Repairs following a break-in and improved security at All Saints, East Horndon

All Saints, East Horndon, is a much loved historic redundant church (grade 2* listed) near Brentwood, in Essex. Its red brick walls and tower stand proudly on the hill overlooking the A127 and a small group of volunteers run open days, concerts and plays here to make use of this fantastic building in respectful ways, and to invite the local community in. On the 2nd of December we had 70 visitors enjoying "A Christmas Carol" which was amazing.

Recently though we have been the victim of vandalism and criminal damage, with windows broken last year, a break-in last month which damaged the locks at a cost of £700 (just been fixed) and now another break in, which has completely destroyed the door. Nothing was stolen, as there is nothing of value in the church, but the costs of these repairs are crippling us and the Churches Conservation Trust, who also look after 350 other such churches in the UK.

Please help us raise the funds needed to cover the cost of the repairs following the break-in from the 5th of December and to help us improve security at this much loved local landmark. :)