As XX has clearly stated these buildings were erected by the labour of "the people"

No I didn't. I said "The buildings were paid for by the fruits of the labour of working people in the area." The masons etc were paid by money collected as taxation, tithes and so on.

However, even if a building was put up by public subscription maintenance has to be paid for. Whether it is from general taxation or a fee on the door is a debate that goes beyond old churches.