Annual Review 2015 CONTENTS

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2 St Albans Cathedral stands over the place where Alban, Britain s first saint, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1750 years ago. It is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain and home to St Alban s shrine, world-class medieval wall paintings and an amazing mix of architectural styles that bear witness to the many centuries of its life. In 2015, the Cathedral welcomed over 175,000 visitors, pilgrims and worshippers who came to experience the unique atmosphere and beauty of this place for themselves.

3 Annual Review 2015 CONTENTS From the Dean Highlights of 2015 The Cathedral community Music Learning Visitors Conservation & heritage Alban, Britain s First Saint: Telling the Whole Story Finance Supporting the Cathedral The Cathedral clergy Acknowledgements Thank you pg 6 pg 8 pg 12 pg 16 pg 18 pg 22 pg 26 pg 30 pg 32 pg 34 pg 38 pg 40 pg 42

4 Annual Review 2015 FROM THE DEAN There have been some wonderful moments this year. Possibly my favourite was seeing the stunned look on the Archbishop of Canterbury s face when he was confronted with a crowd of 10,000 people as the Alban Pilgrimage procession passed down St Peter s Street last June. The Dean The Very Revd Dr Jeffrey John He then had an enjoyable quasi-papal moment addressing the crowd urbi et orbi from the Old Town Hall balcony. The other preacher was the Archbishop of Rouen. This was because this year was the 900th anniversary of the completion of the Norman Abbey, which was dedicated by the Archbishop of Rouen in It was good to have him back in such fine form. Another great occasion was the dedication of the new nave statues in October. The Bishop of London did the honours in his usual orotund style, and the choir sang some superb new compositions by Alec Roth commissioned for the service. We were joined by the Consul General and other diplomats from El Salvador in honour of Oscar Romero, and by members of Dietrich Bonhoeffer s family, as well as by many church representatives reflecting the ecumenical significance of uniting these with George Tankerfield, Alban Roe and Elisabeth Romanova, plus Alban and Amphibalus. For the sculptor, Rory Young, it was the culmination of a long creative struggle. For us it was a delight to see them at last in situ, and for me, especially, to find that, after all the doubts and worries, they seemed to have universal approval. We are extremely grateful to the donors for such a magnificent addition to the nave, and to all those who have supported the Cathedral with generous gifts of money, time and talents through the year. The year 2016 will see the start of recreating the deanery as the administrative centre of the Cathedral, and then the start of three years work to implement the Alban, Britain s First Saint project. Expect disruption, mess and toil! But the end will be a beautiful new welcome centre, a newly restored shrine, much improved education and study facilities and a much enhanced experience for visitors. So hang on in there. It will be worth it. 6 7

5 Annual Review 2015 HIGHLIGHTS OF 2015

6 Annual Review Highlights of 2015 The Archbishops of Canterbury and Rouen joined the Alban Pilgrimage through the centre of St Albans along with 10,000 people Dedication 900 celebrated 900 years since the consecration of the Norman Abbey, with the installation of seven stunning new statues in the medieval nave screen 500 Angels flew above the Cathedral crossing, visually demonstrating the strength of support for the Alban, Britain s First Saint project, which reached 85 per cent of its fundraising target by the end of the year The Cathedral choristers sang to over 20,000 people in the two weeks up to Christmas Major restoration work to the great west front was carried out with the support of a grant from the First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund New audiences were welcomed as our nave was transformed into a concert venue for rock legends Jethro Tull and Marc Almond, a forum for sixth-form debate and public election hustings, and a catwalk for the annual St Albans Fashion Week 10 11

7 Annual Review 2015 THE CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY Our Cathedral community continues to thrive, bringing people together for worship, prayer and fellowship. This year we said farewell to the Revd Paul Arbuthnot, who after nearly three years as Minor Canon and Precentor took up the post of Sacrist at Westminster Abbey. Fr Paul s energy and hard work were not only appreciated by the congregation in leading and planning worship, but also in helping to prepare a large number of our young people for confirmation. We warmly welcome the Revd Dr Berkeley Zych, who joins the clergy team in 2016 from a multi-parish benefice in rural Norfolk. As Minor Canon for youth, the Revd Sally Jones has launched a new group for those aged 12-15, providing energetic activities and an opportunity for reflection. The Excite group (8-12 years) continues to thrive and its involvement with the Walsingham children s pilgrimage has provided added enthusiasm

8 Annual Review The Cathedral community and direction in planning future and too many to mention other than in programmes. We continue to welcome a sweeping and general, but none the less a good representation of our uniformed heart-felt, thank you. organisations at the Parish Eucharist, a different group each month leading the prayers. Thanks to the group leaders for taking on this extra commitment and making our parish links with their units stronger. But we would like to make particular mention of two groups of people whose efforts week in week out oil the wheels of our social and pastoral life together. Margaret Stratton completed her training for Reader ministry, and was formally licensed by the Bishop of St Albans in June. In addition to her regular involvement as Sub Deacon, she has created a small team of bereavement visitors to offer support to members of the congregation and parishioners. The social events team, led by Cressida Rayner, provides refreshments at intervals for each of our congregations and is being called on increasingly to offer hospitality on behalf of the Cathedral and diocese. In addition, it brings together many of our older members for their regular luncheon clubs and tea parties The congregation responded quickly and generously to the challenge of raising 500,000 in support of the Alban, Britain s First Saint project without diminishing their commitment to funding the ongoing ministry of The Sunday refreshments team, led by Paul Jellings, faithfully provides our week-by-week coffee and tea after the Parish Eucharist and provides an opportunity for people to chat and get to know each other better. the Cathedral, which was wonderful. Thanks to their regular giving we were able to donate over 50,000 to local, national and international charities. There is, of course, so much that goes on beneath the surface of our congregational life that is dependent upon the hard work and self-giving of so many Both teams have had to adapt their way of working since the change in arrangements in the Abbot s Kitchen and we offer them a particular thank you as they help us to move forward while keeping hold of St Albans Cathedral s characteristic sense of warmth and community Carols on the Hour 2. Good Friday children s workshop 3. Holy Week cross of passion 14 15

9 Annual Review 2015 MUSIC The Cathedral Choir started the year with a Music Trust outreach concert to a packed church in St Mary s, Welwyn. It travelled to Germany with Bishop Alan in May, at the invitation of the Bishop of Hildesheim, and sang Festal Evensong in Hildesheim Cathedral and two concerts in Hanover and Braunschweig. It was a very happy and successful tour, both musically and ecumenically; the choir has never received a standing ovation at the end of evensong before! At the end of June we sang Choral evensong on Radio 3, and in July we performed in the International Organ Festival with Westminster and Oxford s cathedral choirs. In the autumn term we sang newly commissioned music by Alec Roth at the dedication of the nave screen statues and played football against Linköping Cathedral s boys choir when they visited St Albans. The Abbey Singers continue to sing regularly at the Parish Eucharist and in the past year have sung evensong in Holy Week and in Advent. The Parish Singers have gained new people and the Parish Orchestra goes from strength to strength. Thank go to the volunteer conductors Marie Price and Lucy Moriarty. There was a change of organ scholars in the autumn. Michael Papadopoulos left after two years to be assistant director of music at St Paul s, Knightsbridge and assistant organist for one year at Clare College, Cambridge. Nicholas Freestone has joined us from Wells Cathedral and has quickly become at home here. The Abbey Girls Choir shared with the boys in the performance of Bach s St Matthew s Passion in the Cathedral in the spring and the first performances at the statues service. In the summer term they also sang evensong in St Paul s Cathedral and ended the term recording choral music by William Mathias for Naxos. The year culminated in the weeks up to Christmas, when both choirs, along with St Albans Bach Choir, sang in three Christmas concerts with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to full houses each time in the Royal Albert Hall and the Fairfield Halls, Croydon. Along with large attendances at Carols on the Hour, St Albans Bach Choir s Christmas Concerts, the Carol Services, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the choristers sang to over 20,000 people in the two weeks preceding Christmas. John Rutter was particularly effusive about the choristers performance and the Cathedral s profile was certainly boosted through these performance opportunities. SAFEGUARDING THE CATHEDRAL S MUSIC HERITAGE: The St Albans Cathedral Music Trust continues to support all aspects of the Cathedral s musical life, hosting a range of events and supporting the activities of the Cathedral through the generosity of the Music Patrons and supporters. The Trust contributed over 75,000 in support of the Cathedral s music in 2015 and continues to work to raise an endowment fund to safeguard music at the Cathedral for the future. Our thanks go to all those who have given their support

10 Annual Review 2015 LEARNING Originating in its monastic past, learning has always been at the heart of the Cathedral s activities. This year has been one of sustaining and growing our programme for families, schools and adults, with some new additions. We are looking ahead to develop new learning activities for the Alban, Britain s First Saint future plans.

11 Annual Review Learning SCHOOLS ADULT LEARNING Over 13,000 pupils were welcomed by the Numbers of students increased again education team, carrying out over 21,000 from 844 in 2013, to 1279 in 2014, trails related to the national curriculum and now 1800 in 2015 While numbers taking part in RE- The Study Centre now offers up based trails have dropped, in line with a to four courses in any given week, national trend, overall numbers have been and has introduced a Greek New maintained through new topics, including Testament reading group. It also the Saxons, Vikings, the First World War hosted the second successful and Magna Carta summer school in Latin and New Three new festivals were introduced: a Testament Greek curriculum festival, a spirituality festival, A monthly book group is now and a Christian ethics festival established and continues to meet The Cathedral held its 17th Sixth- Form Conference, once again chaired in the Library Highlights for 2015 included: 1. by journalist Samira Ahmed. This inaugural lectures of the new Canon year s panel comprised Gerald Corbett Scientist and Canon Philosopher, (Chairman of Britvic plc), Huda Jawad (writer and activist), Peter Lilley a series of lectures on the nave statues (as part of a Dedication 3. (Conservative MP for Hitchin and 900 series), the launch of Interfaith Harpenden), Lord McNally (former leader St Albans, and a first Come and of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Sing event, in partnership with the Lords) and Richard Osman (TV presenter) music department A bursary scheme generously funded by The St Albans Certificate in The Fairstead Trust enabled us to offer Theology and Certificate Plus subsidised or free places to 1282 pupils received an excellent end-of-year who otherwise would not have been able report from our external examiner, to visit and new modules were introduced to broaden their programmes FAMILIES Over 1150 children and adults attended events during school holidays the highest number ever The University of Hertfordshire s annual graduation ceremonies took place at the Cathedral in September at which the Art and craft workshops were run by Dean was awarded the honorary degree staff and volunteers, and topics included the new nave statues, our Saxon and Norman connections, and Magna Carta of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his contribution to theology and the county of Hertfordshire Grove Infant School discover the Cathedral 2. Studham School add their Alban Angel 3. A Study Day group in the Memorial Chapel 20 21

12 Annual Review 2015 The Cathedral remains firmly at the heart of the city, welcoming not only visitors from across the globe but hosting events, talks, concerts, exhibitions and fun family events throughout the year. VISITORS Visitor numbers held steady in 2015, after a significant increase in 2014, and glowing reviews by visitors continue to be posted online and in the Cathedral Visitor Book. The Cathedral once again received A Certificate of Excellence Award from Trip Advisor and secured Quality Assured status from Visit England was a year for well-known faces at the Cathedral. Not only did we welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Alban Pilgrimage, but we hosted events for leading figures in the arts, including Melvyn Bragg and Ian Anderson, and featured in popular television and radio programmes. Highlights include: DEDICATION 900 As well as the installation of the new nave statues by sculptor Rory Young, the special 900th anniversary of the consecration and dedication of the building was marked throughout the year with a fascinating exhibition and events. JETHRO TULL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Rock legend Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull brought a sell-out audience to their feet when he performed the Jethro Tull Christmas Concert in December, with special guests Marc Almond and Loyd Grossman. The Abbey Singers and organ scholar, Nicholas Freestone, also performed during the concert which gained national press coverage. Ian Anderson donated all proceeds from the concert to the Cathedral. CONCERTS The concert programme throughout this year has been very successful, with over 10,000 people attending the regular series of classical concerts and organ recitals at the Cathedral. December saw another peak in visitors, with a series of wonderful charity carol concerts, sell-out performances by the Bach Choir and, yet again, record breaking numbers at the Carols on the Hour, bringing over 7000 people into the Cathedral on the Saturday before Christmas

13 Annual Review Visitors FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR The Cathedral hosted its annual Fireworks Spectacular to record crowds. The 25-minute display is the largest in the region, attracting a crowd of 23,000 people. This year it supported the work of Keech Hospice for terminally ill adults and children. INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL 2015 Originating over 50 years ago, the biennial St Albans International Organ Festival in July combined ten days of music by international musicians, from orchestral to choral, early music to jazz. The festival attracted leading musicians and performers from around the world together with the best new young organists. This year the event was extended by a successful fringe festival throughout the city. COVERAGE IN THE MEDIA The popular BBC One antiques programme Flog It attracted a huge crowd when it was filmed in the Cathedral in November. The Cathedral also featured in documentaries on the War of the Roses and Agincourt, and in the BBC s Songs of Praise. Choral evensong was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 in June. 1. GROUP VISITS The Cathedral achieved a 20 per cent growth in group visits this year, working closely with the City Council to ensure that St Albans is firmly on the map as a heritage destination. New group literature, travel exhibition display materials and a dedicated group travel PR plan will continue to help grow our visitor numbers in Photos, video and press releases on a wide range of our events can be found at Our latest news is also facebook.com/stalbanscathedralofficial some of the friendliest volunteer staff you could hope to find Historian Dan Jones filming 2. Angel family trail 3. BBC One s Flog It 24 25

14 Annual Review 2015 CONSERVATION & HERITAGE This year, the Cathedral s fabric focus has been on the restoration of the west front, the reordering of the quire and the installation of the new nave statues. In addition, research on the nave wall paintings and the shrine of St Amphibalus has been completed in preparation for the next phase of the Cathedral s project, Alban, Britain s First Saint. a living breathing place of worship and an architectural masterpiece THE NAVE STATUES After five years of development, the martyr statues were installed in the medieval niches of the nave screen in April of this year. Depicting seven martyrs of special significance for the Cathedral, the stone statues were designed, carved, painted and installed by Cirencester sculptor Rory Young, and are a rare occurrence of painted figures being replaced in a church screen since the Reformation. The statues were made possible through the generous support of Richard and Susan Walduck

15 Annual Review Conservation & heritage 1. Stonework repairs in the west porches 2. Conservation of the west window interior 3. St George statue packed for the Tower of London 1. THE WEST FRONT A generous grant from the First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund has enabled the completion of important restoration of the Cathedral s west front. Vital measures to conserve, clean and protect the surviving medieval stonework of the west front together with repairs to the surrounding 19th-century fabric have been carried out over the past year, halting the deterioration of the stonework caused by prolonged water penetration. The great west window, Sir Ninian Comper s memorial to the fallen of the First World War, has also been cleaned, and the west doors have been conserved and decorated. In addition, new lighting has been installed and anti-pigeon measures improved. This work has transformed the grand west entrance to the Cathedral, enhancing our visitor welcome and protecting and conserving the west front for the future. 2. STATUE OF ST GEORGE A late 14th-century statue of Saint George, usually found in the Four Tapers Chapel at the east end of the Cathedral, was loaned to the Tower of London as the centrepiece of an exhibition commemorating the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt in October. The statue, thought to date between 1380 and 1410, features Saint George s signature red cross as well as armour which matches the style likely to have been worn by soldiers at Agincourt. The exhibition at the Royal Armouries ran from October 2015 to January NORTH CHURCHYARD WALL We are grateful that work to repair the north churchyard well was carried out by St Albans City and District Council, restoring the flint wall and ensuring the churchyard is once again safe for visitors and free of the rubble and protective fencing which have marred the site for many years. REORDERING OF THE QUIRE With thanks to a legacy from John Birch, a former Music Trustee, the quire has been reordered, to ensure the choirs fit more neatly into the stalls. It has also been relit and newly polished

16 Annual Review 2015 Annual Review 2015 ALBAN, BRITAIN S FIRST SAINT: TELLING THE WHOLE STORY 2015 has been an exciting year as we look to the future. The Alban, Britain s First Saint: Telling the Whole Story project has moved forward significantly, with both project development and fundraising bringing us much closer to achieving our vision. Following the project s first round pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in April 2014, and with their award of a 400,000 development grant, our plans have progressed considerably. An expert team including project architect, engineers and interpretation designers, supported by our own guides and learning team, has led a phase of development, design and consultation to shape the project. The target is to begin project delivery in The great aim of the project is to reveal the importance of St Alban and the Cathedral and Abbey Church built in his honour to many more people, and to fill a gap in the nation s understanding of the origins and evolution of Christian Britain. Starting with the restored shrine of St Amphibalus, visitors will discover the story of Alban as Britain s first saint and the history that has flowed in this place since his martyrdom. A new welcome centre, a new learning centre in the adapted Chapter House, and new facilities and access throughout will enhance the experience of our visitors. Increased visitor numbers will bring financial sustainability for the Cathedral and economic benefits to the wider city. This project will cost 7m to deliver. To secure the full HLF grant of 4m we launched an appeal in 2014 to raise the outstanding 3m in matched funding. We are now a significant way towards this goal, having raised over 85 per cent of this target by the close of The leadership of our Alban Appeal Executive Committee, chaired by long-term supporter Gerald Corbett, has been invaluable, as has the wonderful support of our congregation, who have collectively donated over 500,000. The Alban s Angels appeal has set more than 500 carved wooden angels flying above the Cathedral crossing, thanks to the support of the local community and our diocesan churches. Over 30 grant-making trusts and foundations have generously pledged funding. With such strength of support we are on target to meet our fundraising goal and to begin the next phase of project delivery in the coming year

17 Annual Review 2015 FINANCE Our investing for growth financial strategy continues to deliver. The Cathedral does not charge an entrance fee and our financial strategy is to remain this way. Income growth and diversification are at the heart of securing the Cathedral s financial sustainability. The delivery of Alban, Britain s First Saint is the next big step in achieving this goal s operating deficit was kept to just 3,000, representing under 0.2 per cent of our total unfunded spend. We continue to prioritise spend towards our ministry and future growth. We have sustained our investment in visitor development and continued to carry out improvements to our property portfolio. As part of our investing for growth strategy, we have purposefully expanded and deepened the way in which we use the Cathedral building. This generates not only increased fee income but importantly widens our audience reach. In September we commenced an exciting new partnership with Elior to operate Abbot s Kitchen. Although restructuring costs dented this year s commercial trading income, the operation now stands on a firm footing to deliver a strong financial return alongside new capacity for event catering will see us reshape our retail offering. In 2015 we spent over 0.5m on major repairs and restoration. Work of this nature is only possible through a combination of major grants, legacies and individual donors. Legacy income also allows us to build our investment income and provides a level of financial resilience. In 2015 legacies totalled 568,000. FINANCIAL TRENDS Income Donations & Fundraising ,110 Alban, Britain s First Saint Fundraising Legacies Grant Funding Charges & Fees Investments Commercial Trading (11) (4) 44 Spend Ministry, Music & Mission Fundraising Visitors & Welcome Major Repairs & Restoration Alban, Britain s First Saint Development Upkeep Education & Outreach Governance Fundraising spend for Alban, Britain s First Saint is included in the fundraising line above. Financial information is included for information purposes only. Copies of the full annual report and audited financial statements are available from the Cathedral or can be found on our website The economic future inevitably holds financial uncertainty. The Cathedral enters 2016 with a strong sense of financial confidence underpinned by a vision of growth

18 Annual Review 2015 SUPPORTING THE CATHEDRAL If you have enjoyed reading about the Cathedral and would like to support its work and mission please consider: Supporting the Alban, Britain s First Saint project Setting up a regular donation Making a one-off donation Joining the 100 Club Becoming a Music Patron Leaving a gift in your will Becoming a volunteer Joining the Friends of St Albans Abbey To find out more about how you can support the Cathedral, including about the Alban, Britain s First Saint appeal, please phone the Development Office: , appeal@stalbanscathedral.org or visit the website

19 Annual Review Supporting the Cathedral FRIENDS OF ST ALBANS ABBEY The Friends of St Albans Abbey have had a busy and exciting year as they linked members with the Cathedral through a variety of social, educational and fundraising events. They have also given financial support to a number of projects, including: A gift of 100,000 to the Alban, Britain s First Saint project The provision of the new choir cassocks Support for the Alban Pilgrimage and the purchase of the new puppet of Christina of Markyate Exhibitions celebrating the 900th anniversary of the consecration of the Norman Abbey and the new nave statues Talks by Professor David Carpenter on Magna Carta and Professor Michael Michael on the wall paintings and lectures run jointly with the Cathedral Study Centre linked to the nave statues Trips to the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican, the Jewish Museum in Camden, Wymondham Abbey and Bury St Edmunds the Cathedral oozes history and atmosphere With over 1300 individual members and 100 associated parishes, the Friends is a vibrant and busy charity its membership is open to all who wish to associate themselves in the work and worship of the Cathedral, or wish to help maintain the ancient and beautiful fabric. To find out more please contact: friends@stalbanscathedral.org 36-37

20 Annual Review 2015 THE CATHEDRAL CLERGY Dean The Very Revd Dr Jeffrey John Sub Dean The Revd Canon Richard Watson Canon Chancellor The Revd Dr Kevin Walton Diocesan Residentiary Canon and Director of Ministry The Revd Canon Tim Bull Diocesan Residentiary Canon and Director of Mission The Revd Canon John Kiddle (until October 2015) Archdeacon of St Albans The Ven. Jonathan Smith Minor Canon (Precentor) The Revd Paul Arbuthnot (until August 2015) The Revd Dr Berkeley Zych (from January 2016) Minor Canon (Young People) The Revd Sally Jones For all parish matters, and for further information, please contact the Cathedral Office: Sumpter Yard St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 1BY You can keep up to date with all of the Cathedral s latest news at or via social media at the links facebook.com/stalbanscathedralofficial instagram.com/stalbanscathedral Associated Clergy The Revd Canon Martin Banister The Revd Diane Clark The Revd Hilary Derham The Revd Canon Christine Farrington The Revd Tony Halton The Revd Terence Handley MacMath The Revd Grant Holmes The Revd Canon Liz Hughes The Revd Iain Lane The Revd Simon Manley-Cooper The Revd Chris Pines 38-39

21 Annual Review 2015 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thanks go to our contributors, including: PHOTOGRAPHERS Michelle Becker (Pink Soul Photography) Kirsty Borthwick Donato Cinicolo Cliveden Conservation Ltd Clare Coombe Robert Corran Richie Horton The Revd Sally Jones Arun Kataria Julia Low Laura Luckhurst Helena O Sullivan Kristina Roseden Craig Shepheard DESIGN 40-41

22 Annual Review 2015 THANK YOU The Cathedral would like to thank everyone who supports its work and mission. In particular we would like to extend a warm thank you to: The Henry C. Hoare Charitable Trust The Heritage Lottery Fund The Hockerill Foundation Christopher Hope St Albans Bach Choir St Albans Cathedral Trust St Albans Cathedral Education Trust St Albans Cathedral Music Trust The Cathedral s congregations and volunteers 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust AJP Computer Consultants Ltd The Alan Evans Memorial Trust The Alban Appeal Executive Committee & Ambassadors Allchurches Trust The Arthur Stevens Charitable Trust The Bedfordshire Committee Computacenter Plc Debenhams Ottaway The De Brye Charitable Trust The Diocese of St Albans The Drapers Company The Dulverton Trust Englefield Charitable Trust The Fairstead Trust First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund The Idlewild Trust The J J F Charitable Settlement J. Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust The Jarvis Charitable Trust The John Birch Charitable Trust The Laing Family Foundations Lord Barnby s Foundation Lussmanns MacIntyre Hudson The Masons Company St Albans Festival for the Performing Arts St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust St Michael s Manor Sir Halley Stewart Trust Star Cargo Plc Steel Charitable Trust The Stevenson Family s Charitable Trust The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust Waitrose Community Matters Whartons Goldsmith Blanco UK Ltd The Fraternity of the Friends of St The Mercers Company The Williams Church Music Trust Borras Construction Ltd Albans Abbey P F Charitable Trust The Wixamtree Trust The Brock Webb Trust Garfield Weston Foundation Phillips Funeral Services The Wolfson Foundation The Cathedral Wardens The Gretna Charitable Trust The Pilgrim Trust The Wyfold Charitable Trust The Childwick Trust The Church Commissioners for England The Church of England Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England Grocers Company Handelsbanken Harpenden Area Decorative and Fine Arts Society (HADFAS) Rebecca Hussey s Book Charity St Albans Abbey Flower Guild St Albans and District Chamber of Commerce Our thanks also go to all those who have made private donations and anonymous gifts

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