Organ Appeal
Help us to restore our magnificent pipe organ
Bristol Beacon’s magnificent Harrison & Harrison pipe organ is one of the finest examples of concert hall organs and is Grade II listed. It has delighted audiences and organists from around the world for over half a century.
In June 2018 Harrison & Harrison carefully removed every pipe, tube, bellows and windchest from behind the decorative screen, catalogued each individual item and transported the entire instrument back to Durham where it was made.
Thanks to the support of the J and M Britton Trust, this unique instrument will be reinstated just as it was but with a new name: The Britton Organ. Restoring this vast instrument is costly and we need to raise a further £800,000 to bring it home and complete the work. The Britton Organ can then continue to delight music lovers for decades to come
Can you help us so we can ensure this unique instrument survives for future generations?
Donate to the organ appeal
Make a donation today and help us restore The Britton Organ – our venue’s magnificent Harrison & Harrison Pipe Organ.
Amount to donate: £
“One of the most important concert hall instruments in the UK…it’s quite incredible.”
Oliver Condy, BBC Music Magazine
All contributions, however big or small, will make a difference and help us to rehouse and restore this magnificent pipe organ. In addition to making a one-off donation online, you can join the Organ Supporters’ Circle and receive the following benefits:
£1,000
- Name on a plaque in perpetuity
- Invitation to the Britton Organ Recital and VIP reception (4 tickets)
- Opportunity to play the organ
£500
- Name on a plaque in perpetuity
- Invitation to the Britton Organ Recital and VIP reception (4 tickets)
- Opportunity to play the organ
£100
- Name on a plaque in perpetuity
Payment options
We have several options for you to make payment of your pledge.
Gift instalments
For large gifts, we’re able to take instalments of your total pledge over a few years. Please get in touch to discuss what instalment package may be best for you.
One-off payment
If you are able, you can make a payment for your full pledge amount via BACS, credit or debit card or by cheque. Please get in touch to discuss how you would like to pay.
Get in touch
To discuss how you would like to support our organ appeal and how you can make a pledge please contact us.
Organ Appeal Supporters
Mrs Chris Benstock | Raymond Burgin | Trevor G Cooper | Simon Goodman | Allen Harris | Mrs Heather Holmes | Andrew and Sophie Jackson | The Jack & Monica Britton Charitable Trust | Daphne Kauders | Dr Judith Langfield | Mrs Gillian Marris | Peter Perrott | Dr Gareth Rees | Julian Rivers | Mr Joachim Schwander | Zoe Tooth | Mr William Woodward | And those who wish to remain anonymous
The Britton Organ
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The Britton Organ
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Latest news about the Britton Organ
Inside the workshop restoring our one-of-a-kind concert hall organ
- Blog
- Photos
£250k donation towards the restoration of Bristol Beacon’s unique organ
- Bristol Beacon News
Leave a gift in your will
Leave a gift in your will
Share your passion for music with future generations by including a gift in your will so we can continue to ensure the future of this instrument for the city of Bristol.
Other ways to give
Other ways to give
There are many other ways you can support our work by sponsoring a programme of work, becoming a major donor, or simply making a donation.