteer, which includes Stewarding for concerts and events, joining the monthly Big Clean, the Gardening Group, or the Servers team, singing with the Choir, assisting with Administration, joining the Publicity team and much more.

Please contact the Church Wardens Richard Parker and Leontina Cerno if you would like to volunteer at St Michael’s. We would love to hear from you!
churchwardens@stmichaelsmountdinham.org.uk

3. Hiring St. Michael’s ~ Events at the church not only help to pay the bills, but provide an opportunity to share this wonderful church building more widely with the people of Devon. St. Michael’s is known for one of the finest acoustics for music in the South West as well as having an awe-inspiring interior. To request to book the church for your wedding, event or group, please email:
bookings@stmichaelsmountdinham.org.uk

4. Grants for projects and development ~ Churches of this size and provenance benefit from grant funding from public, public organisations and private individuals. If you have experience of drafting grant applications or if you have an idea for an exciting project which is aimed at developing St Michael’s, please contact the PCC Secretary, Sabrina Gröschel:
secretary@stmichaelsmountdinham.org.uk

5. St Michael’s bank account ~ Some of our supporters prefer to give through a direct bank transfer – here are the details:

Account name: PCC St Michael Mount Dinham
Sort code: 30-99-50
Account no: 64636062

If you would like to find out more about giving to St Michael’s, please contact Ian Walker, Treasurer to the PCC:
treasurer@stmichaelsmountdinham.org.uk

All gifts and volunteer support are most gratefully received. Thank you.