Charities in Connection with St Michael and All Angels Church at Tenbury

Overview

Charities in Connection with St Michael and All Angels Church at Tenbury are nonprofit organizations associated with St Michael and All Angels Church, located near Tenbury Wells. The church, renowned for its historical significance and architectural beauty, was built in 1856 as part of St Michael's College. It is a Grade II* listed building, known for its Gothic Revival style designed by Henry Woodyer[1][4].

History of St Michael and All Angels Church

The church was founded by Reverend Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley, a baronet, priest, and musicologist, who was deeply involved in the Oxford Movement. Ouseley established the church and the adjacent St Michael's College to promote Anglican musical traditions and maintain high standards of church music[2][3]. The church officially opened on 29 September 1856, coinciding with Michaelmas Day, with Ouseley serving as its first vicar and warden of the college[2].

Significance in Music and Education

St Michael's College was notable for its contributions to church music and education. Notable figures like Sir John Stainer, who became organist at the church at the age of 16, have been associated with it. Stainer later became organist at St Paul's Cathedral and a renowned composer[2]. The college's emphasis on church music helped foster a strong musical tradition that continues to influence Anglican worship.

Current Status and Activities

Although St Michael's College closed in 1985, the church has remained active as a parish church. It continues to serve as a cultural and spiritual hub for the local community. Various charitable activities and events are likely conducted in association with the church, though specific details about these charities are not widely documented.

Charity Number

The charity number associated with these organizations is 1027364. However, specific details about the charitable activities or the scope of these nonprofits are not readily available in the public domain.

References

• [1] Wikipedia. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Tenbury Wells.
• [2] St Michael and All Angels Church, Tenbury Wells. History.
• [3] The Victorian Web. Architecture: St Michael and All Angels, Tenbury Wells, by Henry Woodyer.
• [4] Historic England. Church of St Michael and All Angels Listing.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Michael_and_All_Angels,_Tenbury_Wells [2] https://www.saintmichaelstenbury.org.uk/history/ [3] https://victorianweb.org/art/architecture/woodyer/3.html [4] https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1349604 [5] https://www.worcesteranddudleyhistoricchurches.org.uk/application-form-church-history/places/tenbury-wells