Damian Chapman

The Westminster Abbey Appeal

by Damian Chapman

Damian Chapman celebrates the Westminster Abbey Appeal of 1953. A massive £1 million was needed to repair the damage caused by German attacks during WWII, but the Abbey’s appeal started off slowly. Keep reading to find out how the fundraisers involved reached their target.     

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About the author

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Damian Chapman (he/they) is director of income generation at the Money Advice Trust. He is a fundraising and communications leader with nearly twenty years of experience in nonprofit organisations. Damian is also a trustee for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, chair of the Rogare, a mentor with The Elischer Foundation, and a member of the SOFII One Hundred