Cathedral stays open after meeting fundraising goal

A city cathedral has exceeded its fundraising target which has enabled it to stay open.

In January, the team at Peterborough Cathedral said it needed to raise £300,000 by the end of March to remain open seven days a week and avoid having to consider entrance fees.

Dean of Peterborough Cathedral, the Very Reverend Chris Dalliston, said: "We're hugely delighted and relieved to have achieved and exceeded our £300,000 target.

"However, we are in no way complacent. This is only the first step in building a long-term sustainable future for the cathedral."

He added: "We continue to operate on fine margins in a challenging financial environment, and over the coming year we shall need to continue to work hard to strengthen our network of supporters and develop additional sources of revenue to ensure we remain a vibrant community, serving our city, our diocese, and the wider region."

The funds raised will allow the cathedral to begin essential projects aimed at securing its long-term future.

The Church of England has funded two key positions at the cathedral, and recent events such as the Longest Yarn have attracted thousands of new visitors to the building.

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