Lincoln Cathedral Fundraising
Welcome to the fundraising pages of the Lincoln Cathedral website, we’re happy you’re here. Lincoln Cathedral is one of the most exquisite medieval Cathedrals in the country, and a landmark for the city, county and beyond.
Make a DonationThere is something about heritage that moves us, connecting us all to those that have come before. Lincoln Cathedral is an example of living history – be that through the patter of Christian worship that has echoed through the building for almost one thousand years, to the heritage crafts that conserve and maintain it, to the beauty of heavenly music that enhances the liturgy.
Lincoln Cathedral is a charity, and as such, every donation we receive helps feed directly into sustaining the work, conservation and music of Lincoln Cathedral. This page helps you to understand and connect with the range of donation options, fundraising products and major campaigns that we are running. Please explore below, and if there is anything we can help with, please do get in touch.
Membership Scheme
With a host of benefits, a membership is an ideal way to support Lincoln Cathedral from just £24 per year. Whether it’s for yourself, or as a gift, we’re sure you’ll find the right membership option.
Adoptions
Adopting part of Lincoln Cathedral is an ideal gift for yourself, or for that someone who ‘has everything’. Starting at just £30, we’re sure you’ll find the adoption that’s perfect for your needs.
Sponsor a Stonemason
Sponsoring a stonemason is a great way to support the project. Starting at just £10 for 20 minutes, you will receive a certificate and information sheet on the work of our stonemasons. If you love heritage and the skill that goes into conserving buildings such as Lincoln Cathedral, we’re sure you’ll love sponsoring a stonemason!
Fundraising Newsletter | Spring 2024
Read about all the latest Fundraising News – our latest appeals and successes, as well as specific items you might be able to help us with.
Sponsor a Chorister
Starting at just £35 for one day, sponsoring a Chorister is a great way to support the music of Lincoln Cathedral. If you love music and admire the skill and dedication that goes into being part of the Choir at Lincoln Cathedral, we’re sure you’ll love sponsoring a Chorister!
Pay to play the Father Willis Organ
Purchasing a voucher to play Lincoln’s Father Willis Organ is an ideal gift for anyone with a passion for playing the organ, and is something that will be a lifelong memory.
Fabric Fund 200 Club
The Fabric Fund 200 Club is a fun way to support the ongoing work of conserving the fabric of Lincoln Cathedral.
Chapter House Appeal
Support the current major conservation project to the stunning Chapter House at Lincoln Cathedral. Find out more about the project and ways you can support by clicking the ‘Find out more’ button.
One-Off and Regular Donations
To find out more or to make a one-off, service or regular donation to Lincoln Cathedral, please click the link below.
Your donation will help to sustain the work heritage and music of Lincoln Cathedral today, and into the future.
Standing Order
If you would prefer to give by standing order, the account details for Lincoln Cathedral can be found below.
Please do let us know you are giving by standing order so we can thank you for your support. To do this, contact the Fundraising Officer, Amber Hardy by email to: amber.hardy@lincolncathedral.com with your name, and address.
If you are able to apply Gift Aid to your standing order, please sign up by completing your declaration here.
To support the Cathedral where is needed most at the time, please use the following:
Account Name: The Corporate Body of Lincoln Cathedral
Sort Code:Â 60-13-15
Account Number: 00811572
Reference: (Your Name)
Leaving a Gift in Your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will to Lincoln Cathedral is a wonderful way to show your support today, with the donation made from your estate after you die.
We have many people who choose to support the Cathedral in this way, after remembering family and friends. For many people, giving is difficult during their lifetime as there are many calls on available funds, so legacy giving enables people to support charities that are important to them without having to make a financial commitment while they are alive.
For anyone who leaves a gift to the Cathedral and lets us know by providing an extract of their Will, we’ll offer a complimentary legacy Patron Membership as a thank you, and as a way to keep you engaged with the Cathedral.
Cathedral Funds
The Cathedral has three main restricted Funds. Each of these is ringfenced for use on only that area of the Cathedral’s operation. Find out more about supporting the Fabric Fund, Library Fund and the Music Fund.
Fabric Fund
If you’re passionate about heritage, and especially the built heritage and collection of Lincoln Cathedral, click below to find out more about the Lincoln Cathedral Fabric Fund. The Fabric Fund exists to support the ongoing conservation and repair of the Cathedral building, as well as the vital heritage skills needed to do that.
Library Fund
The Wren Library and the Medieval Library at Lincoln Cathedral are truly special. The Wren houses the majority of the collection of historic books, while the medieval manuscripts are housed in a more climate controlled environment.
The Library Fund exists to support the libraries, as well as the conservation and repair of the historic books and manuscripts.
Music Fund
Lincoln Cathedral is known for musical excellence, and rightly so. The Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund exists to support the provision of music at the cathedral be that the choir, or any of the four organs, including the famous Father Willis – his last and grandest organ.