Liverpool
Cathedral
Patrons of
the Organ
Why Patrons of the Organ?
Following the completion of the Cathedral in 1978, the Chapter were anxious
to gather together Patrons who valued our magnificent Willis Organ and
would support our recitals and musical events. In order to sustain our great
musical tradition, we need your help.
The Organ has been in use since the Consecration in 1924. Between 1958
and 1960 it was completely overhauled and modernised, including the
provision of a new all-electric action and a humidifying system. A further
major programme of restoration took place during 1977 and 1978, dealing
with widespread deterioration of the mechanism, pipe-work metal fatigue,
rewiring, (using hundreds of miles of special cable) and a new wind system.
The cost of this latter restoration was almost £100,000 and at today’s prices
similar work would be in the region of £750,000.
Since 1980 the Organ has been in the very capable hands of David Wells
Organ Builders, Liverpool and requires regular attention to keep it in good
order. As large an instrument such as this, with nearly 10,000 pipes, needs a
further £20,000 a year to cover tuning and ongoing maintenance. These costs
cannot be met from present funds.
You can help . . .
 By giving regular support to our Recitals and Concerts.
 By enrolling as a Patron of the Organ.
 By sending a donation to help maintain the Organ.
The benefits of becoming a Patron . . .
 You will receive a membership card entitling you to free admission at
each of the four Bank Holiday Recitals, and Anniversary Recital.
 On production of your membership card you will be allowed free
parking for all Cathedral Recitals and Concerts.
 You will be placed on our mailing list to receive details of musical events.
 You will be invited to attend a special Gala recital, at reduced rate,
preceded by an exclusive reception for Patrons of the Organ.
You can join by completing the form on the reverse of this leaflet.
By doing this, you will know that as a Patron you are helping to maintain our
musical tradition, with one of the world’s largest and finest Organs, for
present and future generations.
Ian Tracey
Organist Titulaire
To: Patrons of the Organ, Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool, L1 7AZ
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I wish to make a donation towards the maintenance of the
Cathedral Organ and enclose a cheque for £
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I wish to enrol as a Patron of the Organ and enclose a cheque
for £30 for my annual membership fee
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I wish to enrol as a Patron of the Organ and have completed the
standing order overleaf
Gift Aid Declaration
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I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax
for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that
all the charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to
will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT
and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the church will reclaim 25p of tax on
every £1 that I give.
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* please make cheque payable to: Liverpool Cathedral Patrons of the Organ
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