The staggering sum of £54,000 was raised at a Festival of Chaplaincy fund raising dinner held in Lincoln Cathedral on Friday 21st March 2025.
At the sold out event, 500 guests enjoyed a delicious meal in the glorious surroundings of the Cathedral Nave whilst generously supporting the Cathedral and two Lincolnshire Chaplaincies – LRAC (Agriculture) and LCHC (Chaplains in GP surgeries).
The event was hosted by John Innervdale and with support from school ambassador pupils from the sixth form at Lincoln Minster School, and exceeded all expectations from the organisers.
The dinner marked the start of a whole weekend celebrating the work of chaplains. Sally-Ann Robinson, joint chair of the organising committee of the festival commented on presentation of the cheque, stating that “The outstanding success of the festival was not only to raise much needed funds but also to increase awareness of the work of chaplains, offering support and a listening ear where needed across the county. The committee would like to thank all the sponsors and guests who attended this event.”
