The Friends of St George's

The Charity of the Friends of St George's was formed in 1955 to support the Church and Ypres British Settlement. The Church and the Settlement were the centre of both the spiritual and social life of the British community, the great majority of whom consisted of the gardeners employed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

President: The Right Rev. Robert Innes. The Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe

Vice-President: The Lord Astor of Hever, DL

Chairman: Sir Edward Crofton, Bt

Vice-Chairman: Dr D.F. Gallagher

Hon. Treasurer: Mr W.L. Leetham

Hon.Secretary: Mr M.A. McKeon

Membership Secretary: Miss E. Speare

The Objects of The Friends are to promote interest in the life and work of St. George’s Church, to provide a link between members in the UK and the church community in Ypres, to co-operate with other bodies such as the Royal British Legion and Commonwealth War Graves Commission for the benefit of the church, and to help in the maintenance of the church fabric and the life of St. George’s. In recent years The Friends have supported projects which have included:

  • Specialist cleaning of the magnificent stained glass windows
  • Purchase of a Chaplaincy House
  • Restoration of the Colours, Standards and Banners hanging in the church
  • Redecoration of the interior walls
  • Updating the sound system within the church
  • Replacing the external iron railings
  • Refurbishment of the Church Hall

Click on the Become Our Friend link below, and we will be in touch with details of how to join The Friends. You may also download the membership forms if you prefer