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Development
“Our Development Programme captures what we believe will be central to our mission as this new century unfolds and will help us to ensure that we can broaden the scope of our ministry to people far and near. — The Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove, Dean of Durham
With your support, the Development Programme aims to strengthen the connections Durham Cathedral makes between people and place. Our plans for the next five years include a diverse range of projects under the following headings:
Durham Cathedral and its environs are of international cultural and historical value, recognized by their inscription as a World Heritage Site. We intend to conserve and develop the Cathedral’s unique and inspiring fabric, and the surrounding natural environment, so that it can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Projects include…
- Stone masonry repairs to the Chapel of Nine Altars
- Lighting improvements in the Cathedral church
- Structural assessment and repairs to Prebends Bridge
- Conservation of the historic Durham woodland and riverbanks
Worship and music sit at the very heart of the Cathedral and provide the daily rhythm for life within it. Our aim is to continue developing the programme of services and liturgical events, and to support the development of musicians including providing more opportunities for young people to experience, take part in, and enjoy music.
Projects include…
- New seating for the Nave
- A means-tested bursary programme for Choristers
- Developing our Music Outreach Programme
- A new grand piano for the Cathedral church
Every inch of the Cathedral, and the collections contained within it, tells a story and can help us to discover and enjoy our heritage. We wish to extend our welcome to visitors and enhance the experience of everyone that comes here through the development of our collections, interpretation facilities, and arts and education programmes.
Projects include…
- Major development of the Cathedral’s collections and visitor attractions
- A temporary exhibition of the Lindisfarne Gospels
- Extending our Education Programme for schools, families and adult learners
- Installing conservation controls in the Refectory Library
Throughout its history, the Cathedral has been a focal point for the communities it serves. Our aim is to develop, through partnerships with other organisations, our work with communities where we’re able to make a positive difference to people’s lives. This is currently a single project which will focus on:
- Developing our community partnerships
- Establishing an Outreach Development Group to identify where the Cathedral can support local and regional needs
- Support a new Development Officer post within the Diocese to advise and support local churches and congregations
Supporters of the Development Programme include:
- Members of the Patron Scheme and other individual donors
- Alan Evans Memorial Trust
- AllChurches Trust
- Arthur Souster Charitable Trust
- B&B Press
- The Banks Community Fund
- The Banks Group
- The Barbour Trust
- The Benevolent Committee of the Province of Durham
- Biffa Award – Building Communities. Transforming Lives.
- Blue River
- Brewin Dolphin
- Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England
- Chester-le-Track
- The Chorister Schools Association
- County Durham Community Foundation
- David Boardman Trust
- The Dunard Fund
- Durham Cathedral Choir Association
- Durham City Freemen
- Durham County Council
- Durham Markets
- Durham Times
- English Heritage
- Enlighten Design
- Friends of Cathedral Music
- The Friends of Durham Cathedral
- The Garfield Weston Foundation
- The Glaziers' Trust
- The Headley Trust
- Hargreaves Services
- Heritage Lottery Fund
- The Lake Foundation
- Latimer Hinks
- Lord Barnby's Foundation
- Northumbrian Water
- Oldfields Noted Eating Houses
- The Ouseley Trust
- The Paul & Louise Cooke Endowment
- Peter & Jayne Cook Foundation
- Phoenix Print Solutions
- Profound Services
- The Reedham Trust
- The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys
- The Schroder Charity Trust
- Sir James Knott Trust
- The Surtees Trust
- Swinburne Maddison Solicitors
- The Vardy Group
- The Wolfson Foundation
- The Worshipful Company of Masons
Further Information
To support the Development Programme, find out how to become a Patron or become a Corporate Partner.
You can read more about our plans by downloading the Durham Cathedral Development Plan 2008-2013 (672Kb).
For more information, please call Katharine Saunders, Fundraising Officer, on 0191 374 4055, or email development@durhamcathedral.co.uk.