Annual Review 2018/2019 2 Annual Review 2014/20152018/2019 continues, andtheRestoration and roof coveringandreplacing itinlead The hugetaskofrenewing theCathedral’s well forChichesterCathedral. how toimplementitinawaywhichworks all Cathedrals,andwewillneedtoconsider impact onthegovernancearrangementsof new CathedralsMeasure.Thiswillhavean has occupiedourminds,andweawaitthe Group intothegovernanceofCathedrals The reportoftheCathedrals’W Plan fortakingusinto2023. of stakeholdersonformulatingaStrategic W mission’ (CareofCathedralsMeasure1990). of theBishopandacentreworship to betterequipourselvesbe‘theseat we coulddootherthingsdifferentlyinorder much ofwhatwedowellandconsiderhow 2016 gaveustheopportunitytocelebrate The ’sV e haveworkedtogetherwithawiderange isitation ChargeofNovember Foreword work ofourstaff, volunteers,worshippersandsupporters. and muchhasbeenachievedthankstothecommitment andhard of thelastyearourcommonlifetogether. Ithasbeenabusytime describes inanaccessible,insightfulandpictorialmanner something W elcome totheCathedral’sAnnualReviewfor2018/19which orking ofChichester The Very ReverendStephen Waine compassion ofGod. meaning intheunconditionalloveand where ourhumanexperiencefindsits this placetobeaoftransformation we dotobuildupthehouseholdoffaithin to knowmoreabouttheCathedralandall I hopethisReviewencouragesyoutowant be attheheartofallwedo. of welcomeandinvitation,continuesto Gospel isproclaimedandlived,aplace ensured thatitsroleasaplacewherethe Alongside alltheabove,Cathedralhas project. raise themoneynecessarytocomplete Development Trust isworkinghardto Vision and Purpose

Through imaginative worship, inspiring music and art, engaging teaching and generous hospitality, we will be a place of transformation where our human experience finds its meaning in the unconditional love and compassion of God.

Our Values Our vision and purpose are supported by our Christian values: • Openness, Honesty and Integrity – in the way we conduct our common and individual life • Fairness, Justice and Compassion – in our engagement with individuals and the structures of our society • Generosity – in our judgements and our welcome

Strategic Goals

1. A Cathedral for the City, Counties and Diocese – to engage with and serve the needs of God’s world 2. Development of Worship – to draw people into deeply transformative worship, rooted in our Christian heritage and nourished by energy and imagination 3. Engagement and Learning – to work in a spirit of inclusivity, openness and service 4. Social Responsibility – embracing environmental and social wellbeing 5. A Sustainable Cathedral – to achieve financial security and sustainability 6. Good Governance – to be accountable, responsible and robust a l Review 2018/2019 Annu 3 4 Annual Review 2014/20152018/2019 Diocese forthe ’ people fromacross the a beaconevent welcoming at theCathedralincluded Other Diocesaneventsheld new postataspecialservice. Capel, waswelcomedtohis The V and inMay2019hissuccessor, V Archdeacon ofChichester, The mark theretirementof Eucharist servicewasheldto links). InOctober2018a which celebrateecumenical two CanonsofHonour(posts the Dioceseandbeyond, represent theCathedralacross new Canons,whoseroleisto saw theinstallationoffour throughout theyear. 2018also additional parishpilgrimages Diocesan Year ofPrayer, with archdeaconries aspartofthe from eachofthefour special gatheringsofpilgrims the Cathedralhostedfour Over thesummerof2018, of ChichesterasawholethroughitsroleMotherChurch. local organisationsandthemissionministryofDiocese congregation ofseveralhundred,theCathedralsupportsmany In additiontoregularservices,ministeringa daily cycleofprayerhascontinuedunbrokenfor900years. W Mother Church Worship anda A Placeof enerable DouglasMcKittrick, orship isthecoreoflifeCathedral,andits enerable LukeIrvine- and endofterm. and servicesfor thebeginning monthly eucharistservices, four concertsperyear, hosting schoolassemblies, with thePrebendal School, continues to have a strong link Education Departmentand works withtheDiocesan programme. TheCathedral through theParish Links annually forteaandEvensong in worshipandareinvited to experienceandshare who areencouragedtovisit outreach toparishgroups, The Cathedralsupports Mothers’ UnioninMarch. of officersfortheDiocesan 2019, andthecommissioning Lay MinistersinJanuary commissioning ofAuthorised Lay ReadersinSeptember, the in June2018,thelicensingof ordination of11newdeacons initiative atPentecost, the Thy KingdomComeprayer

Singers andtheUniversity given bytheChichester Armistice themedconcerts The Cathedralalsohosted from France andGermany. and ecumenicalpartners veterans, civicrepresentatives Reconciliation attendedby of Remembranceand 2018, withaservice WW1 ArmisticeinNovember commemoration ofthe the Cathedralincluded Other specialservicesat of , and the In November 2018, Revd ‘It retains a fantastic, Cathedral bell ringers Bruce Ruddock was sounded as impressive as installed as Custos of St Mary’s authentic atmosphere of ever as they joined in the Hospital and Chaplain to the worship and reverence.’ national ‘Ringing Remembers’ Cathedral and in a change to campaign. Other anniversaries recent practice, nave seating ‘This is a place for peaceful marked with services in the for Christmas carol services worship where you can feel Cathedral included the 100th was completely un-ticketed, (TripAdvisor) anniversary of the formation resulting in considerably comfortable.’ of the Royal Air Force attended higher attendance. For the by cadets from the second year the Cathedral held Wing of the Air Training Corp, a Dementia-Friendly Carol and the 60th anniversary of Service, which was hugely the twinning of Chichester popular. A Christingle service with Chartres in an took place in February on the service attended by the Mayors eve of Candlemas, celebrating of both cities. the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Christingle The Cathedral continues to to the UK by The Children’s offer welcome and hospitality Society. to many local organisations, and special services and The Cathedral’s Day Chaplains events included the Chichester scheme continues to provide District Scouts and Guides, welcome pastoral support to the Royal Sussex Regimental visitors to the Cathedral in Association, the Diocesan addition to the Cathedral’s branch of the Royal School of daily office, and the Pebbles Church Music, Stonepillow, children’s group, which meets Chichester University and during the Sunday Eucharist, many local schools and continues to be popular. colleges.

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are on our website. Go to: a l Review 2018/2019 tinyurl.com/ChiCathSermons Annu 5 6 Annual Review 2014/20152018/2019 combination andindividually, three cathedralssangin worship. Thechoirsofthe both asconcertsandwithin organ musicwaspresented event, sacredchoraland During thishugelypopular W Chichester, Salisburyand the friendshipbetween Festival whichcelebrates the SouthernCathedrals turnto host was Chichester’s In thesummerof2019it academic curriculum. singing services,alongsidetheir hours eachweekrehearsingor Typically, thechoristersspend18 the Cathedral’sworshippinglife. its dedicatedworkinsupportof Cathedral Choir, whichcontinues of concertsandaccomplished from farafieldwithitswiderange The Cathedralattractsmusiclovers Music A Placeof inchester Cathedrals. CD entitled‘LestW recorded acommemorative Armistice of1918thechoir To markthecentenaryof St JohnPassion. of W one ofthegreatachievements in apackedperformanceof jazz. TheFestival culminated genres fromEnglishsongto performed inavarietyof while guestmusicians sold inaidofCombatStress,a estern music,J.S.Bach’s e Forget’ Festival. Attended byan of theSouthern Cathedrals UK performance hereaspart 1965, thepiecehaditsfirst birth.W composer’s centenary yearofthe Chichester Psalmsinthe of LeonardBernstein’s Orchestra, foraperformance Bournemouth Symphony Cathedrals aswellthe Salisbury andW joined bycolleaguesfrom highlight whenthechoirwas November sawafurther Friends. from ChichesterCathedral possible byagenerousgrant Chart. Theprojectwasmade 11 intheiTunes Classical the discclimbedtonumber 3,and Classic FMandRadio broadcast severaltimeson from therecordinghavebeen service personnel.Tracks mental healthneedsofformer charity thatsupportsthe inchester ritten in (TripAdvisor) sublime.…’ and singing song. Themusic atEven- arrived ‘By chancewe from externalpromoters musicians. Eveningconcerts national andinternational a wealthofrenownedlocal, to provepopular, featuring lunchtime concertscontinues The Cathedral’sseriesoffree Dean ofPortsmouth. Anthony Cane’sinstallationas Chancellor, theV and participationinformer the foundingofPriory Park, Guildhall tocommemorate Church, aserviceatChichester a concertinBeaulieuAbbey Other externaleventsincluded and StRichard’s,Heathfield. Peacehaven, nearBrighton, included StNicholas’s,W of visitstoparishchurches to theDiocese:aschedule the Cathedral’sministry The choirplaysarolein from theUSAtoattend. and Bernstein’ssontravelled world-renowned MarinAlsop, was Bernstein’sstudent,the significance. Theconductor an eventofinternational audience of850,thiswas ery RevdDr orth, December. for festiveperformancesin both returnedtotheCathedral and popularvocalgroupG4 while theChichesterSingers 2018’s LastNightoftheProms, who wouldgoontoperformat guest saxophonistJessGillham, with Kosmos ensembleand W saw aconcertperformedby The Festival ofChichester Choral Society. Singers, andBillingshurst Choir, NMH,theLeconfield Symphony Orchestraand University ofChichester concerts performedbythe Choral Pilgrimage, andfurther returned aspartoftheir included TheSixteen,who orthing SymphonyOrchestra 12 7 Annual Review 2015/20162018/2019 8 Annual Review 2014/20152018/2019 W and partnershipworking. innovative engagement learning programmethrough Cathedral’s community to focusondeliveringthe People’s Officerwasappointed A newFamilies andYoung appropriate tothem. its significanceinways with theCathedraland opportunities toengage and activities,providing people tolearningevents W Cathedral inspirespeopleofallages. A widerangeoflearningopportunitiesatChichester Learn Curious and A Placetobe e welcomedhundredsof e welcomedover10,000 and Family Centres,andW Banks, UKHarvest,Children W to includeFamily Support of keypartnersweworkwith W of ourpartnerorganisations. with supportfromanumber Day inthesummerdelivered well receivedFamily Activities already. Thisincludedavery engaging withtheCathedral who aretheleastlikelytobe for disadvantagedfamilies and weareincreasingaccess families toeventsandactivities ork, Home-Start,Food e haveincreasedthenumber

est included anewworkshop worship. Otherhighlights performance, creativityand staff andstudentsthrough the CathedralforUniversity event toincreaseaccess the secondyearrunning,an delivered NightCathedralfor University ofChichester, we wellbeing. W needed focusonteacher Scheme, developedamuch- Cathedral SchoolFriends training, deliveredbythe popular Teacher Twilight performed choralmusic.The 530 primaryschoolchildren Young V Sussex Musicgrewwiththe Our partnershipwithW increase inschoolvisits. to flourishwithan8.5% programme continues The schoolsandcolleges the homeless,Stonepillow. people, andlocalcharityfor Bell Tower Drop-inforyoung addition, weworkwiththe Sussex Young Carersteam.In oices Festival, where orking withthe est visit.’ precious each something something new, ‘We learn (TripAdvisor) marking International Day of Peace; and the annual Biblical study day, on the theme of ‘Learning with Luke’. The team has also continued to focus on delivery for vulnerable adults, including the very well attended Dementia Friendly carol service, and tailored activities for isolated adults visiting with Coastal MIND and the Parkinson’s Society. for primary schools ‘Time Team A Hot Topic series explored peace Special- Collapse’, delivered and reconciliation with guest in partnership with the West Sussex speakers including Kemal Pervanic. Records Office. Kemal explored forgiveness from his unique perspective as a Opportunities for learning through survivor of the notorious Omarska interfaith activity have developed concentration camp. We were also significantly, as we deepen our delighted to welcome Kate Allen, relationships with local faith Director of Amnesty International communities. Interfaith panel UK, who delivered a talk to mark the discussions included ‘Muslims and organisation’s 70th Anniversary. Christians working together for the common good’, an event organised Connected with this theme we by the Diocesan Interfaith Advisory participated in the national Group. We also held a series of Inspire project for young people, interfaith seminars delivered through which culminated in a special our GCSE Religious Studies day for School Friends Service exploring secondary schools; and visits for staff Remembrance and Peacemaking and and volunteers to places of worship. the installation of the willow Spire of Peace for November 2018, an art Highlights of the Adult Learning and commission by Two Circles Design Engagement programme included who worked alongside local school a specialist winter tour programme, children, young people and other ‘Illuminating Chichester Cathedral’; members of the community to make the Chancellor’s lecture series over a thousand paper butterflies to ‘Narratives of Transformation’; the surround the Spire. ‘Live Better Together’ programme

he Prebendal School is the cathedral choir school for Chichester TCathedral and this special link allows the pupils to enjoy unrivalled performing opportunities and one of the grandest assembly spaces around! In 2018, the school unveiled a new outdoor classroom and amphitheatre. It also introduced the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, and a l Review 2018/2019 Quadrivium which is a programme of academic excellence for pupils in Years 6-8. The Prebendal Nursery continues to inspire the younger pupils while Year 8 students achieved a number of scholarships and Annu awards to senior independent schools. www.prebendalschool.org.uk 9 10 Annual Review 2014/20152018/2019 Enjoy Explore and A Placeto V District) andtheChichester BID (Businessmprovement V with Tourism SouthEast, local economy;workingclosely partnerships todevelopthe a numberofkeyregional The Cathedralactivelysupports city andeconomicbenefitstoo. much neededfootfalltothe attraction, theCathedralbrings globe. Initsroleasavisitor coming fromallcornersofthe 250,000 visitorseachyear, The Cathedralwelcomesover ision. isit Chichester, Chichester to makedonationsmoreeasily, during 2018,enablingvisitors give’ terminalsweretrialled area tothepublic.New‘tap the opportunitiestoopen scaffolding iscurrentlylimiting the presenceof successful but The trialwas on atrialbasis. visitors, initially was openedto as ‘Paradise’, Cloisters, known area insidethe The grassed

culminated inlate 2018. new websitefor theCathedral Anexcitingprojecttobuilda the year. people werewelcomedduring half-days eachmonth.Over200 by openingforvisitsontwo more accessibletothepublic V by anewteamofLibrary a yearofinnovationsupported The CathedralLibraryenjoyed view downtheSouthAisle. opening uptheuninterrupted the riseeasiertonegotiateand ramp intheSouthAisle,making also benefittedfromanew The Cathedral’saccessibility to bettersupporttheCathedral. make donationswhentheyvisit ways toencouragevisitors W retained attheendoftrial. and wereeffectiveenoughtobe olunteers andwasmade e willcontinuetolookfor ‘The feeling of timelessness fills the entire space and there is much to enjoy’ (TripAdvisor)

The new website combines on the Cathedral’s Art and Heritage information about the Cathedral, added for 2019. New templates are Friends, Restoration and also being created in order to re- Development Trust and Cathedral launch the Cathedral’s e-newsletters Enterprises in a single portal with and provide more regular news a fresher, more contemporary and updates. Digital development look enhanced by beautiful new never stops and we look forward to photography. The intuitive menu building on these solid foundations, structure enables visitors to travel including increasing the Cathedral’s easily throughout the site offering communications through social a more user-friendly experience, media. and the site is also fully responsive, Much work took place behind the adapting to mobile phones and scenes to gather the input and broad tablets. support which made this project New content was created especially possible, and it was generously for the site; examples include a funded by the Cathedral Friends. section specifically for Families, The new site is now an engaging pages explaining the Eucharist and and comprehensive resource for Evensong, several pages devoted both existing and new audiences, to Exploring Christianity, and an reflecting the full breadth and interactive Cathedral Plan picking out dynamism of the Cathedral’s life and highlights and encouraging visitors work. to explore the entire Cathedral a l Review 2018/2019 Close. Further content is being added all the time, with sections Annu 11 Chichester Cathedral’s permanent artworks and A Place for temporary exhibitions are an enriching part of our visitors’ experience and a meaningful addition to the Cathedral’s spiritual offering – engaging visitors in often the Arts unexpected ways…

‘Each installation definitely has a powerful meaning of self-reflection…Thresholds is truly a unique exhibition’

Thresholds 22nd June – Sunday 30th September 2018 This striking exhibition, by the international sculptor Diane Maclean, invited visitors to pause at a series of thresholds and explore the potential for transformation and making crossings in their own lives. A collection of five large-scale sculptures were placed both inside and outside of the Cathedral incorporating light, reflection, colour and movement. Diane’s

a l Review 2018/2019 extraordinary sculptures included Circle of Light where visitors were able to enter a circle of steel columns and be bathed in a sanctuary of light. The title piece, Thresholds, offered three stainless steel portals, or doorways, Annu gesturing to a mysterious journey. 12 themselves. photographic discovery echoingthetrailsmade bypilgrims Cathedral onthe walkingroute,leadingvisitors onatrailof Thirty imagesofdifferentsizes weredisplayedthroughoutthe narrative betweenfaith,person andthelandscape. signs ofgratitude,hopeanddevotion, creatingatangible Grabarka, Poland. ‘Ex- pilgrimage atLourdes,France; Ballyvourney, Ireland and the photographsexploreddifferentaspectsofChristian Tomlinson, SonyW pilgrimage atanumberofholysites.W of blackandwhitephotographsexploringexpressions Ex V 1st March–23April2019 Ex V oto comprisedanintriguingandatmosphericexhibition oto orld PhotographeroftheYear 2018, V oto’ areofferings,leftbypilgrims as ith imagesbyAlys shape theirownStarofBethlehem. with thepaletteofcoloursandmovelasersto a tabletlocatedatgroundlevelenabledthemtoplay were giventheopportunitytoinfluencethisartwork; floating star, creatingamysticalspectacle.V transforming theinstallationintoathreedimensional transparent mesh.Ahazemachineemittedafinemist, shape thatmovedslowlyandgracefullyacrossa triforium whichformedamorphinggeometric two laserprojectorssethighupintheCathedral’s the CathedralNave.Thestarwasproducedusing coding artistJaysonHaebich,wasprojectedin A spectacularlaserStarofBethlehem,byinnovative 22nd November2018–3rdFebruary 2019 Star ofBethlehem isitors 13 Annual Review 2018/2019 14 Annual Review 2014/20152018/2019 community’. faith and centre for cherished and much- ‘Beautiful (TripAdvsior) ApartnershipbetweentheCloistersCaféandFoxes Academy, aspecialistcollegewhichoffersyoung • Working withtheBellTower Drop-inforyoungpeople,tomaximisetheuseofthisvenueother • AgreeingathreeyearpartnershipwiththeCathedral’scharitable partnerStonepillow, toplanapilot • Working withHome-Start,Food Banks,ChildrenandFamily Centresinsupport ofourfamily • Working withChichesterDiocesanAssociationforFamily SupportWork toengagewithdeprived • Working withWest SussexYoung• Carerstocreatelearningopportunitiesthatconnectyoungcarers whom havehadnocontactwiththeCathedralinpast.For example: with theaimofprovidingactivitiesthatarerelevantandmeaningfultoparticipants,many Led bytheearningandEngagementTeam, severalpartnershipprojectsweredeveloped share ChichesterCathedralwithawiderangeofpeopleandcauses. Cathedrals shouldbeexpansive,inclusiveandgenerousplaces,thisyearwesoughtto A PlaceofCommunity adults withlearningdisabilitiestuitioninhospitalityandcatering. young people’sgroupslocallyincludingtheNationalCitizenService initiative. from Summer2019. programme oflearningactivityforclientsandresidentstheChichester hubandhostel,delivered activities programme. families livingacrosstheDioceseofSussex,ensuringourfamily activityprogrammeisaccessibletoall. highlighting theimportanceofahealthydietandcookingnutritious meals. Cathedral’s charitablepartnerUKHarvestindeliveringworkshops inthekitchenof4CanonLane with eachotherandthelifeofCathedral.Astrandthis projecthasinvolvedthe

The Cathedral’s green provided space for a number of campaigns, not least the flourishing Festival of Chichester which is held each summer. Two events on the green followed a ‘food’ theme in 2019 with both UK Harvest and West Sussex County Council running food waste awareness events. In September, an intriguing sculpture – a sandpaper bed – appeared on the green; a piece by the artist Hamish Pringle as part of a campaign to end ‘bed blocking’. Each October Stonepillow rallies hardy supporters for a sleep out, raising funds and awareness to combat homelessness – the charity also celebrated its 30th Anniversary in September 2019 with an event in The Cathedral Chancellor, Canon Finally our extended avian the Bishop’s private garden followed Dr Anthony Cane, was named as the community – the peregrine by a service in the Cathedral. Dean of Portsmouth in early 2019, falcons who nest each year in the marking the beginning of a new Cathedral turret – have continued to The Dean and his wife, Lizzie, chapter for our colleagues along the successfully raise their chicks! made an impassioned plea for coast. We also saw the retirement the environment by living a ‘Lent of Dr Jean Bradley as Treasurer of Without Plastic’, blogging their the Stewardship Committee, whose experiences online. The Cathedral scheme enables regular financial also supported Earth Hour by giving to the Cathedral. Chapter switching of its floodlights, joining was delighted to welcome a new nine million people throughout the lay member Katherine Prior from St UK in a symbolic show of solidarity Mary’s Church in Brighton. for the planet. An increasing priority is the support 2018 – 2019 has been a year of and development of our volunteers. some change within our structure. We continue to rely on the invaluable The overall objective has been to commitment that they make and ensure we have the right positions the new Volunteers Committee is in place to support the Cathedral’s working towards improved processes future priorities and support it for recruiting, training and retaining in its mission, resulting in some volunteers, and a more consistent restructuring within our Enterprises, approach to management. Marketing and Visitors, and Estates teams, some new roles and also some goodbyes to long-serving staff a l Review 2018/2019 who we wish well for the future. Annu 15 16 Annual Review 2014/20152018/2019 Our BuiltHeritage Safeguarding were completed underbudget original roofcovering. W roofed withlead, theCathedral’s and Presbytery arenowre- leaking copperroofs.TheQuire to replacetheCathedral’s of thefirstpartlargeproject completion inNovember2018 Buildings (SPAB), wesawthe for theProtection ofAncient Historic EnglandandtheSociety Following endorsementby Cloisters. tiled roofs of the electricity substation),andthe (which formerlyhousedan extension totheNorthTransept the failingflatroofabove short ormediumterminclude as needingattentioninthe known. Otherareashighlighted high roofs,BellTower) already majority ofmajorissues(e.g. tone waspositive,withthe in early2019.Theoverall first QuinquennialInspection presented thereportofhis Mr AntonyFeltham King, The SurveyoroftheFabric, enjoy themanytreasuresofthisuniquequartercity. constant fundraising,toensurethatfuturegenerationscan responsibilities andwerelyonspecialistexpertise, our careandconservation.Thisheritagebringssizeable Close, whereanumberofotherlistedpropertiesneed Chichester Cathedralislocatedwithinitshistoric displays architecturefromeveryagesinceitsfoundation. The majesticCathedralisoverninecenturiesoldand W est and South orks and theothershowing the front ofthegates ofBethany, of Christ,Mary andMarthain of themshowingthemeeting two Romanesquereliefs-one W time foralate-2019finish. and remainsonbudget Tower –isnearing completion phase –Transepts andLantern of writingthesecondproject for generationstocome.At time to protecttheroofandtimbers ensuring therightenvironment remains properlyventilated, system toensuretheroofspace with aconcealedridgevent has beendoneinconjunction the fabricofbuilding.This between rainwaterroutesand that providesaventilatedbarrier valley rainwaterguttersystem has alsointroducedafloating had beenfeared.Theproject damage waslessextensivethan the roof, althoughthetimber the historicoaktimberswithin and replacementtoelementsof and includedessentialrepairs ithin theCathedralitself

Safeguarding Our Built Heritage

was dovetailed with several smaller projects to address some critical building fabric issues, including replacement of a lead concealed flat roof and sash window to the Residentiary and replacement floor and beams to 5 Canon Lane. Works were also undertaken to clear and re-purpose an area adjacent the Residentiary to create three additional and much needed parking spaces. Other work in 2018 included the re-roofing of Vicar’s Hall with improved insulation and new clay peg tiles. Alterations to 1 St Richards Walk provided four flats from the two vacant properties, generating raising of Lazarus - received specialist In the Cathedral Library matching increased rental capacity from the conservation and cleaning. Work book cases and cabinets were property to support the Cathedral was completed by November 2018 at designed to replace the existing metal in its mission. Similarly, 23a South which time new, low profile lighting cupboards and failing chipboard table Street was refurbished to a high was installed to highlight each. top cabinets. The new units provide standard in order to create a holiday essential additional book storage let, to be followed by 2 St Faiths, A further project upgraded the capacity and lockable fire resistant which returned to the Cathedral’s existing microphone and recording storage space. ownership in summer 2018 and will system which had proved increasingly re-open as a holiday let in Autumn problematic. The improved system The Cathedral’s Estates Team has a l Review 2018/2019 2019 after extensive structural works provides clear and balanced sound been busy with the introduction and re-decoration. throughout the Cathedral. of a new five year cyclical painting Annu and decorating program which 17 18 12 Annual Review 2015/20162018/2019 summer 2018,involvedaround welcomed totheCathedralin approximately 14,000visitors major fundraisingevent,saw Festival ofFlowers,theTrust’s Another stunningandsuccessful place.’ our heritageandit’smeeting community. It’sourhistory, it’s concerns everybodyinthewider very importantappealbecauseit this vitalprojectsaying:‘Thisisa Patricia expressedhersupportfor and, speakingatitslaunch,Dame Patricia RoutledgeasitsPatron appeal isfortunatetohaveDame re-cover theCathedral’sroofs.The estimated £5.8millionrequiredto of theappealtoraise The pastyearsawthecontinuation undertaken bytheChapter. music foundation,itslearningandengagementoffering,othercharitableobjectsactivities restoration anddevelopmentofChichesterCathedral,otherbuildingswithinitsprecincts, develop itslifeandwork.TheTrust wasformedin1980andsincethenhasraisedmoneyforthe funds torepairandrestoretheCathedralstructurefabric,whilealsosupportingprojectsthat The RestorationandDevelopmentTrust isChichesterCathedral’sfundraisingarm;raisingvital Restoration &DevelopmentTrust Chichester Cathedral projects during theyear, enabling anumber ofsignificant of over£1.4milliontoChapter efforts allowedfortheprovision The Trust’s continuing fundraising Learning andEngagementactivity. towards theCathedral’simportant Bassil ShippamandAlsfordTrust Chichester DistrictCouncilandthe Trust. Incomewasreceivedfrom and theSussexHistoricChurches from theSteelCharitableTrust Trust, withnotificationofgrants the GoldenCharitable Dulverton Trust and Broughton), the behalf ofHelen,Lady TrustRausing (on Julia andHans Foundation, the the GarfieldW Roof Appealfrom received forthe income wasalso Patron. Significant Bridgewater asits to haveEmma we weredelighted biennial festivaland was thetwelfth over £180,000.This importantly, raised 700 volunteersand, eston events. charitable trustsandfundraising from individualdonors,legacies, circumstances. Supportisreceived irrespective oftheirfinancial for talentedyoungsingers as wellenablingopportunities with youngpeopleandfamilies Learning andEngagementwork Hall roof, andcontributionsto re-tiling andrepairoftheV including: theroofrestoration, icars’

Photo by Robin Field. Chichester Cathedral Friends

Chichester Cathedral Friends (CCF) is The summer of 2018 saw celebrations a registered Charitable Incorporated begin to mark the 80th anniversary Organisation (CIO) which exists to of the CCF and a varied schedule of support the ministry and mission of events was offered for all to attend. Chichester Cathedral. CCF provides These included the launch of the one of many ways for people to Choir’s latest CD ‘Lest we Forget’, an become involved with and contribute inaugural CCF Quiz evening, a Bach to the life and work of the Cathedral. concert in the Cathedral and the The charity is managed and run by Christmas Fair. The events continued volunteers and has approximately into 2019 with the ever-popular 1350 members who come from the Epiphany lunch and a talk by the Cathedral congregation, the city, the Dean of Exeter at the AGM. The CCF Diocese and beyond. CCF organises were proud to be sponsors of the social, cultural and educational events very successful Southern Cathedrals and funds a wide variety of projects, Festival held in Chichester in July and large and small, in response to pleased to provide a warm welcome requests from the . to the many hundreds of people who ‘… the whole place feels attended associated hospitality events The main sources of income are incredibly welcoming and annual membership subscriptions, that were held in the CCF marquee in unsolicited donations, proceeds from the Deanery gardens. relaxed.’ (TripAdvisor) a l Review 2018/2019 events and occasional legacies. Annu 19 Background photo by Robin Feild 20 Annual Review 2014/20152018/2019

(TripAdvsior) law’s weddingreception’ our sonanddaughter-in- A phenomenalvenuefor staff. departure ofsomemembers took place,whichsadlyledtothe on thechangesthateventually time consideringandconsulting profit margins.Theteamspent a detailedanalysisofcostand restructuring exercisefollowing change theposition,includinga Significant stepsweretakento result beingreportedin2017/18. which ledtoasignificantdeficit placing astrainonitsprofitability footfall andincreasedfoodprices significant issues,withfalling In early2018,CCELfacedsome V activities tosupporttheCathedralinitsmissionthroughCloistersCafé,Shop, Chapter solelyownsChichesterCathedralEnterprisesLtd(CCEL)whichundertakescommercial Chichester CathedralEnterprisesLtd icars Hall,4CanonLaneandothervenueslocatedwithintheCathedralClose. Lounge at2StFaith’sLounge improved trading yearasCCEL Theoutcomefor 2018/19wasan and historicproperty. new phaseinthelifeofthisspecial 2019, markingthebeginning of a work wasconcludedbytheend of rooms andhospitalityspaces. This closure ofbedrooms,meeting 4 CanonLanewiththetemporary a comprehensiverefurbishmentof restoration ofitshistoricroof, and closure ofV challenges, notleastthetemporary team alsomanagedsomeother Alongside thesechanges,the icars’ Halltoenablethe View from2StFaith’s plenty ofpotential toimprovethe lossthereremains previous year’s a pleasingturnaroundfromthe year toMarch31st2019.Whilst made aprofitof£19,395for the very positive. from thenextfinancialyearare position further, butearlysigns Bedroom at4CanonLane 21 Annual Review 2018/2019 Background photo by Robin Feild 20 22 Annual Review 2014/2015 AnnuAnnuaall ReviewReview 2017/20182018/2019 operating surplus istheoutcomeof investments and property. Thissmall £26,853 beforegainsandlosses on year thisshowedasurplusof was pleasedtoreportthatthis unrestricted fund,andChapter main focusremainstheCathedral’s broaderobjectives.The Chapter’s to generateincomesupport Cathedral’s propertyanditscapacity with particularattentiononthe will continueacrossallareas operational deficit.Thiswork sustainable byreducingits that theCathedralisfinancially pursues itsobjectiveofensuring financial wellbeingasChapter focus onensuringtheCathedral’s Recent yearshaveseenastrong amounted to£5,194,152. losses onpropertyandinvestments, and EndowedFunds, aftergainsand Cathedral’s Unrestricted,Restricted during theyearacross Total incomefromallactivities entities. which existasseparatecharitable or theChichesterCathedralFriends, Restoration andDevelopmentTrust but nottheChichesterCathedral Cathedral EnterprisesLtd(CCEL), wholly ownedsubsidiaryChichester include theCathedralandits office. Theconsolidatedaccounts website andfromtheCathedral to 31March2019,availableonthe Report andAccountsfortheyear covered intheCathedral’sAnnual in thissummaryreviewarethose The financialstatementsreferredto Financial Review2018/2019 a gainonpropertyinvestmentsof of £55,200,butmostwasdueto this relatedtogainsoninvestments had asurplusof£327,053.Some and property, theunrestrictedfund After gainsandlossesoninvestment mission. annual costsinthedeliveryofits on supportingtheCathedral’s Trust whichhasincreaseditsfocus of theRestorationandDevelopment CCEL team-andthevaluedsupport senior management–includingthe substantial workbytheCathedral’s £859,711 Property, Investment £258,958 Income, £580,000 and reavaluation property sales Gains on 17% 5% Gross incomeofshop, activities, £1,073,758 refectory &other 11% 21% £116,108 reavaluation portfolio investment Gains on £5,194,152 2018/2019 Resources Incoming 2% holiday let. this isbeingmadeavailableasa the 1980s.Following refurbishment the leaseholdofwhichwassoldin 2 StFaiths intheCathedralClose, was re-investedinthepurchaseof majority ofthecashfromthissale around theCathedralClose.The vast majorityofwhichisinand property portfolio-the Chapter’s This propertywasananomalyin freehold ofapropertyinMitcham. £245,000 arisingfromthesaleof 7% £8,194 Other income fees, £107,713 Facility & other giving, £365,223 collections and Congregational 2% 2% 4% recoverable, £120,539 Donations andtax 1% other grants,£213,476 Church Commissionersand 28% Friends, £56,372 Cathedral £1,434,100 Trust Development & Restoration Cathedral Chichester are addedtotheoperatingsurplus/ losses frominvestmentsandproperty Overall, afterunrealisedgainsand an overallsurplusof£16,517. before gainsandlossesof£42,001 Restricted Funds showedadeficit the propertieswerere-valued.The an overallsurplusof£194,187after endowment fundof£143,203but to anoperatingdeficitinthe 1 StRichard’sW including thecreationofnewflatsat portfolio sawvariousimprovements, Investment elsewhereintheproperty £1,854,828 & precincts Cathedral Education and upkeep, £122,291 outreach, 40% alk. Thesecontributed 3% Administration & information technology, £470,854 10% £4,656,395 2018/2019 Expended Resources £160,326 for visitors, Cost offacilities 3%

budget willcontinuetobeachallenge. difficult andmaintainingabalanced improving thesituationremains financial operatingpositionis for futureyears.WhiletheCathedral’s upgraded togenerategreaterincome portfolio isfurtherre-purposedand current financialyearastheproperty surplus islikelytoreverseinthe which canriseaswellfall.This accounting gains,oftenoninvestments much ofthisfigurerelatedto was £537,757.Aspreviouslyexplained, deficits, thesurplusacrossallfunds 15% 23% £693,411 Ministry, 6% £1,054,376 activities, refectory andother Gross costsofshop, £300,309 property costs Investment Grants andDonations Stewardship Scheme. its manyregulardonorsthroughthe donations itreceivesincludingfrom is extremelygratefulforallthe the Pallant Trust. TheCathedral |The HomeOffice, Paula Dayand Commissioners, AllchurchesTrust, Cathedral Friends, theChurch and DevelopmentTrust, Chichester Chichester CathedralRestoration and organisations,includingthe and donationsfromindividuals year toreceiveanumberofgrants been veryfortunateduringthe Chichester Cathedralhasagain March 2017amountingto£41,266,782 This compareswithtotalfundsat31 Total £41,804,539 Endowment Restricted £5,762,035 Unrestricted Chapter maybesummarisedasfollows: As at31March2019thefundsheldby Chapter Funds £21,059,787 £14,982,717 23 Annual Review 2018/2019 Looking Ahead– 2019/20

Within the context of its strategic plan, the Cathedral makes shorter term annual plans that represent steps towards its strategic goals, linked to its budget for the coming year and longer term financial forecasting.

The Cathedral will continue to work closely with the to ensure that the Cathedral joyfully fulfils its role as the mother church of the Diocese whilst offering outstanding music and liturgy. Long-term work on the recruitment of choristers will continue, with the choir reaching its full strength of 18 for the first time in some years from Autumn 2019. The successful music are further expanded by the other local organisations. The outreach work with West Sussex substantial refurbishment of 2 Cathedral will also plan and seek Music will also continue. St Faith’s – newly returned to funding for a programme of Cathedral ownership –to make engagement for vulnerable and The development of partnerships it available as a four bedroom isolated older adults, building will remain a focus elsewhere, holiday home. The major project on relationships with local notably Sussex Family Support to replace the Cathedral’s organisations including Coastal Work, Stonepillow, UK Harvest High Roof continues, with Mind and the Alzheimer’s Society. and the many partners working the completion of phase two The Learning and Engagement to deliver the Chichester Vision, (transepts and lantern tower) and team will continue to deliver its including and planning towards the final, and three-year plan of work to engage City Councils and West Sussex largest, phase (the nave) which Families and Young People with County Council. will take place in 2020/21 if the Cathedral, and also support Significant property plans in funding can be secured. Chapter the launch and delivery of the 2019/20 include the re-location will also investigate the potential ‘Our City’ initiative through of the Cathedral’s Finance Team for new toilet facilities in the partnership with Chichester and Cathedral Friends office existing extension off the North District Council, increasing volunteers from the ‘Treasury Transept to enhance its welcome the confidence and safety of Building’ to the main offices in and facilities for visitors. vulnerable adults moving around the city and using local services. The Royal Chantry. Proposals are An events programme will mark being brought forward to convert International Day of Peace in The Cathedral will install its the building into apart-hotel September 2019 and promote new Chancellor, Revd Dr Dan suites to add to the Cathedral’s interfaith understanding, Inman, in October 2019. We look a l Review 2018/2019 income-generating hospitality including a new ‘Recipe for forward to Dan beginning his offering, managed by Chichester Peace’ event in partnership with ministry and playing his own part Annu Cathedral Enterprises Ltd. the Quakers, UK Harvest and in shaping our future plans. 24 The hospitality opportunities 25 Annual Review 2014/2015 Ecclesiastes 3:1 under heaven…’ matter and atimefor every ‘For thereisaseason, everything

The Cathedral Chapter:

Dean The Very Reverend The Reverend Canon Timothy Schofield Chancellor The Reverend Canon Dr Anthony Cane (until Feb 2019) The Reverend Canon Dr Dan Inman (from Oct 2019) Treasurer The Reverend Canon Stephen Ferns Prebendary of Ferring The Reverend Canon Simon Holland Lay Member Ms Katherine Prior (from Sept 2018) Lay Member Mr Simon Bell

Communar Mr David Coulthard & Executive Director

Chairman of the Mr Harry Goring Cathedral Council

Cathedral Staff

Mr Charles Harrison Organist and Master of the Choristers Mr Richard Paterson liturgy and Music Administrator Mr Howard Waddell Head Verger Mr Andy Wright Head of Estates Ms Amy Sim Cathedral Enterprises Ltd General Manager Mr Mike Titley Head of Finance Mrs Debbie Atlee Chapter Secretary Ms Val Tamlin Human Resources Manager Ms Ruth Poyner Head of Communications, Marketing and Visitor Services (until June 2019) Mrs Cynara Davies Head of Learning and Engagement

Other Cathedral Officers Chapter is also supported by various other external Cathedral Officers:-

Mr Michael Moriarty Sub-Treasurer Mr Antony Feltham-King Surveyor of the Fabric Mr Mark Taylor Consultant Archaeologist

Cathedral Deacon The Reverend Ish Smale Cathedral Deacon and The Reverend Dr Irene Smale Prebendal School Chaplain Annual Review 2014/2015

Telephone: 01243782595•Email:[email protected] •www.chichestercathedral.org.uk Offices, CathedralCloisters,Chichester,Chichester Cathedral, TheRoyalChantry West SussexPO191PX

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