There are several groups that have a role in the governance and management of St Albans Cathedral.

• Chapter: The Chapter is the Cathedral’s governing body. It directs and oversees the administration of the Cathedral’s affairs and plays a leadership role in policy, strategy and vision. Chapter has primary responsibility for ensuring the Cathedral is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit and ensuring it is effectively and properly run. You can find out who is on Chapter here. It is supported in its work by various committees.
• Senior Management Team: The Cathedral’s Senior Management Team is accountable to Chapter, working in partnership with it and has responsibility for the management and delivery of the Cathedral’s activities in line with the Cathedral’s purpose, mission and vision.
• College of Canons: The College of Canons consists of clergy and lay people from across the Diocese of St Albans. The College expresses the close relationship between the Cathedral and the rest of the Diocese and is key to the continued development of the Cathedral’s strong relationship with the Diocese.
• Cathedral Council: The Cathedral Council is an advisory and consultative body, established to further and support the spiritual, pastoral, evangelistic, educational, social, and ecumenical work of the Cathedral. It provides guidance for Chapter as well as reviewing and advising Chapter in its direction and oversight of the Cathedral’s work.
• Abbey Assembly: The Abbey Assembly coordinates the work of the parish and advises Chapter on all matters affecting the parish and congregation. 

Cathedral Annual Review and Report

Each year, the Cathedral releases a review and report of its events, activities and finances from the previous year. The 2021 Annual Report and Accounts and the 2021 Annual Review are available to anyone who wishes to read them and can be downloaded below. 

Download our Annual Review 2021

Download our Annual Report and Accounts 2021

The Constitution and Statutes

The Cathedral's Constitution and Statutes explain how the Cathedral is governed.

Download the Cathedral's Constitution

Download the Cathedral's Statutes