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Society of Merchant Venturers

Trustee of the Cote Charity.

Established under Royal Charter in 1552, the men and women of the Society of Merchant Venturers work with and support people and communities from the wider Bristol area, primarily through education, care for older people, charitable giving and social enterprise.
The Society is currently educating over 4,000 children in nine schools; together with the St Monica Trust, supports over 5,000 older people; makes charitable grants to around 100 local causes every year; actively supports social enterprise initiatives; administers a wide range of trusts and grants; and with the City Council, is responsible for the stewardship of the Clifton and Durdham Downs.

To find out more about the Society of Merchant Venturers, please visit the website www.merchantventurers.com. To learn more about the Society's most recent activities, please read their Annual Review.


www.merchantventurers.com

Almshouses

The Society's involvement with Bristol's Almshouses dates back over 300 years, when it became Trustee of the Almshouses on St Michael's Hill, built in 1691. This Grade 1 listed building has been refurbished in order to provide sheltered accommodation for residents in 12 comfortable flats with an onsite laundry, communal lounge, common room and chapel.
For further information, please contact the Almshouse Manager:


Almshouse Manager
Tel 0117 987 3540, email vwithers@merchantventurers.com