“We are absolutely delighted to have reached our ambitious £300,000 appeal goal, thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our wonderful community!” said Chris Dailliston, Dean of Peterborough Cathedral, alongside Leader of the Council, Councillor Dennis Jones and Pep Cipriano. “We extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this remarkable achievement, whether through a donation, volunteering their time or spreading the word about our appeal. Your kindness and support will have a lasting impact on the life of Peterborough Cathedral and its community, and we are truly grateful.”
Peterborough Cathedral is celebrating a remarkable milestone, having exceeded its £300,000 fundraising target as part of the Peterborough Cathedral Crisis Campaign. This success was made possible by the generosity of over 1,000 individual donors, with a significant anonymous donation helping push the total beyond the goal.
This incredible support ensures that the Cathedral can remain open and continue its vital work within the community. Additionally, the funds raised will allow the Cathedral to begin essential projects aimed at securing its long-term future.
The Very Reverend Chris Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough, expressed his gratitude, saying:
“We’re hugely delighted (and relieved) to have achieved and exceeded our £300,000 target. We are also truly humbled by the depth and breadth of support from over a thousand generous individual donors and other groups and institutions, within the city and beyond, who have helped us achieve this goal and ensure that the doors of our Cathedral will remain open to all. Every gift, however great or small, is so greatly appreciated.
However, we are in no way complacent. This is only the first step in building a long-term sustainable future for the Cathedral. We continue to operate on fine margins in a challenging financial environment, and over the coming year we shall need to continue to work hard to strengthen our network of supporters and develop additional sources of revenue to ensure we remain a vibrant community, serving our city, our diocese, and the wider region.”
The campaign has been met with overwhelming support from individuals, businesses, and institutions alike, reaffirming the Cathedral’s role as a cherished landmark and community hub.
Commenting on the news that Peterborough Cathedral has reached its fundraising target of £300,000 Andrew Pakes MP, commented:
“This is brilliant news that the cathedral has exceeded its fundraising target. I love how Peterborough has pulled together to support our cathedral.
“Thank you to the Dean, Cathedral team, volunteers and everyone who has been involved. This is an important milestone but I am working with the cathedral to help secure sustainable funding for future years as well.
“Our cathedral has been there for us for generations, this was our time to show up for it. And we did.”
While this milestone is cause for celebration, the Cathedral remains focused on ensuring its long-term sustainability and is committed to continuing its fundraising efforts in the months ahead. Should you wish to donate, you can do so directly from the cathedral’s website: Home – Peterborough Cathedral
