The Matthew of Bristol Trust: About the charity

The Matthew of Bristol is owned by The Matthew of Bristol Trust, registered charity number: 1139058 and operated by Matthew (Ventures) Ltd, a commercial subsidiary of The Matthew of Bristol Trust.

Operational services (trips and tours), including the skipper, crew and ticketing, are provided to Matthew (Ventures) Ltd by Wakeham Marine Ltd.

The Trustees

Chair & Treasurer:

Richard Sandwell BSc ACA

Vice-chair:

Mark Boulton

Board Members:

Colin Coombs, Hon. Alderman Royston Griffey JP LLB, Robert Humm, Dr Evan Jones MA PhD, Ann May, Steven Morgan, Rodney North, Steve Parfitt, Raymond Pike.

The Aims of the TRUST

The Matthew of Bristol Trust is a not-for-profit charity committed to fundraising for the purpose of maintaining The Matthew of Bristol. All money raised goes directly to maintaining the ship so that people can continue to visit and learn about the rich history of both the historic Matthew and the modern Matthew.

The aims of the Trust are:

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: 

• 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;

• maritime history and archaeology;

• shipbuilding and nautical construction skills;

• seamanship, sailing skills and seafaring crafts.