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Who are the Friends and what do they do?
Who are the Friends?
The Friends have been part of the Cathedral community since 1937. There are presently approximately 1200 Friends of Lichfield Cathedral from all over the world and they enjoy fellowship, raising funds and having the opportunity to take part in events and visits that are organised.
What do the Friends do?
The aims of the organisation are:
- to further the religious and other charitable work of Lichfield Cathedral.
- to assist and promote the restoration, maintenance, repair and improvement of the Cathedral and to support the worship, music and ministry of the Cathedral.
- to bring people with an interest in the Cathedral together in fellowship, and in particular to strengthen the bond between the Cathedral and the Diocese.
What Have The Friends Achieved?
Over the last 20 years the Friends have provided vital funding for many Cathedral projects, including:
- The East End Appeal which concentrates on the restoration of the masonry and stonework and the reinstallation of the precious Herkenrode painted glass once it too has been restored.
- The updating and management of the Cathedral website
- The bid to develop the Chapter House exhibition which will include the Lichfield Gospels, the Lichfield Angel and a part of the Staffordshire Hoard.
- Provision of Crib figures for the Nativity scene
- Installation of the rising altar podium in the Nave Sanctuary
Benefits of Membership
As well as friendship and fellowship, members will receive:
- An invitation to the Friends’ Day held in June each year. This includes an opportunity to contribute to the AGM, enjoy Friends’ Lunch and Tea and attend Evensong.
- Invitations to a range of social events which in the past have included a Pilgrimage to join the Passion Play held decennially in Oberammergau, Germany, visits to York Minster, St. David’s Cathedral, Hopton Hall Gardens (Derbyshire), Coton Manor Gardens (Northampton) and a trip to Limburg to accompany and support the Cathedral Choir.
- A free brass and enamelled Friends’ badge.
- A copy of the Annual Report and a copy of the Friends’ newsletter Three Spires, which is published twice a year.
Forthcoming Events
How Can I Join?
A membership Application form, Gift Aid Declaration and Bankers Order form are available online by clicking here. Please print out and return to the Friends’ Office. Please note that a hard copy must be used as signatures are required on both the banker’s order and also the Gift Aid form where appropriate.
The Friends’ Administrator would be happy to help with any queries you may have and can be contacted by email or Monday and Wednesday between 9am and 1pm (telephone - 01543 306120).
Membership types are as follows:
- Annual Renewal Membership*: Individual £20, Corporate £25, Overseas (all ages) £35, Senior Citizen (over 65) £15, Parish Church £25
- Life Membership*: Individual £500, Senior Citizen (over 65) £250
*Please note these are minimum sums; if you are able to, please give more.
Who's Who
- Vice-Chairman – Helen Betts
- Treasurer – David Cooke
- Secretary – Ann Smith
- Friends' Administrator – Richard Davies
Legacies and Tributes
The work of the Friends benefits considerably from bequests. If you wish to consider the possibility of making a bequest please contact The Friends' Office to request a copy of The Friends’ legacy leaflet and further information.
The Friends' This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it is available each Monday and Wednesday from 9.00am to 1.00pm.
If you would like to hold an event such as a family party or celebration and would like to contribute toward the Friends’ work for the Cathedral, instead of receiving well meant but not always needed gifts, such donations would be very welcome.
This website is sponsored by the Friends of Lichfield Cathedral.
