Truro Cathedral Welcomes Paul Critchlow as Head of Philanthropy (Music)

Truro Cathedral is pleased to welcome Paul Critchlow as the cathedral's Head of Philanthropy (Music); a new permanent role created to benefit and sustain Truro's strong choral music tradition generously funded for the first three years.

We caught up with Paul to find out a bit more about him, what his role entails, the experience he's bringing to the role and how his first few weeks have been.

What will you be doing in your role?

I will be helping to preserve the cathedral’s strong tradition of musical excellence for generations to come by connecting passionate supporters with our outstanding choir and music.

What job were you doing before?

I previously worked as Head of Fundraising for Church Army, an Anglican mission society.

What attracted you to the role?

Having moved to Cornwall in 2020, I was attracted to this role by the exciting challenge to help secure the future of this important spiritual and cultural tradition in Cornwall’s Cathedral. That would be a great legacy.

How have your first few weeks been?

My first few weeks have been fantastic; I’ve been made to feel right at home and have already met some amazing people who are passionate about the cathedral and its music. I’m looking forward to helping many more people access our wonderful music and find a way to invest in its future.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Away from work you can often find me on the coast path as I love to get out to walk in nature. I also enjoy gardening, writing poetry, painting, reading and, of course, listening to music!

Paul officially started his role at the cathedral in February. We look forward to seeing Paul's impact on the cathedral's music programme and the lasting legacy he will create.

Welcome, Paul!