Arnos VAle is a national exemplar of how a decaying cemetery can be brought back to its former glory, providing new and exciting ways to engage visitors of all backgrounds and ages with a city's history Arnos Vale Cemetery is a unique location that is now in the care of the Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust, a UK registered charity, so that it can be enjoyed now and saved for future generations, as Arnos Vale owes its survival and rebirth to many thousands of individuals and organisations and to the time, money and passion they put into saving this heritage jewel from dereliction Previously known as APAC, set up originally to campaign to save the cemetery, the Friends of Arnos Vale Cemetery now fundraise for the physical restoration of the Cemetery, help with grounds maintenance, adminstration and support the reception service to give access to the Books of Remembrance The Cemetery is presently held on a licence by Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust from Bristol City Council who will grant a 99 year lease from April 2012