The decorations have been taken down and the trees have gone, but the legacy of our annual Christmas Tree Festival will last well into 2023 - the festival raised more than £1,600 through donations made by visitors to the event!
We encourage everyone visiting the festival to vote for their favourite tree and a staggering 5,039 votes were received this year. The trees decorated by The Children’s Hospital Charity and Henderson’s Relish was voted the peoples’ favourites.
The Children’s Hospital Charity in support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital was voted favourite Charity Tree
“We are so grateful to have been voted this year’s favourite Charity at the Cathedral’s Christmas Tree Festival. We have taken part for the last three years, and love seeing our tree up in lights. The festival is a lovely part of Christmas and winning this year is just the best way to round off the festive period!” says Jane Darby, Charity Fundraising Hub Officer.
First time participant Henderson’s voted favourite Corporate Tree
The tree decorated by first time participant Henderson’s was voted favourite tree in the corporate category. Matt Davies, General Manager at Henderson’s, says: “I’m delighted that the Henderson’s Relish tree was voted favourite corporate tree at the festival and very pleased to forward the £250 award to S6 Foodbank, Sheffield.”
“We’re thrilled that Henderson’s have chosen us as the charity to receive the donation. This will go towards supporting people across our 11 sites in Sheffield whether it be food or ongoing support in areas such as debt advice, housing and utility bills.”
“Every year the festival becomes more popular,” says Ben Rossi, our Development Manager. “As well as several local Sheffield businesses supporting the event, trees were decorated by school children, scouts, guides and cadets. There were also hospital, hospice and cancer charities involved and homelessness and environmental organisations. Many of this year’s participants have already registered for the 2023 festival because they enjoy taking part so much.”
Christmas is a special time of year at the Cathedral
Christmas is a special time for the Cathedral, and this Christmas our events and services were extremely well supported. Nearly 1,000 people filled the Cathedral for our annual Christmas Eve Carol Service, while more than 8,500 people were captivated by our light show. Throughout the festive season anyone visiting the Cathedral were also able to enjoy 40 beautiful Christmas trees, and any donations placed in the boxes under each tree have been passed onto the organisation responsible for decorating it.
Our 2022 Christmas Tree Festival was supported by Utilita Energy Hub, etiCloud and Heavenly Coffee Company. We’re very grateful for their support!
Join the festival in 2023!
Space in the Cathedral is limited so if you’re a business, charity or community group interested in participating in the 2023 festival, email arts@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk as soon as possible or click the button below to register your interest.