Foundation 2020 is a public campaign to build an endowment fund by March 2020 through donations from members of the public and from the businesses community. The interest generated every year from the fund will cover the cathedral’s routine repair and maintenance costs. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has provided a grant of £1million matched funding available on a £1 for £1 basis, making the first £1million raised go even further.
Matthew Kirk is the relationship and development manager at Durham Cathedral. Matthew said: “As a business, OmniCom is committed to investing in new technologies to ensure their services meet the needs of their customers. It’s great to see how they also invest in our region’s heritage; helping to provide local residents and visitors with enriching cultural experiences that they will remember for years to come.”
To find out more about how you can support Foundation 2020 as a business or individual visit www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/foundation2020, or contact Matthew Kirk at 0191 374 4055 or at matthew.kirk@durhamcathedral.co.uk.