Support the care and future of our Cathedral

The Chichester Cathedral Restoration and Development Trust (Charity No. 1156729) leads fundraising for the Cathedral’s major projects, supporting the care of the historic building and its role in the life of the community.

Chichester Cathedral receives no regular funding from government or central church sources and relies on the generosity of supporters. Through the Trust, donations help deliver essential conservation and development projects that safeguard the Cathedral for future generations.

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Explore the projects below to see how you can support the Cathedral’s future.

How you can give

Make a one-off donation

By making a one-off or regular payment to Chichester Cathedral, you can help preserve the historic cathedral and its community for future generations.

For further information or questions, call 01243 812991, Monday to Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm) or visit us at Chichester Cathedral Restoration and Development Trust, The Royal Chantry, Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester PO19 1PX.

Chichester Cathedral Restoration & Development Trust CIO
Registered Charity No. 1156729
Please note CAF donate whom we use for online donations will deduct a processing fee of up to 3.7% from your donation

Make a regular contribution

Regular gifts allow us to better predict our finances, and plan for major projects to sustain the Cathedral and its community.

Please complete this form and return it to the Trust office, Chichester Cathedral. If you have any questions please call the Chichester Cathedral Restoration and Development Trust on 01243 812991.

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Leave a legacy

Cherish Chichester Cathedral: preserve its past, protect its future.

Whether in your lifetime or through a gift in your will, your support helps sustain this sacred space - a place of worship, heritage, music and art - for generations to come.

Why Leave a Gift?

Because some places are worth protecting.

Chichester Cathedral has stood for centuries as a place of peace, worship, music, and welcome - shaped by the prayers and generosity of generations past. By leaving a gift in your will, you carry that generosity forward, ensuring this sacred space remains open, active, and cared for, for all who come after us.

No matter the size, every legacy matters.

Chichester Cathedral is a hub of heritage and culture, a landmark of Christian faith and teaching which has been at the heart of Chichester for more than 900 years.

We greatly appreciate all the current financial support we receive. And it does not need to stop there – if you include the Cathedral in your will, your support will continue beyond your lifetime, helping to protect the future of Chichester Cathedral for generations to come.

By leaving a gift in your will, your passion can become your legacy – and any gift, however large or small, can really make a difference.

What Legacies Support

Music and worship
Conservation and repair
Education and outreach
Hospitality and welcome

How to Leave a Gift

Leaving a gift is straightforward - you can choose a percentage of your estate or a residual gift after providing for your family.

Any amount is welcome and will be used with care.

Advice on tax relief when you leave a gift to a charity.

Advice on making a will.

Letting Us Know

If you’ve chosen to remember Chichester Cathedral in your will, we’d love to know - simply so we can thank you, keep you informed and plan more carefully for the future. All information shared will be treated in confidence.

Have you pledged a gift in your will?

Please feel free to contact us if you are happy to let us know.

For more information, please contact:

Alison George, Director of Fundraising
Chichester Cathedral Restoration and Development Trust
Tel: 01243 812480 | alison.george@chichestercathedral.org.uk
Chichester Cathedral, The Royal Chantry, Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1PX

You can download our legacy pledge form here...

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Stewardship & Charities:

All legacies for the Cathedral are stewarded by the Chichester Cathedral Restoration and Development Trust.

Chichester Cathedral (charity no. 1205740)
Chichester Cathedral Restoration and Development Trust (charity no. 1156729)
Chichester Cathedral Friends (charity no. 1158498)

Current projects you can support

The lower level of Chichester Cathedral's Bell Tower

Securing the future of Cathedral's Bell Tower

To preserve this iconic landmark for bellringing, while also exploring a new and sustainable use for the building.

The Cathedral spire behind a line of trees

Our Net Zero ambitions

Chichester Cathedral, alongside other churches, cathedrals, and buildings across the Church of England’s cohort, has committed to achieving net zero carbon by 2030.

A vibrant modern tapestry in a cathedral setting

Making the Cathedral accessible for all

Making the Cathedral accessible is an investment in a more inclusive community experience, where everyone can enjoy its transformative beauty.

Fundraising events and supporter communities

Festival of Flowers

The biennial Festival of Flowers is a major fundraiser for Chichester Cathedral and a highlight in our events calendar.

Chichester Cathedral American Patrons

Chichester Cathedral American Patrons celebrates the many connections that exist between Sussex and North America. Following recent in-depth research into the Cathedral’s extensive Anglo-American heritage, we are keen to share all that we have learnt about our transatlantic links.

Livery Company Thanksgiving Service

Held every two years, this special Thanksgiving Service welcomes livery members from across Sussex to the Cathedral.

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