Become a Patron

By becoming a Patron of Durham Cathedral, you can become part of a family of supporters who are helping to shape the future of the Cathedral. As a thank you for your support, you’ll have access to unique opportunities to experience the many facets of the Cathedral alongside fellow regular supporters.

Gifts made by Patrons of Durham Cathedral directly support the Development Programme, so you’ll be playing a vital part in helping to ensure a flourishing Cathedral for today, tomorrow and future generations.

Patron Levels

There are five levels of Patron to choose from, starting at £12.50 a month.

AIDAN from £150 per annum (£12.50 per month)

• Invitation for two to the annual Patrons’ reception
• Invitation to a special open photography evening (a rare chance to take photographs inside the Cathedral)
• Cathedral newsletter (twice a year) & monthly news/events bulletins
• Two free passes for all Cathedral attractions (including the Tower)
• Cloister Card (loyalty card offering discount in the Cathedral Shop & Undercroft Restaurant)

HILD from £300 per annum (£25 per month)

All of the benefits above, plus:

• Opportunity to attend a Choir rehearsal
• Invitation to an annual Patrons’ tour and lecture
• Invitation to a music outreach concert in the Cathedral

OSWALD from £600 per annum (£50 per month)

All of the benefits above, plus:

• Acknowledgement in the Cathedral annual report
• Invitation to an evening pilgrimage with a member of the Cathedral Chapter
• Opportunity to see ‘behind the scenes’ in the Cathedral bell tower

BEDE from £1,200 per annum (£100 per month)

All of the benefits above, plus:

• Invitation to the annual Founders and Benefactors service and reception
• Exclusive invitations to selected services, events & previews
• Complimentary copies of selected Cathedral publications and recordings

COMMUNITY OF ST CUTHBERT from £3,000 per annum (£250 per month)

All of the benefits above, plus:

• Private dinner with the Dean in the King James I dining room
• Private tour of the Cathedral upper levels
• Invitation to a private organ recital from the Cathedral’s Organist

Durham Cathedral Liber Vitae

If you give a gift of £10,000 or over to the Patron Programme, either singularly or within a five year period, you will be invited to have your generosity recorded in perpetuity in the Durham Cathedral Liber Vitae.

Please note that donations shown above are net of Gift Aid. If you are able to Gift Aid your donation, please do sign the declaration when making your gift. Thank you.

Further Information

To become a Durham Cathedral Patron, please download the patronage brochure (0.5Mb) or contact Katharine Saunders, Fundraising Officer, on 0191 374 4055 or email development@durhamcathedral.co.uk for more details.