Since the Appeal was launched in June 2006 we have raised in in excess of £400,000.
 
This has been achieved by grants from English Heritage, Worcestershire and Dudley Historic Trust,The National Churches Trust and the Wylde Trust, individual donations and fund raising activities including Concerts, Biennial Flowers festival ,Cocerts and the Sponsored Bible Reading organised with Stourbridge Rotary Club.
 
What we have done:
Nave roof repairs so the roof is now watertight in 2008  (£205,000|)
Repairs to the transverse beams above north and south galleries in 2009 (£95,000)
Repairs to roofs of the South Porch and Church Hall
Repairs to some of the rotten windows in the Church Hall
Repairs to and re-gilding of the weather vane,globe and cardinal points on the Tower
 
 
What next ?
 
Strengthen the structure of the fine plaster barrel ceiling (which is one of the main reasons the Church is Grade 1 listed)English Heritage has offered a grant of £32,000  (anticipated cost £95,00) and if we can raise sufficient funds this work will be carried out in 2010/.2011
When this is completed the church will need to be redecorated.
Then repair of the organ will be completed in stages, the first the replacement of keyboards in 2010. The total renovation will cost about £150,000.
Hopefully, we will also we able to bring the galleries back into use, improving the Church lighting, upgrading the Church Hall facilities and improving disabled access.
There is still much to be done but we are convinced that with the love and generosity of people in Stourbridge and beyond , we will meet our targets and that t St Thomas' mission in the town with continue through the 21st Century.
 
If you have ideas for fund raising please contac the Parish Office on 01384 394185 or if you would like to make a donation please send your
cheque made out to St Thomas' Appeal to : St Thomas Church, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AQ.