Since our foundation in 1956 (as Friends of Cathedral Music), we have made a positive difference to the lives of many thousands of children, young people and adult musicians across the UK and Ireland.
In 2020, we became a new charity, Cathedral Music Trust, building on the former organisation’s foundations, aiming to support excellence, broaden participation and increase the long-term sustainability of the cathedral music sector.
Our Mission
To transform lives through the power of cathedral music.
Our Vision
A world where people from all walks of life have the opportunity to benefit from a high-quality, well-resourced and valued cathedral music scene which enriches our choral tradition for years to come.
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Our support has a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of people
We have invested in programmes that both widen participation by giving youngsters their first taste of cathedral music, and that develop expertise, through the training of choristers, organ and choral scholars, and by supporting professional roles within cathedral music departments.
Our investment enables music departments to enhance what they already achieve as well as develop new work, giving them time to evaluate its success and secure the means to continue the work beyond the scope of our support.
This generous award paves the way for choral music to reach children of all backgrounds, enabling them to build skills, confidence, and a love for singing. Our projects strengthen community ties, support Cathedral choral tradition, and inspire the next generation to engage deeply in music, worship, and lifelong artistic growth.
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