Introducing ‘Insights’ at Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral has always been more than just a place of worship—it’s a cornerstone of our community, contributing significantly to the social, cultural, and spiritual life of Liverpool. The ‘Insights’ is our dedicated initiative to measure and showcase this positive impact.
With five key objectives, Insights aims to:
- Document the Cathedral’s Benefits: We’re capturing the many ways in which the Cathedral enriches the lives of our visitors, worshippers, and the broader community.
- Understand Expectations: By listening to those who engage with the Cathedral, we’re learning about their needs and expectations to serve them better.
- Assess New Initiatives: We’re evaluating the success of new programs and initiatives to ensure they deliver meaningful benefits.
- Establish Best Practices: Our goal is to identify and implement the most effective strategies for community engagement and support.
- Secure Future Funding: By proving the Cathedral’s impact, we aim to secure the resources needed to continue our vital work.
Through ‘Insights’ , we’re committed to making informed, evidence-based decisions that enhance our social contributions. The findings and tools developed will not only benefit Liverpool Cathedral but will also be shared with other organisations to advance knowledge and best practices in this field. Regular seminars and workshops will be held to disseminate insights and foster collaboration across communities.
Social impact can be defined as the effect on people and communities that results from an action or inaction, activity, project, programme, or policy.
Social value is a way of quantifying the relative importance of impacts that are not already captured in financial or market transactions
The Light Before Christmas: The Angels Are Coming, held from 2nd to 9th December 2022, and the second in the Son et Lumiere installations series, ‘Light Before Christmas: The Manger,’ from 1 to 8 December 2023, were stunning Son et Lumière installations by Luxmuralis, featuring the artistic talents of sculptor Peter Walker and composer David Harper. This immersive light and sound experience captivated audiences, transforming Liverpool Cathedral into a visual and auditory wonderland. In this research insight, we explore the different types of audiences who attended this extraordinary event and their thoughts on the installation. From first-time visitors to loyal attendees, their feedback sheds light on the wide-reaching impact of this festive spectacle.