What began with just four participants has grown into a transformative 10-month programme, serving over 150 young people aged 16–25. Participants build confidence, rediscover purpose, and often go on to higher education, drama school, or successful careers in the arts. Alumni have worked with ... Read More

The Christian Arts Trust was delighted to support Watershed: A River’s Call to Action, an ambitious Cross Arts Projects (XAP) exhibition hosted at St Albans Cathedral in May 2025.  Bringing together sculpture, film and poetry, the installation shone a prophetic light on the beauty and ... Read More

Simon Jenkins (England’s Cathedrals) described them as: “Brittle and uncomforting… they give the cathedral an undeniably aesthetic potency.” Christian leaders have also praised the work: Rt Revd Rowan Williams: “Outstanding and very moving.”Archbishop Desmond Tutu: “Wonderfully creative; ... Read More

“It didn’t feel like ‘work’—yet we’ll bring so much back to our parishes.”“It was so refreshing to take ourselves out of ourselves.” The impact is already clear across the Diocese: This gathering illustrates the ripple effect of CAT’s support—equipping clergy to engage faith through the arts ... Read More

The Christian Arts Trust was delighted to support the Sacred Music Young Composers’ Prize, launched by the Edinburgh Sacred Arts Foundation following the success of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts. The initiative fosters fresh talent in sacred music, ensuring that faith-inspired ... Read More

Christian Arts Trust was pleased to support Deborah Withey in her work at St Davids Cathedral, recognising a practice that brings together faith, creativity, and healing in ways that closely align with the Trust’s charitable aims.  The Trust’s sponsorship supported Deborah’s contribution to ... Read More