1170

1170 is an independent registered charity, who’s focus is the preservation of St Nicolas Church in Cranleigh – founded in 1170. The charity’s formation is a result of a vision that the heritage embedded in St Nicolas’ Church building is not the exclusive preserve of the Church community but rather an asset that is used and enjoyed by the whole village, schools, history groups, tourists in the UK and overseas as well as people making journeys of pilgrimage exploring their ancestral roots.

1170 has been formed as an independent charity which reflects its view that St Nicolas Church is a community asset that exists for the benefit of all. It is important that 1170 can represent all those that it engages with whether they attend the church regularly or not. Independence allows the charity to focus on its heritage objectives and ensure that donations are spent preserving the church for the whole community.

1170 whilst not engaging directly in practical work on St Nicolas Church – that is the domain of the Church Council. It will however operate as a grant making charity which will consider funding requests from the

Church council which help maintain and protect the church for future generations. The 1170 constitution clearly states what activities may be funded.