Grateful Society

In 1758 the Grateful Society was founded in memory of Edward Colston and his charitable works. The Society’s main purpose is to pay annuities or grants to elderly people who are in reduced financial circumstances and unable to provide for their necessities.

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  • Dear Hugh Sorry to be so late to support your appeal. Inspired to investigate similar organisations in Liverpool. Best wishes, Katie

    Donation by Catherine Gilkes £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

    Dear Hugh - late as usual. It looks like the Childrens Unit at Frenchay will get bulldozed which is an enormous shame.

    Donation by Philip Jardine £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

  • Good luck, I hope this is in time! Regards Jenny Stephens (From Bristol Old Vic Theatre School)

    Donation by Jennifer Stephens £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

    All the best, Hugh. I am sure you have had a most successful appeal. Sarah

    Donation by Sarah Harris £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid