“I am only too pleased to support this campaign to repair and restore this beautiful church, in one of the principal Cinque Port towns and to improve the facilities to meet the needs of the local community and visitors in the years to come. Sadly, many fine ecclesiastical buildings have fallen into disrepair in recent decades and no longer meet modern standards and aspirations. I commend the Warm Welcome vision and very much hope that it will enable St Clement’s Church to continue to thrive, as it has for the last 900 years.”

“I have seen first-hand the people of Sandwich offer kindness and generosity to residents, visitors, and those in need. The Warm Welcome Project will further equip St Clement’s Church to be at the centre of the community offering care, sanctuary, peace, and hope. Whether of faith or not let us celebrate and support this opportunity and vision for the renewal, growth, and sustainability of a resource available to all."

“I am truly excited to learn of the journey that you have embarked on as a church. You have spent time together to explore what your priorities are and in doing so would have discovered your strengths and the areas that will need more work. I am particularly filled with joy that you have prioritised work with children and young people, not because they are the church of tomorrow but because they are part of the church today and need to be affirmed in this."