Safeguarding our Gardens
In November we launched our very first Winter Appeal. All funds raised will go towards maintaining and developing our glorious 14 acres of gardens at The Bishop’s Palace.
Over the winter months our Head Gardener James Cross and his small team will be out in the gardens in all weathers, working hard to ensure that the grounds are prepared so that the gardens are ready to impress and inspire our visitors next year.
It costs us in the region of half a million pounds every year just to keep the Palace open to the public and operational. Any new projects or developments require additional funds. In 2012 we estimate that we will spend around £43,000 on the gardens, including paying for labour, tools, equipment and materials, as well as training for our apprentice gardener and volunteers.
Any gift you can make would be gratefully received and will go directly towards safeguarding our gardens for you and many more people to enjoy.
To learn more please do read our Appeal letter (below) where James tells you more about his role and what a donation could achieve. If you would like to make a donation you can do so by the following methods:
By post – cheques should be written out to ‘The Palace Trust’ and accompanied by a donation form that can be downloaded below
By text – text BISH12 and £10 to 70070 to make a direct and secure donation by mobile phone
Online – visit our Virgin Money Giving page to make a secure online donation.
Thank you!
Joanna Hall, Fundraising Manager
Winter Appeal donation form