Mission Statement. Dean s Report. The Chapter of St Paul s Cathedral. The Cathedral welcomed an ever growing stream of visitors,

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1 Annual Report 2009

2 Mission Statement St Paul s Cathedral stands as a symbol and focus of the presence of God in the world and is served by a community of people who work and worship in this place. Founded in 604, we continue to share in the ministry of the Bishop and Diocese of London and in the wider mission of the Church throughout the world. In the 21st century we present a place of refreshment and encounter in which Church, City and nation meet to celebrate a common history and discern the kingdom of God within the new horizons of an international metropolis. Using our diverse skills we cherish for future generations the inheritance of worship, scholarship, teaching, music making, art and architectural craft. Valuing this inheritance we are committed to the cultural diversity, equal opportunities, and personal development of all who work here. We welcome all who visit this House of God. The Chapter of St Paul s Cathedral Dean s Report On 17 th April 2000, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York appointed 1 st May 2000 as the day on which St Paul s Cathedral s new Constitution and Statutes came into force. Under these new provisions no longer was the Chapter to be made up of those in Holy Orders. Now there should be no less than two lay persons who should be appointed with regard to the special expertise they are able to bring to the work of the Chapter saw the retirement of the first Lay Canon appointed to St Paul s, Peter Chapman. Peter had been Head Chorister shortly after the end of World War II, and had sung at the Coronation. His appointment as Lay Canon brought a vast expertise in the field of finance to the table, which the Chapter appreciated and valued hugely. His energy, attention to detail, and deep commitment to the Cathedral as a centre of worship and mission, will be hard to match. At the end of the year Claire Foster stood down as a Lay Canon. Claire had been a driving force, alongside Canon Ed Newell, in the establishment of the Cathedral Institute. Much of the standing and respect in which the Institute is now held is the result of the careful foundations Claire helped to lay. The Right Reverend Graeme Knowles Dean of St Paul s The Cathedral welcomed an ever growing stream of visitors, pilgrims and tourists in the year. was appointed Succentor. The Reverend Jason Rendell was ordained priest in July, and was made Sacrist at the end of the year. Neil Chippington took up post as Headmaster of St Paul s Cathedral School in September. The liturgical life of the Cathedral continued to be busy. In 2009 there were special services for Fly Navy 100, for the 70th Anniversary of the Evacuation, for ending of conflict in Iraq, as well as memorial services for Ricard Hickox, the conductor, and Eddie George, former Governor of the Bank of England. This, of course, is over and above those special services, such as the United Guilds and the Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy, which happen every year. The Cathedral welcomed an ever growing stream of visitors, pilgrims and tourists in the year. This was good to see in a period of global financial hardship and turbulence. A record number of people attended services in the Easter, Advent and Christmas seasons. Both the salaried and volunteer members of the Cathedral team did much to make these visits memorable and worthwhile. We are steadily learning how to use and interpret the wonderfully cleaned and restored building. The year saw three key people appointed. Major General Nicholas Cottam took over as Registrar in January. The Reverend Giles Fraser was installed as Canon Chancellor in September, while Lucrezia Walker joined the Chapter as a Lay Canon in November. Two Minor Canons left to take up new appointments in 2009, and the Reverend Andrew Hammond Again, I would want to place on record my thanks to my colleagues on the Chapter, for their continued commitment to St Paul s, its ministry and mission.

3 To see the Cathedral full of people wearing the distinctive luggage labels and being reunited with old acquaintances was a striking reminder of the legacy that war carries across generations. Our autumn series of lectures on the Cathedral floor focused on the question of money and the moral issues raised by the financial crisis. Liturgy and Music The Reverend Canon Lucy Winkett Precentor Education The Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser Chancellor The regular rhythm of liturgy and music in the Cathedral continues to be the heartbeat of our life together and each day opens and closes with prayer. From the quiet recitation of the psalms each morning to the glorious singing of the choir at Evensong, the regular rhythm of the offices is the still point in a busy working church. During 2009, we said goodbye to two of our Minor Canons, whose work is at the centre of our liturgical life as they lead Morning Prayer every day, sing Evensong and organise the many weddings, baptisms and special services that happen week by week. The Revd Claire Robson has taken up the post of Vicar Pastor at Bath Abbey and the Revd Laura Burgess has become Rector of St Botolph s Aldgate. We are immensely grateful to both of them and we wish them well for the future. Two new Minor Canons have already started work with us: The Revd Andrew Hammond joined us as Succentor from St John s Wood, and the Revd Sarah Eynstone has begun her work as Chaplain, coming from Hampstead Parish Church. We welcome them most warmly as they join the Liturgy and Music team. After the changes during 2008 in the music Foundation, 2009 was a year of stability and consolidation and we were delighted to have our Organ Scholar, Tim Harper, for a second year. The celebrity organ recital series was re-started after the refurbishment of the Grand Organ and the weekly organ recitals were re-instated after Evensong on Sundays. We were very grateful to our Music Patrons for their support of the musical life of the Cathedral, particularly during 2009 for their sponsorship of a new mass setting by the distinguished composer Francis Grier, to be given its world premiere at Pentecost in We were also very glad to be able to perform Faure s Requiem with an orchestra within the liturgy for All Souls Day. The choir had another fulfilling and busy year, and the choristers broadcast Britten s Ceremony of Carols on Radio 3 as well as their usual Choral Evensong for St Paul s Day. We hosted once again BBC Radio 2 s Young Chorister of the Year. We were delighted to welcome Neil Chippington as the new Headmaster of the Cathedral School and, as an ex chorister, he has already shown great insight into the very special musical education that the choristers enjoy. We are well aware of all the support that families give to the choristers and through them to the liturgical and musical life of the Cathedral and we are immensely grateful for this. The resident staff at the Cathedral School also deserve our gratitude for all that they do to help shape the choristers lives as children and singers. St Paul s continued to play its national role, hosting, among other services, Fly Navy, celebrating 100 years of naval aviation and a service in the autumn honouring the experience of all those who were evacuated during the Second World War. To see the Cathedral full of people wearing the distinctive luggage labels and being reunited with old acquaintances was a striking reminder of the legacy that war carries across generations. With this in mind, St Paul s also hosted the national service to mark the end of British operations in Iraq. Families, colleagues and friends gathered to honour those who have died in very recent years and the Basra Wall was dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury. There are many other events that have shaped our musical and liturgical life, and space does not permit us to mention the performances given by Spandau Ballet and Little Boots (among others) on the steps of the Cathedral in November. Our heartfelt thanks goes to the whole team: Minor Canons, musicians, administrators, Virgers, Stewards, volunteer Wandsmen, pastoral team and School staff for their hard work and dedication to the liturgical and musical life of this place. It is an immense privilege to serve God here with such talented, able and good humoured colleagues. Education remains core to the mission and ministry of St Paul s Cathedral. This year has seen the arrival of a new Chancellor Canon Giles Fraser replacing Canon Edmund Newell and the departure of some important figures to whom St Paul s is most indebted; most notably Claire Foster who held the reigns of the Education brief between Chancellors. Our autumn series of lectures on the Cathedral floor focused on the question of money and the moral issues raised by the financial crisis. This series attracted considerable press interest, from the FT, CNN, and Today programme. Accompanying this programme we held a Clergy study day, led a retreat in a Franciscan Friary in Dorset, and, together with St Mary-le-Bow, created a live link with Trinity Wall Street s conference on Finance and Theology in New York. Other events have included the launch of the 1.4 Billion Reasons Global Poverty project in the UK with Archbishop John Sentamu and the Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander; a conference for Muslim leaders to engage with wider parts of civil society; and, in conjunction with the Royal Society of Medicine, a joint clergy/ doctors conference on depression. The last few months have also seen some major organisational changes. St Paul s Education now consists of three Departments. 1: The Schools & Families Department We are delighted to have appointed Janet Marshall to run the renamed Schools and Families Department, previously rather confusingly called the Education Department. Chapter have capped school group visitors at 25,000 (28,000 last year) and effort is being concentrated on developing the quality of the experience for those on school trips, forging closer links with the Diocese s church schools and concentrating more on the purpose of the Cathedral building rather than simply the building itself. 2: The St Paul s Forum This new department will be specifically responsible for (i) our autumn lecture programme, (ii) the development of a series of speakers for Sunday lunchtimes, after the main Eucharist, providing opportunities for theologians and writers to talk about their work, and (iii) ad hoc conferences and seminars as the opportunities arise. We are planning a joint event with the Royal Society to mark their 350th anniversary. Planning for the autumn lecture series is underway, with an emphasis more on the big themes of Christian theology: suffering, hope, death, love. 3: The St Paul s Institute The experience of the recent Money series was that some of the more technical work on theology and finance is perhaps not best approached on the Cathedral floor, with its considerable challenges of scale and acoustic. Chapter decided that detailed discussions could be better hosted in another way, and to this end the Institute is developing a website that it intends will become the primary go-to site for the Christian ethics/finance debate. The relationship between Christian ethics and the financial world remains an underdeveloped area of Christian concern, partly because some are intimidated by the complexity of modern finance and by the dominance of experts. One of the aims of this site will be to develop the financial and economic literacy of Christians so they can confidently enter into the debate concerning the ethics of the City. Part of the Chancellor s role is publically to engage with some of the broader issues of contemporary society. To this end I have been contributing comment pieces for the Guardian and the Financial Times, as well as my regular column in the Church Times and slots on Radio 4 s Thought for the Day. I also continue to teach military ethics at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham and at the MoD.

4 Canon Pastor s Report The Right Reverend Michael Colclough Canon Pastor Fundraising Report Gavin Ralston Lay Canon 2009 was another amazing year at St Paul s 2009 was another amazing year at St Paul s. Given the current economic situation we had feared that fewer people would visit us. The fact is that, in 2009, we had over 1.82 million visitors to the Cathedral about half of whom were worshippers. That balance is always very encouraging! The Dean and Chapter are most grateful to the various teams of people working in the Cathedral who welcome and care for visitors on our behalf. We are now on the last phase of the exterior cleaning of the north face of the Cathedral which should be completed in A renewed, awe-inspiring building has given us the challenge of looking at how we present the Cathedral, its worship and life, to our many visitors. In January 2009 we set up the Interpretation Project based on the Cathedral s interpretation strategy prepared for us by Anne Fletcher. This strategy started by looking at who are our visitors and the stories we communicate to them. At the heart of this study was our desire to communicate in a more accessible and effective way working life, worship and mission of the Cathedral along with its history to its visitors in a way they can easily understand. All of this work has led to a number of different initiatives that will begin in Members of the Cathedral congregation met regularly throughout the year and had a variety of speakers covering such subjects as the Church s ministry of Healing and ALMA (the Diocesan link with the Church in Angola and Mozambique). Some members also took part in an Advent and Lent Quiet Day at St Mary Aldermary. The Cathedral School is an important part of our life together and it was decided last year that it would be appropriate for the Canon Pastor to fulfil the role of Chaplain within the School. Regular pastoral contact with pupils and staff, coupled with Cathedral clergy being in the School regularly for assemblies, has strengthened the bonds between School and Cathedral and has led to a larger number of day pupils being prepared for Confirmation along with choristers. The large number of school children making day visits to the Cathedral (over 28,000 in 2009) brings new challenges and opportunities. It was decided that the Minor Canon who holds the post of Chaplain will in future be linked to the work and ministry of the Education Department. Along with our own staff and volunteers, the dedicated group of Diocesan clergy who make up the Pastoral Team give willingly of their time to provide a priestly and pastoral ministry within the Cathedral from Monday to Saturday: again, the Dean and Chapter are most grateful for their participation in our life and ministry. The Cathedral is the church where the Bishop s people gather. High on the list of priorities at St Paul s is the way in which we care for all who gather here: worshippers, pilgrims, visitors and tourists alike. Our thanks go to all who share in this. The Interpretation Project will shortly see the opening of our new space in the Crypt to view film of the life and history of the Cathedral. After the momentous achievement of raising in excess of 43 million for the 300th Anniversary Restoration Campaign at the end of 2008, it was never going to be an easy task to follow, particularly in a severe economic downturn. Nonetheless, 2009 was a year of achievement with the majority of commercial and City livery companies and Music Patrons continuing their support for the Cathedral. For all these, the Dean and Chapter are most grateful for the tireless work of both the staff and trustees of the Foundation under the Chairmanship of Sir Robert Finch. Two new trustees were welcomed on board in 2009 Carol Sergeant and Joyce Hytner whilst Peter Chapman stood down after many years service to St Paul s as Head Chorister, Lay Canon and Vice-Chairman of the Cathedral Foundation. He continues as Chairman of the School Foundation and as a Music Patron, the scheme he helped conceive. We also thanked Robin Darbyshire as he stepped down after many years as Honorary Secretary. William Miller was replaced by John Harvey to represent the St Paul s Cathedral Trust in America, whose Gala Dinner at the Harvard Club in New York in May, at which Lady Mary Soames spoke eloquently of her memories of St Paul s and her father s legendary concern for it, raised an impressive $340,000 net. The dinner was largely organised by Kim Albright as Executive Director before she moved on and was replaced by Dr Mark Hansen. We are most appreciative of all the continued goodwill and support we receive from the United States. Our fundraising priorities now turn towards supporting the mission and outreach of the Cathedral across a range of projects. These include the whole Interpretation project including the creation of a Triforium exhibition space and Library conservation; our work with schools through the Education Centre; the high quality of speakers and debates through the Institute; our extensive musical programme; and soon the renovation of the Chapter House building, for some time now the poor relation of the Paternoster Square site. The Interpretation Project will shortly see the opening of our stunning new space in the Crypt to view film of the life and history of the Cathedral. Designs for access and exhibition layout will soon be available for the Triforium level. An additional website will support the work of the Institute. An audio guide, free to every visitor, will be available in 2010 for the first time. The priority for fabric fundraising will be the Chapter House in order to make it a better working environment with proper accessibility. We continue to encourage City businesses to join as Corporate Partners, livery companies to support us in ways often relevant to their original craft where possible, grant-making trusts, foundations and individuals to support us whether as donors, Music Patrons or, mindful of Wren s suggestion of a perpetual growing fund, through gifts in their Wills. We could not achieve what we do without the generosity of a great many people, for all of whom we are extremely grateful.

5 Fabric Report Lucrezia Walker Lay Canon, with portfolio to the arts Finance Report Nicholas Cottam Registrar In the Cathedral visitors can now walk out onto the South Transept portico steps and enjoy the view to Tate Modern. The number of paying visitors increased by 7% in the year to 812,000 ( ,000), the highest since before St Paul s Cathedral won the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors top award across all categories of architectural work in the United Kingdom in This reflected very well on the many years of work put in by Martin Stancliffe, Surveyor to the Fabric, and all those working under his guidance. As this report goes to publication, the Cathedral s Works staff are out in the cold continuing the restoration of the North Transept and North Side of the Nave. The results on the upper tiers of the North Transept look stunning. Early in 2009 the replacement of the spiral lantern staircase to the Golden Gallery was undertaken. This task involved agile engineering to hoist each piece up from the Cathedral floor and into the top of the Dome to be assembled mostly at night. Completion has made access to this top gallery a better experience with a view to rival any in London. In the Cathedral visitors can now walk out onto the South Transept portico steps and enjoy the view to Tate Modern. This has helped to give the South Churchyard renewed focus. It was the site for the MEMO exhibition of stone statues of extinct species throughout the summer of 2009, one plain stone block permitting the public to try their hand at stone carving. In the Crypt, finishing touches were put to improve accessibility. Praise and comment have been aroused by the increased ability of people to come into and move around the Crypt. Its North aisle was reopened, expanding St Faith s, the OBE Chapel, to its full size and revealing a number of memorials. In the early summer the new restaurant opened in place of the refectory in the North West corner of the Crypt and quickly proved a culinary success. Other work in 2009 defined how to improve the interpretation of the restored Cathedral. The task, as expressed by the Dean, has been to work out how to make the Cathedral sing. Liturgy and Music are a vital part of that task but plans were also laid in 2009 to create a film experience in the Crypt and a history timeline from 604 AD, so that visitors grasp the essence of St Paul s Cathedral s mission, story and marvels. A project run with University College London tested the atmosphere in the Triforium and Library, to gauge sustainable visitor numbers in this area. The Collections Team has begun to catalogue what can be displayed one day at Triforium level. Work began on a Reserve Collection Store in late 2009 and should see completion by mid The Oxford Museum of Science has been loaned a selection of Wren s drawings for exhibition. A new Cathedral guide book has been written ready for publication in late This report concludes with respectful acknowledgement to all our Works staff who, in spite of a busy and disruptive 2009, managed to carry out many maintenance tasks for the Cathedral as well as significant refurbishment. The Cathedral made good financial progress in 2009 principally as a result of a further increase in the number of paying visitors and a partial recovery in the global economy. Net assets at the year end increased to 15.3 million ( million). The number of paying visitors increased by 7% in the year to 812,000 ( ,000), the highest since before 2002, as London itself generally enjoyed a very successful tourist season assisted by the weakness of the pound. Although the tourist market continues to be both changeable and competitive, the Cathedral has demonstrated its capacity to attract visitors. The tourism and commercial activities, on which the Cathedral remains heavily dependent, again achieved excellent results this year contributing towards the satisfactory surplus on net incoming resources of 1.46 million ( million). Without this income the Cathedral would not be able to sustain its work and mission in all its aspects. The record recovery in global financial markets from the lows experienced in March 2009 has been a contributor to a 0.84 million increase in the revaluation of the investment portfolio. Despite an increase in assets on the closed pension scheme, liabilities increased at a faster rate leaving a deficit increase of 0.34million. The Cathedral has continued to maintain a strong liquidity position. The restoration and project programme continues to progress within the budgeted funds made available by our generous donors without whose support the programme would not have been possible. The principal 40 million campaign programme target was reached in November 2008, but fundraising continues for newly identified projects. Results Gross incoming resources in the year were million, compared with million in Grant income for specific fabric projects, principally from St Paul s Cathedral Foundation, was 1.73 million ( million). The main projects in the year and ongoing were the North Side cleaning and Interpretation projects. The gross income from commercial activities, which included admission charges, the Crypt shop and event income increased by 0.89 million to 7.58 million. The gross income from fees and charges, that relate principally to the School, increased from 3.03 million to 3.28 million. Revenue from voluntary income was down 0.12 million to 0.64 million and low interest rates reflected in a reduction in gross income from the investment and property portfolios to 0.47 million. During the year, total net assets increased by 1.81 million to million. Unrestricted funds increased by 1.28 million to million, restricted funds increased to 3.06 million and endowment funds to 2.15 million. Legacies received during the year, amounting to 12,000 ( ,000), were transferred into restricted funds. Investments and Cash The Cathedral holds 8.04 million of investment units and cash deposits of 3.21 million managed by CCLA Investment Management and invested in CBF Church of England Funds. The long term performance of the investment fund has been satisfactory.

6 Finance Report Summary Financial Statements CCLA operates an effective investment policy which also ensured that cash deposits retained their Triple A rating and that the Cathedral s investments are in line with the Church of England s ethical investment policy. Cash flow was carefully managed and overall net cash balances and loans, including the cash deposits above, were 4.20 million, 0.37 million higher than at the start of the year. Defined Benefit Pension Fund The scheme is closed to new members and to service accrual and has been replaced by a defined contribution scheme. The latest scheme specific valuation by the Actuary as at 1st October 2009 disclosed a deficit of 6.02 million. There is a formal recovery plan in place, agreed with the Trustees and the Actuary, to reduce the deficit by payment of 400,000 p/a for a further 8 years. Under a covenant with the Trustees 1.16 million is held in a separately identified account for the benefit of the scheme. Both the amount set aside and the availability of funds to the scheme are assessed by formulas in the covenant. The deficit under the accounting rules of FRS 17 increased in the year by 0.36 million to 4.04 million. The School The School, managed under an Instrument of Delegation from the Dean and Chapter, increased the average number of pupils in the year and generated a small operating surplus. General Throughout the year there were specific reviews, as well as a continuous review programme, of the major risks to which the Cathedral is exposed and also of the systems established to mitigate those risks. This structure and process will continue to be examined and tested to ensure it remains appropriate and effective. The reserves policy established by the Dean and Chapter, set to ensure there are adequate reserves to finance short term reductions in income caused by economic downturns or similar, remains in place. Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities 000 s Income Resources Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total Tourism & trading Voluntary & mission Grant income Investment income Other Expenditure Resources Ministry, music & outreach Cathedral and precincts upkeep Trading Administration Net incoming resources Gains (losses) on revaluation/realisation and transfer of assets Net Increases (decreases) in Funds Consolidated Balance Sheet 000 s Investments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total Equities Cash deposits Property Pension reserve Cash at bank Other net assets

7 Five Year Summary Staff list 2009 Funds Generated 000 s Net income resources Investment and property gains(losses) Increases (decrease) in funds in year Funds b/f Funds at Year End Funds by Category Unrestricted FRS17 Pension reserve Other restricted funds Endowment SUMMARISED ACCOUNTS These summarised accounts are not the statutory accounts but a summary of information relating to both the statement of financial activities and the balance sheet. The full financial statements from which this summary is derived, have received an unqualified opinion from the Cathedral s auditors, Deloitte LLP. These summarised accounts do not contain sufficient information to allow a full understanding of the financial affairs of the Cathedral. The full financial statements were approved by the Dean and Chapter on 19 th April 2010 and will be delivered to the Church Commissioners for England. The full financial statements, including the auditors and Dean and Chapter reports, may be obtained from: St Paul s Cathedral, The Chapter House St Paul s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD. The Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser Chancellor AUDITOR S STATEMENT TO THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF ST PAUL S CATHEDRAL We have examined the summary financial statements which comprise the summary consolidated statement of financial activities and the summary consolidated balance sheet. This report is made solely to Dean and Chapter, as a body, in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities; Statement of Recommended Practice Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to Dean and Chapter those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Dean and Chapter as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Respective responsibilities of trustees and auditors The trustees are responsible for preparing the summary financial statements in accordance with the guidelines as specified by the Church Commissioners under the powers given to them by Section 27 of the Cathedrals Measure Our responsibility is to report to you our opinion on the consistency of the summary financial statements with the full financial statements and Annual Report. We also read the other information contained in the summary annual report as described in the contents section and consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the summary financial statements. Basis of opinion We conducted our work having regard to Bulletin 1999/6. The auditors statement on the summary financial statement issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. Our report on the Cathedral s full financial statements describes the basis of our audit opinion on those financial statements. Opinion In our opinion, the summarised financial statements are consistent with the full financial statements and the Annual Report of St Paul s Cathedral for the year ended 31 st December Deloitte LLP Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors London 19 th April 2010 Dean and Chapter The Right Reverend Graeme Knowles Dean The Reverend Canon Martin Warner Treasurer (Until December 2009) The Reverend Canon Lucy Winkett Precentor The Right Reverend Michael Colclough Canon Pastor The Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser Chancellor (From September 2009) Peter Chapman Lay Canon (Until June 2009) Claire Foster Lay Canon (Until December 2009) Lucrezia Walker Lay Canon (From October 2009) Gavin Ralston Lay Canon (From March 2010) Registrar Nicholas Cottam Solicitor to the Cathedral Owen Carew-Jones College of Minor Canons The Reverend Claire Robson Chaplain (Until July 2009) The Reverend Laura Burgess Sacrist (Until September 2009) The Reverend Jason Rendell Succentor (Until September 2009) Sacrist (From September 2009) The Reverend Andrew Hammond Succentor (From October 2009) The Reverend Sarah Eynstone Chaplain (From January 2010) Music Department Andrew Carwood Director of Music Simon Johnson Assistant Director of Music & Organist Tim Wakerell Sub Organist Headmaster of the Cathedral School Andrew Dobbin (Until April 2009) Neil Chippington (From September 2009) Surveyor to the Fabric Martin Stancliffe Honorary Financial Advisers Robert Ward Graham Ward Clerk of the Works Martin Fletcher Head of Marketing & PR Mark McVay Head of Finance Martin Pennington Head of Human Resources Ruth Moore Head Steward Lynn Johnson Dean s Virger Michael Page Librarian Joseph Wisdom Collections Manager Simon Carter Head of IT Gerald Wynter Head of Schools and Family Education Laura Arends (Until December 2009) Janet Marshall (From March 2010) Events Co-ordinator Jane Laws Head of Fundraising Nigel Kirkup Secretary to the Friends of St Paul s Patrick Wilkins Head of Adult Education Elizabeth Foy

8 2009 a Year in Pictures The Royal Family attend a service of Commemoration in October to mark the end of combat operations in Iraq 2. The English National Ballet perform under the dome in June 3. The Sankta Lucia service in December 4. Rambert School of Dance perform inside the Cathedral during August 5. The Urdang Academy perform to a full Cathedral on Lord Mayor s Show Day in November 6. The service of Commemoration in October to mark the end of combat operations in Iraq 7. Archbishop Desmond Tutu delivers a lecture during July in aid of Advocates for International Development Gordon Brown at the Institute debate entitled My Word is My Bond? Rebuilding trust the G20 and beyond in March 9. The choristers on stage at Disney s Christmas Carol event in November 10. An evacuee at the service in September to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the start of the evacuation in World War II 11. The MEMO project in the South Churchyard between May and June 12. The official opening of the new restaurant in the Crypt during May 13. The US Thanksgiving Day service in November 14. Disney s Christmas Carol event on the west steps, featuring music from Little Boots and Spandau Ballet in November

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