Consultation on Cathedrals Measure 2021

The Church of England has introduced a new legal framework, the Cathedrals Measure 2021, to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals.  The Measure requires every cathedral to apply to the UK Charity Commission for registration as a charity, and to prepare a new set of Constitution and Statutes to reflect the new legislation. Following initial approval by the Church Commissioners and the Charity Commission, Hereford Cathedral is opening a period of consultation with the community on its revised Constitution and Statutes.  Full details of the consultation are available here, together with the new Constitution and Statutes.  The consultation closes on 7 June 2023. 

Community Roll

A cathedral is very much about community and in order that we might be that community to the glory of God and fulfil together the purposes of the cathedral we need to be able to communicate well. It is really important that those who most care about what we do here have a voice in certain matters. Please do join the Community Roll which will give you this voice. 

Download the PDF form to join the Community Roll here 

Download the Word form to join the Community Roll here

This form can be emailed to [email protected] or returned to the Cathedral Office 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG.

Hereford Cathedral vision and strategy

Hereford Cathedral's 2020 Vision strategy can be downloaded by clicking the title below. If you require this document in another format please contact the Cathedral Office.

Hereford Cathedral 2020 Vision

Each year, the Chapter publishes an Annual Review summarising its activities and finances for the previous year. This is in addition to its full statutory annual report and audited financial statements.  The Annual Review may be downloaded using the link below, or if you would prefer a printed copy, please contact the Cathedral Office.

A copy of the 2022 Annual Review can be downloaded here

A copy of the 2021 Annual Review can be downloaded here

Documentation and accounts for the Hereford Cathedral Family can be found below. Please note that links will take you to an external web page unless stated otherwise.

Chapter of Hereford Cathedral 2021 (pdf download)

Hereford Cathedral Enterprises Ltd (Companies House)

Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson charity (Charity Commission)

Hereford Mappa Mundi Trust (Charity Commission)

Hereford Mappa Mundi Trust (Companies House)

Hereford Cathedral Almshouse Charity of Saint Katherine and Saint Ethelbert (Charity Commission)

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust (Charity Commission)

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust (Companies House)

If you have any queries about the accounts of any of the organisations, please contact in the first instance the Chief Operating Officer and Chapter Clerk ([email protected] or 01432 374201) who will be pleased to assist or guide you to the appropriate person.

Policies

Fire Policy

Health & Safety Policy

Public & Employer's Liability Insurance

Whistleblowing Policy

Complaints Policy

Waste Disposal

Hereford Cathedral takes recycling very seriously all of the waste collected on site is removed and separated off site and is then recycled, reused or disposed of correctly.