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Bristol Cathedral Trust |
(Charity Number: 801008)
Background
Bristol Cathedral Trust (BCT) was established in 1989 and, in every year of its existence, BCT has been able to provide financial support to the Chapter that has helped to sustain the fabric, music and educational provision at Bristol Cathedral. This is made possible by the legacies, donations, grants and pledges of individuals, companies and grant-making bodies to BCT. The Chairman of Bristol Cathedral Trust is Brigadier Hugh Pye OBE. BCT maintains a full-time office that may be contacted by telephone 0117 946 8184 or by email fitzhardinge.society@bristol-cathedral.co.uk
Fund Raising
Current Projects
Every five years the Cathedral Architect conducts a quinquennial review of the cathedral fabric to identify needed maintenance projects. The total current value of needed work is some £2.5 million but urgent projects, costing some £0.75 million are seen in the table below. Donations, grants and legacies that will facilitate this schedule are much appreciated.
| Project Name | Funds Needed | Build Date | Notes |
| Cloister Garth Project |
£100,000 |
Jun/Aug 2010 |
£50,000 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
| Chapter House Project |
£287, 870 |
Apr/Sep 2010 |
£109,000 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
| North Quire Floor Stones |
£20,000 |
2010 |
Fully funded |
| Heritage Signs |
£20,000 |
2010 |
£20,000 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
|
Organ Maintenance |
£12,000 |
None |
£12,000 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
| Cathedral & Diocesan Archives Project |
£80,000 |
2010-2012 |
£63,500 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
| Sacristy/Dorter Passage |
£80,000 |
Jun 2011 |
£80,000 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
| Organ Camera and Screen |
£5,000 |
2010 |
£5,000 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
| Girls Choir |
£4,000 |
2010 |
£4,000 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
| Education Programme | £5,000 |
2010 |
£5,000 needed as at 1 Sep 09 |
Campaigns and Appeals
Two fund-raising campaigns have been set up at various times by BCT to advance particular projects of the Chapter and the Trust. These are:
- The Connect Appeal was set up under the late John Burke to raise funds for new buildings to improve visitor facilities and educational provision. The Chapter still plans to bring these projects to fruition, but a changing financial situation has meant that income fundraising for fabric, music and education has currently had to take priority over capital projects.
- The Fitzhardinge Society was established in 2006 to raise funds by subscription and other gifts for the conservation and maintenance of the Cathedral’s historic fabric. The Society is named after Robert Fitzhardinge, the founder and original benefactor of the 12th century abbey which was re-founded as the Cathedral in 1542. The Society is operated under the direction of the Chairman and Trustees of BCT, according to a strategy agreed between Trust and Chapter.
The target membership of the Fitzhardinge Society is 500 Members by 2010. Subscription fees are £100 p.a. per Member, £150 for couples. There is now a membership in excess of 300. Member benefits, over and above enabling the maintenance of the cathedral, include receipt of a bi-ennial newsletter, The Buttress (Spring/Autumn) and the opportunity to participate in Fitzhardinge Society events.
Fitzhardinge Society Members are kept informed of wider cathedral developments and given priority in purchasing tickets for cathedral events and concerts that may benefit the Fitzhardinge Society, typically the High Sheriff’s Concert in June each year.
If you would like to join the Fitzhardinge Society then please complete and return the membership form.
Leave a Legacy
Perhaps the most tax efficient way you could help support the Cathedral would be to leave a Legacy in your will. If you would like to leave a legacy please write a letter stating your intention to:
Brigadier Hugh Pye OBE
Chairman
Bristol Cathedral Trust
College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TJ
If you wish to discuss any matter relating to a legacy the BCT office (0117 946 8184; fitzhardinge.society@bristol-cathedral.co.uk) will respond to enquiries and forward appropriate forms for completion
