 In 2012, Davies undertook a sponsored abseil from the tower of Derby Cathedral to raise funds, both for the Cathedral and for the Padley Centre, a local charity providing help and support to the homeless and other socially disadvantaged people.On 23 August 2016, it was announced that Davies would be the next Dean of Wells in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.He presided at his last service at Derby Cathedral on 1 November 2016.