The Society of the Friends of St Magnus Cathedral has been in existence since 1958. It's main objective is to raise funds to ensure the preservation of St Magnus Cathedral as a living place of worship. It's members are drawn from all over the world, united in a common love for this beautiful and ancient holy space.
The society sees it's role as one of raising both awareness and funds to ensure the proper care of this great building. It's ongoing maintenance, as is expected in an ancient building, a major task. The community and the Friends see it as their heritage and their responsibility to the protection and year by year renewal of St Magnus Cathedral.
The Society welcomes members, those who have an interest in the history, architecture or music of the Cathedral, and are willing to help in any ways in its preservation and welfare.
The Council of the Society consists of representatives of the Kirk Session,
Orkney Islands Council who manage the building on behalf of the people of
Orkney, the congregation and members of the Society for outwith the congregation.