Become a Friend
Become a Friend
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
How do I join?
Payment to join the Friends of St Paul’s Cathedral can be made online or by Direct Debit. Please choose from the membership categories below.
Once we have received your payment, your membership will be activated immediately, and you will receive a digital membership card by email.
A physical membership card will be posted to your home address. Please allow 10 days to receive your membership card by post.
For further enquiries email friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or phone us on 020 3463 9435
Annual membership options
Individual membership
£36
- One named adult
Joint membership
£60
- Two named adults
Family membership
£84
- Two named adults and four unnamed children (6 to 17 years old)
Renew or manage your membership
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?
The Friends Council
Meet the members of the Friends Council who act as Trustees for the Friends of St Paul's.
Minutes and reports
Below you will find the minutes and reports from the previous AGM meetings.
