78 Bishopsgate

A TRULY BEAUTIFUL VENUE
WITH A UNIQUE STORY
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Contents
An Introduction to 78 Bishopsgate
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History
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The Spaces
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Spaces Details
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Standard Rate Card
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The Catering
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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Contact and Location
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St Ethelburga’s becomes 78 Bishopsgate
Introduction
St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace is a charity based
in a 1000 year old church most recently remembered for its virtual
destruction by an IRA bomb in 1993 and its subsequent
reconstruction. Its work, as the name implies, involves exploring the
relationship between faith and conflict as well as interfaith dialogue
and training. It mounts over 100 public events every year and to
better fund its work the charity has decided, for the first time, to make
the venue available to the open market for event hire under the
banner of “78 Bishopsgate”.
Extremely convenient for the City, this is not a large capacity events venue (see Space Details) and as such
can offer a degree of intimacy and dignity. Its very history promotes calm reflection and a sense of
perspective which can provide a wonderful “accelerator” to events be they management training
seminars, AGM’s, or team away days simply to allow pause for thought. Near destruction and a
subsequent rebuilding also imbued it with a sense of joy and optimism that is a wonderful backdrop to
any celebratory event.
We look forward to welcoming you. Not only will you enjoy it but you will have the satisfaction of
knowing that by choosing 78 Bishopsgate you are doing more than holding an event – you are doing good!
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The History
This structure is a rare surviving example of the medieval City
churches that were mostly destroyed during the Great Fire of
London in 1666. It is dedicated to St Ethelburga’s, a 7th century
abbess of Barking; she was the sister of Saint Erkenwald, a Bishop
of London. Its foundation date is unknown, but it was first
recorded in 1250 as the church of St Adelburga-the-Virgin. The
dedication to "-the-Virgin" was dropped in Puritan times but was
later restored.
The church was rebuilt in the 15th century – possibly around
1411 – and a small square bell turret was added in 1775. In order
to raise revenue for the church, whose parish covered just three acres, a wooden porch was built over its
exterior in the 16th century to house two shops. It underwent major
changes in 1932, when Bishopsgate was controversially widened. The
shops were demolished and the porch dismantled, revealing the
façade of the church for the first time in centuries.
It suffered modest bomb damage during the London Blitz of the
Second World War and was restored in 1953. In 1993, the church was
half destroyed when a massive IRA bomb exploded nearby,
devastating Bishopsgate and causing an estimated £350M worth of
damage. After significant fundraising efforts it was rebuilt to its
original plan, though much changed internally. The church now
houses the St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace. The
Centre organises a programme of more than 100 public events a year
exploring the relationship between faith and conflict, as well as interfaith dialogue and training.
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The Spaces
We look forward to welcoming you to a truly beautiful venue space in the heart of the city. A superb
combination of intimate space, historical features and modern touches ensuring the perfect event
experience, whatever your event plans. From conferences to drinks receptions, private dinners to
weddings, this is a unique space and a unique experience.
The Nave
As you enter this wonderful medieval church from one of the busiest
streets in London the first thing that hits you is the sense of
tranquillity and calm that buildings with unique histories invariably
manage to generate. The Nave provides the main event space. With
high ceiling, original arches and fascinating artefacts there is no doubt
this will become one of the best known event settings in London.
The Aisle
Adjacent to the Nave is the Aisle. This is the perfect catering or break
out space and provides a suitable holding area for a reception or
registration prior to any event. It has a bar and lounge furniture and
access to all amenities including kitchen and toilets.
The Garden
As part of the re-construction of there was a peaceful garden designed
to give a chance to reflect. Recently re-planted it consists of two
courtyards. A perfect oasis for a summer event or a break in
proceedings during a long day.
The Tent
This original Bedouin Tent was built to provide a meeting place for the
charity and to provide the perfect forum for interfaith and
reconciliation discussion. Whilst the tent is not part of the standard
hire the charity will happily consider each request on its merits.
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Space details
Nave layout and capacity
Standing reception - maximum 120 people
Seated Dinner – maximum 80 guests on 7 round tables
Theatre style (chairs facing front altar) - maximum 90 people
Informal style facing presentation wall (chairs in semi-circular rows) - maximum 70 people
Cafe style (rectangular tables with 6 chairs around) - maximum 36 people
Board room style - maximum 30 people
U-shaped with tables - maximum 25 people
Garden
Standing for up to 60 guests, BBQs are possible in the garden area.
The Tent
Seating for 28 in the round seating on the edges.
Use of Space
The tent can be hired independently of the main venue. If only the Nave is hired we cannot guarantee that
the Tent will not be in use either by the charity or another client. We will inform you at the time of
booking. If this is proposed after the booking is confirmed we will give you first option to ensure exclusive
use of the venue.
The garden is also a shared facility unless the Nave and tent are booked in together.
Restrictions
Although the building is a consecrated church there are few restrictions to activities within. We regret
that we are not able to hold wedding ceremonies or civil ceremonies although we have hosted blessings
and wedding receptions. Licence is standard to 11pm. Extensions are available
Audio Visual
There is a standalone Bose sound system and hand held wireless microphones, permanently situated in
the Nave. There is a fixed projector focused on the side wall of the Nave which will plug into any laptop.
There is Wi Fi throughout the building. These items are included in the daytime hire (not evening events)
but we would recommend that you hire our in house technician at an additional £150 + VAT per session
or £250 + VAT for the day to ensure all of the items are in order for your event.
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Standard Venue Hire Rates
We very much appreciate that sometimes venues can penalise smaller groups because of flat fee hire
rates and have attempted to provide a hire tariff that allows groups of all sizes to enjoy 78 Bishopsgate.
Standard hire
periods
Guest Numbers
Mornings Only
8am – 12pm
Includes AV hire
Full Day
8am – 5pm
Includes AV hire
Evening Only
6.30pm – 12am
AV not included
Weekend
supplements
NAVE
NAVE
NAVE
NAVE
£450.00
£750.00
£900.00
Supplementary
£100.00
£10.00
per additional guest
£20.00
per additional guest
£15.00
per additional guest
£950.00
£1750.00
£1650.00
TENT ONLY
TENT ONLY
TENT ONLY
TENT ONLY
£200.00
£400.00
£300.00
£100.00
Tent + Nave
Tent + Nave
Tent + Nave
Tent + Nave
NAVE
Main space and
including use of the
Garden
Minimum Charge Up to and including
30 guests
For larger groups
80 guests and above
Minimum catering
spend required POA
Supplementary
£5.00
per additional guest
TENT
including use of the
garden and access to
facilities
Up to 25 guests
WHOLE VENUE
EXCLUSIVE USE
N.B. These rates are exclusive of VAT at 20%
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Caterers
Crown Group
78 Bishopsgate are delighted to have appointed Crown Catering
to look after all our catering needs. Encompassing Seasoned
Events and Kudos Delivered we are able to offer all the required
skills, abilities and capacity to provide for every type and style of
event to exceptional standards.
Seasoned Events will provide for all bespoke catering to include parties and
sit down meals. With over 30 years’ experience in the events industry, they
offer a range of tailored services to clients at venues where an outside caterer
is required. Seasoned Events were proud to have been named as one of the
industry’s top five caterers by Event Magazine in 2012.
Kudos Delivered are passionate and flexible caterers, delivering fresh food throughout
London, direct to venues for events and specialise in providing food solutions to venues
without kitchen facilities, on a regular or an ad-hoc basis, from small working lunches to
lunch menus for 100.
We do not have in-house catering facilities and cannot allow catering to be brought into the building
unless it is from our appointed caterers. Where the requirements are such that our caterers are not able
to provide specific requirements we will always be happy to discuss alternative arrangements.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
The Charity
78 Bishopsgate is owned by St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace. This charity was born
from the ashes of the IRA bomb in 1993. When you book an event at 78 Bishopsgate we will automatically
enrol yourself or your organisation into a Friends of St Ethelburga’s. This is a free membership that will
allow you to then book the venue at discounted rates for the next 12 months and also allow you access to
a whole range of charitable activities not ordinarily available including speakers and free sessions. You
may well find some relevance in the charity’s programme of activities and there have been examples of
effective conflict resolution within corporate situations.
The Charity has some of the following aimsTo address the pressing issues of our time, we need to learn
how to work together across differences of all kinds. By building and renewing relationships across
divisions of conflict, culture and religion we can release new energy and hope.
St Ethelburga's offers:
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support for communities experiencing conflict;
training courses that share our tools and approaches.
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support a network of people who build relationships across divisions in their own situations
offer a focal point of intellectual and cultural inquiry into new ways of working with difference,
division and disagreement
stimulate questioning and reflection on the ethics, values and practice of reconciliation.
We believe the starting points of building relationships are mutual listening and stimulating curiosity.
We use tools to facilitate this which include:
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Participatory dialogue processes
Working with personal story and narrative
Coaching and mentoring.
Our experience of working with religious differences and conflicting narratives equips us to help with:
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Complex or sensitive issues
Cultural differences of all kinds
Situations where core values and identities are at stake.
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Catering
Seasoned Events recognises the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and strives to
ensure that all its companies operate in a manner that is both ecological and ethical.
OUR MISSION
Increase energy efficiency.
Reduce energy consumption.
Reduce water consumption.
Minimise CO2 emissions.
OUR APPROACH
We monitor the working practices of all our suppliers.
Our products are sustainable and ethically sourced.
We reduce emissions by sourcing local/regional produce, supplies and staff.
We recycle paper, glass, toner cartridges and cardboard.
We purchased new vehicles with the latest Euro5 energy efficient engines.
We use numerous online e-brochures to reduce paper brochures.
All lights, computers and electrical equipment are switched off after work.
We have regular maintenance of equipment.
We provide support to local communities and charities.
Seasoned Events conducts business with integrity and courtesy to foster a culture of collaboration and
participation with both staff and clients to develop mutually compatible policies that promote sustainable
processes.
We maximise quality and innovation in our service delivery to exceed our customers’ expectations and
we establish methods of harnessing our resources to maximise the benefits these can bring to the
implementation of projects that will contribute to the communities within which we work.
CSR is a passion driven across our business and is not merely a corporate doctrine. Our ISO 14001
accreditation is consequently an achievement we are rightly proud of and it is this policy which drives our
on-going commitments to the environment.
OUR GREEN INITIATIVES
As part of our on-going commitment to our ISO 14001 environmental management accreditation the
Seasoned Events team undertakes three “green initiatives” every year.
Our initiatives last year were to reduce the carbon footprint of our team with the Pedometer Challenge
where staff walked to meetings and site visits where possible instead of using public transport; by
producing electronic contract tenders instead of using reams and reams of paper; and by recycling our
waste.
The results were fantastic; the team walked over 200 miles, recycled over 10 tonnes of glass, paper and
cardboard; and submitted 81% of its tenders electronically.
This year we are continuing with our three 2011 initiatives as well as planting 1 tree in a local orchard for
every 1,000 guests we serve.
All of the team at Seasoned Events is committed to delivering our green initiatives and they have now
become part of our daily routines. We hope that together we can create a culture of environmental
responsibility within our business.
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Contact and Location
78 Bishopsgate
David Webster
Events Manager
London
EC2N 4AG
T: 0845 548 7878
E: [email protected]
Directions to 78 Bishopsgate
The venue is located within St Ethelburga’s Church, on the east
side of Bishopsgate between St Helen’s Place and Camomile
Street. (It is exactly opposite a very tall office block clearly
marked no. 99 Bishopsgate.)
Entrance is by the passage way at the left hand side of the church.
By Rail / Underground
The nearest mainline/underground station is Liverpool Street (about 3 minutes walk). Exit the
mainline Station on to Bishopsgate, turn right (south) and cross over the road. Continue past
Hounsditch and Camomile Street and 78 Bishopsgate is a few yards further on the left.
Alternatively Bank or Monument Underground stations are both about 5 minutes’ walk. From
Bank, take Exit 2 to Threadneedle Street to Bishopsgate. Turn left into Bishopsgate and cross
over the road. The venue is a few yards up the road on the right. From Monument, take
Gracechurch Street, which becomes Bishopsgate after you cross Leadenhall Street. Continue
along Bishopsgate and the venue is a few yards up the road on the right.
By Bus
Bus route numbers 8, 26, 35, 47, 48, 149, 242, 344 and 388 stop outside the Centre.
By Car
There are some parking meters in Houndsditch and Finsbury Square. Please check the NCP
website for car parks.
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Thank you for viewing and we look forward to welcoming
you. If you would like to book a site visit or discuss any
element of your event please call us on
0845 548 7878 or email [email protected]
Thank you
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