The Grade 1 listed St James Church has stood in the centre of the small market town of Southam in Warwickshire, England for almost 700 years. It is the oldest building in Southam and is at the heart of our community being widely used for art festivals, play groups, concerts, coffee mornings and much more as well as for Christian worship.

The Church now needs extensive repair and restoration. The roofs leak, there are holes in the beautiful stained glass, medieval wall paintings are suffering due to damp, the spire is crumbling and the much-loved Victorian turret clock no longer works. Our community is very busy fund raising - and having lots of fun whilst doing so - but they can’t hope to raise sufficient funds by themselves which is why we are appealing to you.

Please can you help us?