Leave a Legacy

The story of Bristol Cathedral begins with the endowment by Robert Fitzhardinge of an Augustinian Abbey in 1140. By his death in 1170, the abbey comprised of an abbey church, the exquisite Norman Chapter House and the Abbey Gatehouse, the latter two of which still remain today.

Could he have imagined the beautifully decorated Elder Lady Chapel, the wonderous East Window or internationally acclaimed medieval Hall Church that followed after his death, all of which were funded by the land and the rights to church revenue that he had bought for the Abbey to ensure its survival for generations after his lifetime.

Today, legacies are just as important for the continued care of the Cathedral’s fabric and the busy life that happens within it. For example, one recent legacy was given with the specific request that it be used to conserve our medieval buildings, which allowed us to repair chimneys in the south-east corner of the Cathedral Cloister, which form part of the historic buildings used by Bristol Cathedral Choir School.

For further information about supporting the work of Bristol Cathedral Trust, please contact:

Mike Lea, Treasurer
Bristol Cathedral Trust
c/o Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP, Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
T: 0117 925 2020
E: mike.lea@bristol-cathedral-trust.org

A will is an effective legal document that can help to safeguard the future of those you care about and allows you to finalise your estate in a way that best reflects your wishes.

There are many ways in which a legacy can take effect and we strongly recommend that you seek professional advice to guide you through this process. Visit www.gov.uk/make-will for more advice and information.

If you would like to speak with a member of our team in confidence about the sorts of purposes your gift might fund, and how you would like your gift to be acknowledged, please contact Mike Lea, Treasurer of Bristol Cathedral Trust, on 0117 925 2020 or mike.lea@bristol-cathedral-trust.org.