Donations

If you have enjoyed your time at The Friars and would like to help, kindly consider supporting financially

The Friars is an independent registered charity; it is not financially supported by the Catholic Church but instead relies on the generosity of our visitors and pilgrims.

The site costs more than £2,000 per day to keep open. In addition to this, our beautiful medieval buildings and modern chapels are in constant need of repair. We have recently begun a restoration programme of repairs to our chapel roofs. The estimated cost of this project is £350,000. 

Our ethos today is to follow in the footsteps of the first Prior of Aylesford Fr Malachy Lynch O Carm, with his words “courage to build anew” where we strive to keep Aylesford as a place of prayer, peace, welcome and hospitality for all. Any donations received contribute towards the upkeep of the Shrine, gardens and buildings.

The Carmelite community at Aylesford pray daily for all those who have asked for their prayers, and to make it possible for them to continue their ministry at Aylesford.

Please help us to keep The Friars open and to help us look for ways to develop and improve the site for our visitors and pilgrims. THANK YOU.

If you are interested in making a donation then click this link: Donate Now

If you would like to donate by cheque, they should be made payable to The Friars and sent to: The Friars, Aylesford, Kent. ME 20 7BX. 

Alternatively you can make a debit or credit card donation over the phone by calling 01622 717272.

You may also like to consider leaving The Friars a legacy. There is a special Book of Remembrance for those who leave us a legacy and their names are included in a special mass each year. For further details please contact the Prior’s PA cabbotson@thefriars.org.uk .