Marianne Okamoto Richardson was the wife of the Space’s founder, Robert Richardson. It was after Marianne’s untimely death in a tragic road accident that Robert set about his plan to transform the derelict former chapel into the Space. At a similar time, the Marianne Okamoto Richardson Trust was established to provide music education and activities for young people. Last year, the trustees took the difficult decision to dissolve the Marianne Okamoto Richardson Trust and bequeath the remaining funds to the Space. St Paul’s Arts Trust, the charity that manages the Space, is extremely grateful to receive these funds and immensely honoured that the trust has asked us to carry on Marianne’s legacy.