St John the Baptist, Little Somerford

St John the Baptist, Little Somerford

St John the Baptist serves Little Somerford, a historic North Wiltshire village in the scenic River Avon valley. With roots dating back to the 930s and a church structure from the 13th century, this parish is rich in history.

While the village is small, the church remains a vibrant community hub. From traditional fetes and auctions to standing-room-only holiday services, it is the heart of local life. Your support helps preserve this ancient landmark and ensures it continues to host the events that bring our community together.

Help fund our vital repairs

St John the Baptist is currently undergoing vital £40,000 structural repairs to address ground subsidence and ancient grave settlement, a project that will completely deplete our parish reserves. We would be incredibly grateful for any donation you can make to help us cover these costs and preserve this Grade I listed landmark.

Raised so far: £100 Target: £2,000
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News from St John the Baptist

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Building work at St John the Baptist

Thursday 19 February 2026

Critical repairs are underway to save our Grade I listed church from structural damage caused by ancient graves. We are incredibly grateful for any donations to help cover these £40,000 costs.

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St John the Baptist trials online fundraising

Tuesday 17 February 2026

St John the Baptist, Little Somerford is happy to announce a trial of a new online fundraising platform, developed by a local startup, to modernise our community giving. We invite you to help us test this user-friendly tool as we support homegrown technology and the future of our mission.

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Links and further information

Woodbridge Group of Churches

Visit Woodbridge Group of Church's website for information about other ways to support our church and other activities.

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