Ashburton & Moorland Acorn Appeal

  “God’s kingdom is like an acorn that a farmer plants. It is quite small as seeds go, but in the course of years it grows into a huge oak tree, and eagles build nests in it.”

Matthew 13:31-32 (Message)

95% of Christians say they came to faith between the ages of 0 to 18*, so how can we help today’s children and young people experience the Good News of Jesus for themselves and grow up with a faith of their own? How can we best support families at a time when growing numbers of children are experiencing hardship, anxiety and mental health issues? 

The Acorn Appeal aims to raise funds to employ a children and families worker for the parishes of the Ashburton and Moorland Mission Community for five years.

Our target in 2024 is £20,000. We have had £12,000 pledged already. We are also applying for grant funding and planning fundraising events.

We would be grateful if you would consider making a one-off donation to the Acorn Appeal or setting-up a monthly direct debit. Every donation will make a difference. No acorn is too small!

To donate to the Acorn appeal by BACS:  

Account Name:              St Andrews Church PCC

Sort Code:                           51-61-18

Account Number:          72020954

Reference:  Family Worker

To set-up a monthly direct debit please email St Andrew’s Treasurer, William West: william1208west@me.com - Gift Aid forms can be downloaded below.

For more information about the Acorn Appeal please contact the Team Rector, the Rt. Rev’d Mark Rylands: mark.rylands@mmuk.net, or download the information sheet below.

*research by Comres, 2017.