The much-loved medieval chapel and dining halls of the original Friary of St Nicholas, along with other historic buildings such as the mid-Victorian School House (1864) and Big School (1881), have been at the heart of Christ College for generations of Breconians.

We often take these buildings for granted because they are part of the fabric of the Christ College experience. However, they are important buildings that require continuous attention. Most day-to-day maintenance is handled by our highly skilled Estates team, but aspects of the buildings’ care requires costly specialist expertise. We also have a number of historic artefacts that similarly need specialist attention.

The purpose of the Chapel and Heritage Fund is to actively help to safeguard the school's heritage. Every donation to the Chapel and Heritage Fund goes directly to preserving our historic legacy for the future.

Since the fund's inception in 2023, we have embarked on a planned sequence of projects to conserve important artefacts. The posts below tell the stories of what has already been achieved, thanks to the generosity of donors.

To join them in supporting the school’s rich heritage, please consider a donation to the Chapel and Heritage Fund.