# THE MATTHEW OF BRISTOL TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1139058
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 17, 2010
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1139058


## Contact

- **Address:** 26 Meredith Court, Canada Way, BRISTOL
- **Postcode:** BS1 6XX
- **Phone:** 01179641916
- **Email:** greenglades.ric@btinternet.com
- **Website:** http://matthew.co.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT(1) TO ACQUIRE, REPAIR, FIT OUT, MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND PRESERVE THE REPLICA MEDIEVAL CARAVEL KNOWN AS "THE MATTHEW" AS A SHIP OF HISTORIC INTEREST AND TO PLACE THE VESSEL ON DISPLAY ALONGSIDE A BERTH, QUAY, DOCK OR WHARF ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC;(2) TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING FACILITIES ON "THE MATTHEW" WHILE BERTHED OR ON VOYAGES FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND CAPABILITIES BY THE PRESERVATION, OPERATION AND CHARTER OF "THE MATTHEW" AS A SEAWORTHY VESSEL;(3) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN (A) THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE ASSOCIATED WITH "THE MATTHEW", THE EXPLORER JOHN CABOT AND THE EXPLORATION AND SETTLEMENT OF THE NEW WORLD, INCLUDING NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR;(B) MARITIME HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY;(C) SHIPBUILDING AND NAUTICAL CONSTRUCTION SKILLS; AND (D) SEAMANSHIP, SAILING SKILLS AND SEAFARING CRAFTS.

**Activities:** The acquisition, repair, fitting out, enhancement and preservation of the replica medieval caravel known as 'The Matthew' as a ship of historic interest accessible to the public; The provision of educational and training facilities on 'The Matthew' while berthed or on voyages for persons of all ages and capabilities;The advancement of education in local and national history and heritage

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL




## Classification

- **How:** Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bristol City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £12766 | £37888 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £17095 | £19489 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £14897 | £19216 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £15845 | £64504 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £12045 | £17296 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **RICHARD CHARLES SANDWELL BSC ACA** (Chair)
- Alderman Royston Alan Griffey JP
- Ann Letitia May — appointed April 11, 2014
- Colin Coombs — appointed Aug. 1, 2014
- DR EVAN THOMAS JONES MA PHD
- Mark Nicholas Boulton — appointed Aug. 1, 2022
- Raymond James Pike — appointed April 16, 2018
- Stephen Ervin Parfitt — appointed March 13, 2023
- Steven Morgan — appointed April 8, 2019