StanSP Posted 9 September 2019 Posted 9 September 2019 https://www.lcfc.com/news/1339809/vichai-srivaddhanaprabha-foundation-makes-major-donation-to-leicester-cathedral Quote The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation has reaffirmed its position at the heart of the community with an £800,000 grant towards the restoration and renewal of Leicester Cathedral. - Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation gives £800,000 grant to Leicester Cathedral Revealed - Money will help key restoration works on an important city landmark - Late Leicester City Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha had supported the Cathedral since 2014 - The grant is a continuation of Khun Vichai’s legacy and commitment to the city of Leicester Those funds will be entrusted to Leicester Cathedral Revealed – a visionary project aimed at restoring and protecting the historic Grade II listed building that dates back as far as the 13th century. Alongside the vital work to renew the sacred spaces, which contain the tomb of King Richard III, the vision will also see the creation of a new heritage centre that will benefit the entire community. The site attracts 130,000 visitors each year and its long history has helped establish it as both an important gateway to the city as well as a building of great cultural significance for the people of Leicester. Leicester Cathedral Revealed is a vision that aligns perfectly with the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation’s commitment to give back to the people of Leicester by supporting important local causes, and one that can benefit many generations. Leicester City Chief Executive Susan Whelan said: “The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation is very proud to support the restoration of Leicester Cathedral – an asset of great value to people of all faiths in our multicultural city. “Since its formation, the Foundation has aimed to support causes that make a difference to the lives of people in Leicester – an objective we remain wholly committed to in the delivery of Khun Vichai’s legacy.” The Very Revd David Monteith, Dean of Leicester, added: “This is such a transformational gift. Khun Vichai was so supportive of so many important causes in Leicester and it is heartwarming to see the Foundation continue his legacy. I believe this donation sends out a strong message that this is a project which will benefit all our communities because it will enhance the individual experience of being within the Cathedral – whether you come as a visitor, a pilgrim or a worshipper. We now have £2.3M left to raise and this support has given us confidence that we will reach that target.” The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation was renamed in honour of the Football Club’s late Chairman in 2018 and aims to use its position to be a force for good through its impact on the lives of people in its community. Millions of pounds have been raised for dozens of worthy causes since its formation in 2011, and in the name Leicester City’s late Chairman, those commitments have been reinforced and its work continues to go from strength-to-strength. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha first supported the Cathedral with a grant in 2014 towards the reinterment of Richard III and, since then, the Football Club and the Cathedral have worked together supporting the communities in and around the city.
ARM1968 Posted 9 September 2019 Posted 9 September 2019 That is so fitting - the ties that bind us. (No pun intended but it is poetic).
ElusiveEd Posted 9 September 2019 Posted 9 September 2019 Ain't we just got the best owners? Just WOW!
Stadt Posted 9 September 2019 Posted 9 September 2019 Brilliant but the proposed extension to the cathedral is absolutely horrendous
Fox92 Posted 9 September 2019 Posted 9 September 2019 Good work. Always nice to see owners put into the community too.
Jimothy Posted 9 September 2019 Posted 9 September 2019 17 minutes ago, Stadt said: Brilliant but the proposed extension to the cathedral is absolutely horrendous I'd prefer to have seen them hold it back until a better design was submitted.
Crazy Kop Corner Posted 9 September 2019 Posted 9 September 2019 Vichai's legend will live forever. What a man he was and what a son he raised.
Aus Fox Posted 9 September 2019 Posted 9 September 2019 I hope they swap the worshippers pews with the family pews.
Collymore Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 I went to the Kind Richard visitor bit but then saw how much it cost to get in and hastily retreated.
MC Prussian Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 11 hours ago, Stadt said: Brilliant but the proposed extension to the cathedral is absolutely horrendous "Horrendous" is pushing it, they could at least make an effort to have it blend in more nicely with the cathedral itself:
StanSP Posted 10 September 2019 Author Posted 10 September 2019 1 hour ago, Collymore said: I went to the Kind Richard visitor bit but then saw how much it cost to get in and hastily retreated. What about the Unkind Richard bit? Is that cheaper?
Jimothy Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 2 minutes ago, StanSP said: What about the Unkind Richard bit? Is that cheaper? That's even more expensive, the bastard.
Guest MattP Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 1 hour ago, Collymore said: I went to the Kind Richard visitor bit but then saw how much it cost to get in and hastily retreated. Well worth it though, it's fantastic - one of the best things in the City. Amazes me how many people who are born or live here haven't made the effort to go.
SemperEadem Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 15 minutes ago, MattP said: Well worth it though, it's fantastic - one of the best things in the City. Amazes me how many people who are born or live here haven't made the effort to go. Yeah agree, it is really good.
StriderHiryu Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 Pure class. How many owners in world football give as much back as KP? They are a cut above.
turkish14 Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 For me, to read that they “want to give something back to Leicester” despite, in my view giving us so much already. These guys really are too good to us.
Stadt Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 Vichai and Top definitely have an affinity to Leicester as a city but I get the impression a lot of the suits at the club don’t.
Collymore Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 9 hours ago, MattP said: Well worth it though, it's fantastic - one of the best things in the City. Amazes me how many people who are born or live here haven't made the effort to go. Thanks, will give it go.
Finnegan Posted 10 September 2019 Posted 10 September 2019 11 hours ago, Collymore said: I went to the Kind Richard visitor bit but then saw how much it cost to get in and hastily retreated. It's shit as well tbh. All style no actual substance. This is superb from the owners though.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.