Commemorating the past. Championing the future.

Stewards of the Festival are our closest circle of supporters, both for choral music and the wellbeing of thousands of clergy and their families.

They play a ceremonial role, processing in the Festival Service at St Paul's Cathedral and contributing towards the success of one of the oldest choral music events in the world.

Historically, Stewards were responsible for organising the Festival itself. In 1975, this task was taken over by the staff at the Trust.

Stewards can choose to process at the start of the service, like the clergy, Masters/Prime Wardens/Upper Baliffs and other representatives of the City of London.

The 371st Clergy Support Trust Festival Service and Dinner will be on Tuesday 12 May, 2026.

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Two Stewards, dressed in shirts and ties, sharing a joke and laughing.

Become a Steward

Stewards play a key ceremonial role in the historic Service, and have done so for hundreds of years.

For an annual donation of £75, Stewards can:

  • Access excellent priority seating.
  • Have their support acknowledged in our Order of Service.
  • Join the procession down the aisle of St Paul’s, alongside Livery Masters, senior clergy and representatives of the City of London.
  • Attend exclusive events, such as Receptions with our Chief Executive.
  • Support our work with thousands of clergy and their families.

We will reopen to Festival Stewardship renewals in 2026. In the meantime, please consider supporting the Trust’s vital work by making a donation.

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