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Exhibition: Saving St Paul's: The Watch and the Second World War

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Exhibition: Saving St Paul's: The Watch and the Second World War

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Become a Friend

For a small annual fee, you can join the Friends of St Paul’s, and benefit from free visits, discounts at our shop and priority access to events and services.
From just £36 a year, join the Friends and enjoy a much closer connection with St Paul’s – through priority access to special performances, exclusive Friends events, discounts and much more. 

The Friends have a fascinating history of supporting and protecting the Cathedral.

When the raids on London began during the First World War, a group of volunteers who loved the Cathedral, risked their lives to protect the building from bombing. They formed the St Paul’s Fire Watch and patrolled the Cathedral every night during the war. They re-formed during the Second World War, inviting their friends and families to join them in protecting the Cathedral. Inspired by the friendships formed between the members of the Watch, the Friends of St Paul’s was formally founded on Tuesday 29th April 1952 with 84 members.

Today, the Friends are a unique community who come together to enjoy our music, heritage, art and spiritual learning – with some playing a crucial voluntary role in welcoming visitors and being Cathedral guides.

What are the benefits?

  • Unlimited year-round admission to the Cathedral
  • Fast track entry
  • Priority access for selected ticketed events
  • 10% discount in the Cathedral Shop.
  • Cathedral news via our regular e-newsletter

Additional benefits for a family membership 

  • Cathedral family activities
  • Invitations to Family Learning events
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How do I join?

Payment to join the Friends of St Paul’s Cathedral can be made online through the options below, annually by direct debit or by telephone using a credit or debit card.

Once we have received your online or telephone payment, your membership will be activated immediately. You will receive a membership email which you can use to gain entry when visiting the Cathedral and a membership card will be posted within 14 days of joining.  If you have chosen to pay by annual direct debit, please allow 14 days for your membership to be processed.

For further enquiries email friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or phone us on 020 3463 9435

Annual membership options

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Individual Friends membership

£36
One named adult

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Joint Friends membership

£60
Two named adults

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Family Friends membership

£84
Two named adults and four unnamed children (age 6-17 years old)

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Join by Direct Debit

Download and complete the form to join by Direct Debit

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Renew Joint Friends membership

£60
Two named adults

Renew here
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Renew by Direct Debit

Download and complete the form to renew by Direct Debit

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Renew Individual Friends membership

£36
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Renew here
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Renew Family Friends membership

£84
Two named adults and 4 unnamed children (age 6-17 years old)

Renew here
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How is my membership used?

Friends membership subscriptions provide a vital contribution towards the running of the Cathedral, including assisting with our world-class music provision, the conservation of our historic fabric, and our schools and family learning programme. As the Reverend Canon Jonathan Brewster says:

“To become a Friend of St Paul’s is to participate in this extraordinary place, to take care of an historic masterpiece and to come alive to something greater than yourself.”

Friends membership FAQ 

Have a question about Friends membership? 

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The Friends Council

Meet the members of the Friends Council who act as Trustees for the Friends of St Paul's. 

Meet the members of the Friends Council

Minutes and reports

Below you will find the minutes and reports from the previous AGM meetings. 

Friends AGM Minutes 2023

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Friends financial statement 2023

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Friends AGM Minutes 2022

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Friends financial statement 2022

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Become a Music Patron

For music-loving supporters, music patronage is the best way to support our fantastic choir and musicians, and gain exclusive access to a wide range of diverse performances.

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Leave a legacy

Leave a gift in your will to St Paul’s, and support our work and mission for decades to come.

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Trusts and foundations

From restoring our library to providing better access for our disabled visitors, trusts and foundations help support a myriad of Cathedral projects.

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