The restoration will be carried out in two phases with an estimated total cost of £3 million.
Phase 1
The smaller of the two projects concentrates on the Abbey’s south side where the water damage is worse and will include the re-leading of the south nave aisle roof. Cost £950,000. Work commences in summer 2020 with completion in December.
Phase 2
Focus on the extensive repairs to the gutters on the north transept, the central tower and the north side of the nave. Cost £2 million.
The Roof Appeal Fund is commencing with £100,000
We will research the potential for grants from Heritage
organisations, the National Lottery and Charitable Trusts and Foundations
We will explore donations from individuals and businesses
as well as business sponsorship
We have plans to hold an annual celebrity organ recital series
Meeting the cost
For a donation of over £10,000
Your name will be inscribed on a Major Donors’ Board permanently displayed in the Abbey.
For a minimum donation of £500
You can support the 950th Anniversary Roof Appeal by purchasing a masonry block which will be used to replace a piece of damaged medieval stone. Donors will be given certificates signed by the Bishop of Selby recognising their generosity and identifying where their stone will be placed.
The names of all donors will be recorded in the benefactors’ book on permanent display in the Abbey.
We have achieved so much in recent years with your generous support but we are asking for your help once more.
'The names of all donors will be recorded in the benefactors’ book on permanent display in the Abbey.'
Chairman of Trustees
John Engelhart
Trustees
The Rt Revd
Dr John Thomson,
Bishop of Selby
The Revd Canon
John Weetman
Vicar of Selby Abbey
David Barstow
David Caulfield
Selby District Council
Stewart Skilbeck
Jennifer Cooke
Tom Pilcher
Angela Crossland
Selby District Council
Architect
David Sherriff
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