What Do The Friends Do?
Be A Part Of It
The Friends are a group of like-minded people who wish to become involved in the community and life of Canterbury Cathedral. The Friends provide a channel for individuals to show their support by joining in with activities and with direct giving.
Projects
Over the years The Friends have given the equivalent of more than £15 million towards various projects to enhance and preserve Canterbury Cathedral. In 2014, we pledged to give financial support to The Canterbury Journey.
These are just some of the things we have sponsored:
| 2019 | Seed funding for Miracle Makers glass blowing project | £6380 |
| 2019 | Orchestra for Mass on Sob Sunday | £1,500 |
| 2019 | Support of Bookbag Blessing Service | £400 |
| 2019 | Sunday Club Banner | £850 |
| 2019 | Support for The Bible in Stained Glass Talks | £3,000 |
| 2018 | Information kiosk | £5,000 |
| 2018 | Recording and live-streaming equipment | £5,000 |
| 2018 | Recording of Nave Vault architecture | £9,900 |
| 2018 | Friendly tea and coffee after Sunday Eucharist £3,900 | |
| 2018 | Music for Remembrance and Reconciliation | £3,900 |
| 2018 | Renovation of the Cathedral Clock | £42,000 |
| 2018 | Funding towards the purchase of the Lyghfield Bible | £22,000 |
| 2018 | Suspended art installation | £23,000 |
| 2017 | Assessment of the First Miracle Window | £24,800 |
| 2017 | Organ Loft and Console | £335,000 |
| 2017 | Automatic Defibrillator | £1200 |
| 2017 | Cathedral Concert | £3430 |
| 2017 | Archive Storage Boxes | £2300 |
| 2017 | Tapestry of Light Installation | £3970 |
| 2017 | Cathedral Hymn Books | £2300 |
| 2017 | Reference Books for Apprentices | £500 |
| 2017 | Garden Waste Shredder | £4761 |
| 2017 | Victorian Altar Frontal Conservation | £8480 |
| 2016 | Christmas CD recording | £9500 |
| 2016 | Victorian Altar Frontal Conservation | £29,000 |
| 2016 | Mobile Elevated Working Platform | £70,000 |
| 2016 | Mobile Elevated Working Platform | £70,000 |
| 2016-17 | in support of The Canterbury Journey | £168,000 |
| 2014-15 | in support of he Canterbury Journey | £82,000 |
| 2012 | contribution towards new Chamber Organ | £73,000 |
| 2011 | The Choristers New Minibus | £26,900 |
| 2010 | Restoration Christ Church Gates | £308,000 |
| 2009 | Howley Harrison Library | £283,500 |
| 2007 | Cathedral Chairs | £352,200 |
| 2006 | Cathedral Restoration | £625,200 |
| 2004 | Cathedral Restoration | £307,000 |
| 1996-97 | Cathedral Education Centre | £414,200 |
| 1993 | Nave Floor Repaving | £222,600 |
| 1990 | Christ Church Gate Statue | £192,600 |
| 1972 | New Stained Glass Workshop and Stonemasons’ Yard | £126,600 |
| 1967 | Repairs to Bell Harry | £244,400 |
| 1948 | Rebuilding of the organ | £538,500 |
| 1939 | Great Cloister Vault blazoning of 800 shields of arms | £136,300 |
Figures are expressed in 2016 prices.
A full list of projects sponsored by The Friends is available on the Friends’ Desk in the Cathedral and also from the Friends’ Office.