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The matthew of bristol trust seeking new trustees
2027 marks a significant milestone for The Matthew – it’s 30 years since The Matthew set sail for North America, tracing the route of John Cabot’s 1497 voyage of exploration – and we’re planning ambitious projects to strengthen our impact on heritage, education and community engagement.
We are seeking new Trustees who can contribute to the strategic development of the charity and who share our passion for maritime heritage and public education, specifically individuals with expertise and qualifications in the fields of Fundraising and Accountancy, to join the Board.
LOCK GATE REPAIRS THREATEN OPERATIONS
The ongoing essential harbour lock gate repairs have disrupted operations and led to lost income for The Matthew, compounding the charity’s depleted reserves since the pandemic. To address this, The Matthew of Bristol Trust has announced a fundraising campaign to rebuild its cash reserves and cover future maintenance and conservation costs, ensuring the ship remains a vibrant part of Bristol’s maritime heritage.
The Trust, which does not receive any public funding, also plans to recruit new volunteer trustees with fundraising and financial expertise to strengthen governance and long-term sustainability.
Come and join our team!
We are looking for a part-time administrator for our summer season to work alongside our office and marketing manager.
If you have an administration background with excellent customer services skills and would like to work at the centre of one of Bristol’s best-loved visitor attractions, we’d love to hear from you.
With a busy summer season ahead of us, it’s an exciting time to be joining our small team!
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Bristol Boat Trips
The Matthew is an unrivalled platform to view Bristol from the water. Book your tickets for a trip around Bristol's Floating Harbour and beyond...
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Hire The Matthew
The Matthew of Bristol is a one-of-a-kind venue, available for your special occasion, corporate event, or as a location for filming and photoshoots!
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School Trips
The Matthew is a great choice for your school trip. Offering a unique space to learn more about Bristol’s maritime history, The Matthew caters for children of all ages.
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The Matthew Story
The Matthew that you see in Bristol today is a modern reconstruction of the original Matthew that John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.
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Support The Matthew!
A beautiful ship like The Matthew requires a lot of looking after to keep it in tip-top condition and seaworthy.
As The Matthew of Bristol Trust doesn’t receive any public or private funding, we rely hugely on the generosity of the general public to help us keep the ship afloat!
All funds raised by the charity are used to maintain The Matthew so that you can continue to visit it, sail on it and learn about its rich history.
Your support is appreciated.
VolunteerING on The Matthew!
Do you have an interest in Bristol’s maritime history and want to get involved with one of its iconic ships?
Sailing experience is not necessary, but you would need to spare us a day of your time each week, have a willingness to ‘learn the ropes’, and enjoy talking to the general public.
If you'd like to join our award-winning team of volunteers and are available on a regular basis, get in touch to find out more.
