Join the Southwark Cathedral Electoral Roll
In 2025, there must be a complete renewal of the Cathedral’s Electoral Roll, rather than a revision of the existing roll. This means that everyone who wishes to have their name included on the Electoral Roll, whether or not they have previously been registered or not, must apply for enrolment.
Read on to find out more about the Electoral Roll and how to join it.
What is the Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll is a register of people who can take part in elections in the church – similar to being on the civic electoral roll allows you to vote in local council elections. It is the closest thing to a membership list we have as a Cathedral and being on the Cathedral’s Electoral Roll means you can vote at the APCM and stand for elections.
Who can be on the Electoral Roll?
To apply to be on the Cathedral Electoral Roll you must:
- Be 16 years old or over (although you can apply in the year you tur 16 and be added to the roll once your birthday has passed)
- Be baptized
- Either live in the parish, or have attended the Cathedral regularly for at least six months
Do I live in the parish?
You can find out which parish you live in by visiting the A Church Near You website and entering your postcode.
Will my name and address be published?
No. Only your name will appear on the published Electoral Roll.
How to Apply
You can apply by downloading the form below, filling it in and emailing it to our Volunteers Officer on Cathedral.Volunteers@southwark.anglican.org
Alternatively, you can fill in a paper form at the Cathedral. There will be a team of Electoral Roll champions around after each of our Sunday services on Sunday 16, 23 and 30 March and 6 April.
Download an Application Form below.
Electoral Roll Application Form
The Deadline
Enrolment will close on Sunday 13 April. The new Electoral Roll will come into effect at the Cathedral's APCM on Sunday 11 May 2025.
Photo (c) Carmen Valino for Sandford St Martin Trust