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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 £50 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. 

Established in 1952, the Friends have a fascinating history of supporting and protecting the Cathedral. They began as a group of volunteers risking their lives to save the Cathedral from bombing during WWI. 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. 

Annual Individual plus guest membership - £50 

Annual Family membership - £80 (one named adult, one guest adult and up to four children up to the age of 17).  

Join the Friends before Friday 10 November to receive priority booking for selected services and events.

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How do I join?

Payment to join the Friends of St Paul’s Cathedral can be made online. For further enquiries email friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or phone us on 020 3463 9435. 

Once we have received your online payment, your membership will be activated by the next working day.

If you would prefer to apply via post please write to:

Friends of St Pauls Cathedral, 
The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard,
London, 
EC4M 8AD

Friends of St Paul’s Cathedral Registered Charity 261905
Patron: HRH The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO
Joint Presidents: The Bishop of London, The Lord Mayor of London

What are the benefits?

  • Unlimited year-round admission to the Cathedral (COVID-19 restrictions withstanding)
  • Fast track entry
  • Priority access for selected ticketed events
  • Previews of upcoming events and exhibitions
  • 10% discount in the Cathedral Shop.
  • Regular Cathedral news via our quarterly e-newsletter

Additional benefits for a family membership 

  • Cathedral family activities
  • Invitations to Family Learning events

Join the Friends before Friday 10 November to receive priority booking for selected services and events.

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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.”

The Friends Council

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

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Minutes and reports

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

Friends AGM minutes 2022

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Friends financial statements 2022

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Friends AGM Minutes 2021

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Friends financial statement 2021

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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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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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