Business Planning Heritage Lottery Fund Advice

Client: St Albans Cathedral
Cathedrals are important spiritual, historical and community spaces – it is important to appreciate not only the different needs of people who worship and those who visit the cathedral (for example as part of a learning experience or as a ‘tourist’) but also the similarities between those who use the cathedral space, of all faiths and none. Expectations of what the cathedral can provide on a personal, spiritual, communal and cultural basis creates a multifaceted organisation that is hard to define in simple terms. Restoration, conservation, and long-term maintenance of the buildings’ fabric can also present significant financial challenges.

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church is one of Britain’s most significant ecclesiastical buildings.  St Albans Cathedral is a Grade I listed building; it is also within the Abbey Conservation Area and is a Scheduled Monument. St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain.  Working with Nick Stead, a heritage consultant, we advised the client on a Heritage Lottery Fund application, focusing on business planning as part of a wider project.  Find out about other National Lottery Heritage Fund projects we have worked on.

How can we help?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss our work please don’t hesitate to call Richard Linington on 07866 742628 or email richard@pslplan.co.uk