Friends of ST. Nicholas Church ASH

2. Aims & Objects a) The Friends is established to beautify and assist in the maintenance of the fabric of the ParishChurch of St Nicholas Ash in the Diocese of Canterbury (hereinafter called "the Church") and to preserve and protect it as a place of worship. This includes the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance and improvement of the land, building, fittings, fixtures, furnishings and contents of the Church, its Churchyard, its boundary, gates and fences.b) In furtherance of the said objects but not otherwise the Friends may:- i. Arrange and provide for or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures, entertainment functions and classes. ii. Collect and disseminate information on all matters affecting the objects. iii. Cause to be written and printed or otherwise reproduced and circulated, gratuitously or otherwise, such papers, books, periodicals, pamphlets or other documents or films or recorded tapes (whether audio or visual or both) as shall further the objects. iv. Raise funds by any lawful means and through any lawful activity and invite and receive contributions from any persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions and otherwise. v. Make grants of money and gifts of other property to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Parish of St Nicholas Ash and generally assist those responsible for the care and maintenance of the Church in any manner as the Trustees shall from time to time determine.vi. Invest the monies of the Friends not immediately required for the said objects in or upon such investments, securities or property as may be thought fit, subject nevertheless to such conditions (if any) as may be imposed or required by law.