OUR SUPPORTERS

We are immensely grateful for the support we have received for New Bells for Richmond. Individuals and organisations have made it possible for our campaign to be a success. Many donors have chosen to remain anonymous and hundreds have bought tickets for our fund raising events. So, for all contributions large and small we say a big Thank You.

This page acknowledges the larger donations we have received, starting with the sponsorship of the five new bells, each amounting to £20,000.

Bell 1 (the Treble)

Inscription: Johanna – my bell

Sponsor: David Kitson

Bell 2

Inscription: Vinehill Trust

Sponsor: The Vinehill Trust

The Vinehill Trust makes grants to charitable, educational and ecclesiastical organisations across the United Kingdom in three areas of special interest: music, heritage, health.

Bell 3

Inscription: This bell is dedicated to all the volunteers who serve this Church

Sponsor: Anonymous

Bell 4

Inscription: In memory of Beryl Olive Ward 1939-2025

Sponsor: Legacy from the estate of Beryl Ward, a member of the St Mary Magdalene congregation.

Bell 6

Inscription: Kindly donated by RICHMOND CHURCH CHARITY ESTATES

Sponsor: Richmond Church Charity Estates

Payment for this bell is part of a total of £50,000 given to New Bells for Richmond by RCCE. The Church Estate is the oldest charity in Richmond and runs 19 almshouses in the borough.

We have received further significant donations from the following:

Benefact Group - £9500 to New Bells for Richmond general fund

Benefact Group is a diverse family of specialist financial services businesses united by a common purpose to give all available profits to charity and good causes.

Heritage of London Trust (HOLT) - £8000 towards the display of the original bells inside the church.

Heritage of London Trust brings London’s history alive by restoring the buildings and monuments that tell the story of the city and its people.

The Dolan Charitable Trust - £2000

A charity based in the borough of Richmond Upon Thames whose purpose is to help other charities and voluntary bodies in areas that include education, arts, culture, heritage, community development.

Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants - £1000

One of the modern livery companies of the City of London that has a commitment to charitable giving