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Get your business involved

Partnerships with business make incredible things happen at the cathedral, from fabric works to the creative arts.

Why support Durham Cathedral?

Durham Cathedral attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city and region each year, benefitting local businesses and supporting the economy. Support from business is also vital for the protection of the cathedral’s magnificent buildings and the improvement of visitor experience.

How can your business get involved?

Sponsor a project, event or activity: This could include an arts installation like Museum of the Moon (2020), which brought 99k visitors to the cathedral and generated income of £148k. 

Provide a match gift for a public appeal: Match funding inspires the public to support projects, such as repairing the cloister roof, improving biodiversity on the riverbanks, or widening access and participation to the choir.

What can the cathedral do for you?

There are many reasons for a business to support the cathedral, from overlapping interests, such as heritage, conservation, or education, to the enhancing the wellbeing of employees.

Every partnership is different and can be tailored to suit to the business partner. Employees usually receive 10% discount in the restaurant and on many items in the shop, and additional opportunities include complimentary venue hire, experiences for employees, such as tours, and early-bird and discounted tickets for events.

If you would like discuss how your business can support the cathedral, the Development Team would love to hear from you. Email development@durhamcathedral.co.uk