At Wells Cathedral, our mission guides what we do as a church and organisation, while our values shape how we do it.
Our Strategic Plan, 2025–35
As we look to the future, Wells Cathedral is setting a bold course for the next decade. Our new Strategic Plan outlines the key goals that will guide us in strengthening our spiritual life, preserving our heritage, fostering a vibrant community, and ensuring financial sustainability.
We’ve identified four key themes—the ‘four Cs’—that will shape our direction:
- Christianity: Deepening our commitment to spiritual life and inclusive worship.
- Connection: Engaging more deeply with our communities.
- Culture: Expanding our role as a centre for music, art, and heritage.
- Commerce: Building financial sustainability through thoughtful investments and fundraising.
This plan will help us make informed decisions, set clear priorities, and measure our progress as we move towards 850 years of Wells Cathedral.
The strategy was finalised in December 2024 and communicated to the congregation and stakeholders at a meeting on Sunday 26 January 2025. We welcome your thoughts and feedback as we embark on this exciting journey. To donwload a copy of the Strategic Plan 2025–35 overview, click on the link below.
Strategic Plan 2025–35 (.pdf)Our Vision
Rooted in the transforming love of God, we seek to be a beacon of light and hope, welcoming and serving people, churches, and communities across our diocese, county, and beyond.
Our Mission
Inspired by faith in Jesus Christ, by scripture, and as part of the Church of England, we aim to be a community that is learning together and growing in faith, love, and service.
Our Values
We seek to live out our life together based on the following values:
Welcoming: to be welcoming—inspired by our Christian faith, learning and growing in faith and discipleship.
Caring: to be caring—serving our own community and the wider communities across the Diocese and County with compassion and love.
Respectful: to be respectful—treating others with respect and openness, acting with integrity and inspiring trust in all we do.
