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Become a Friend of Sheffield Cathedral

The Work of the Friends

The Friends of Sheffield Cathedral was founded in 1997.

Our purpose is to support the ministry and mission of the Cathedral, to preserve and enhance the building and its arts, and to raise awareness of the Cathedral in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and beyond, by:

Assisting and supporting the Dean and Chapter in maintaining and improving the services, music, fabric, fittings, ornaments and facilities of the Cathedral.
Contributing resources to enhance the interpretation of the heritage and spirituality of the Cathedral.
Encouraging the interest and participation of young people through the arts, education and other activities.
Stimulating and maintaining public interest in the Cathedral.

Each year the Friends organise exciting and interesting events.

We support Cathedral services and activities, particularly activities involving the Cathedral musicians. Recently we have commissioned a new chalice, paten and ciborium, designed by a local artist as part of the Galvanize Festival.

Achievements

In line with our aims, recent contributions and achievements made as a result of the Friends group include:

Provision of a donations box for visitors in the Cathedral entrance
Support to Parish pilgrimages
Commission of silk banners to be used in procession at major services
Contributions to the Cathedral to assist with staff training and refreshments after the installation of the Dean
Sponsorship of concerts during the Cathedral Arts Festival
Loan of £2500 to produce a Cathedral Guide Book
Supporting the redesign of the website (2010)

People

Presidents: The Lord Lieutenant of Sheffield and the Bishop of Sheffield.

Vice-Presidents: The High Sheriff of Yorkshire, The Master Cutler and The Lord Mayor

Chair: Councillor Diane Leek

Secretary: Gill MacGregor

Becoming a Friend

We are always open to new members. You do not need to have any particular connection with the Cathedral. Friends are those who are glad to offer support to the Cathedral and to be kept in touch with its activities. You will also be invited to special social events and visits to places of interest.

If you would like to help Sheffield Cathedral to be a place for all people, the Dean and Chapter invite you to become a Friend. You can join for just one year or become ‘a Friend for life’!

Types of membership

Life Membership

Individual	£150
Joint	£200
Corporate (20 Years)	£200

Annual Renewal Membership

Individual	£20
Joint	£30
Corporate (Churches or Schools)	£30
Senior Citizens or Student	£15
Senior Citizens or Student Joint	£25
Overseas Members	£20

To join, please download the Friends leaflet and membership form and return it with your payment to: The Membership Secretary, Friends of Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA.

Benefits

As a Friend you will receive the following benefits:

A copy of our regular newsletter “The Lantern”
Invitation to Cathedral events with specially discounted prices at some arts events
An invitation to the annual dinner in October
Attend programme of social events and visits

Events

To find out about our forthcoming events please see the events calendar in the arts and events section of this site.