In 1997, CIBSE Past-President Richard Tully made a generous donation of £64,150 to CIBSE, with the intention that it would be used to ‘encourage the continued publication of good engineering practice in the profession of building services engineering.’
The gift was established as a long-term investment ensuring its value would continue to grow and support the Institution’s mission over time.
Nearly three decades on, the Richard Tully fund now has a value of around £151,000 and it continues to
deliver on its original purpose in meaningful ways. Most recently, CIBSE invested £20,000 to support the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, as a founding member.
This demonstrates how the legacy is directly enabling CIBSE to advance work that is central to the future of the industry, particularly in addressing climate change and supporting the transition to net zero.
The Richard Tully fund is a powerful example of how a single act of generosity can have lasting influence across generations of engineers.
If you are a CIBSE member and would like to explore leaving a legacy gift, please contact CIBSE Services managing director Simon Parker at sparker@cibse.org.