Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust

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Typical grants: £25,000 – £100,000
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About Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust is a charitable company established in the 1990s to act as a dedicated steward for Hereford Cathedral in Herefordshire. Recognising the lack of national funding for cathedrals, the Trust provides enduring financial support to preserve, restore, and enhance the Cathedral’s fabric, choir, liturgical music, educational outreach, and cultural activities. Guided by values of continuity, stewardship, and cultural enrichment, it works closely with the Cathedral Chapter to champion innovative fundraising and targeted investments, including heritage interpretation and digital initiatives. The Trust prioritises capital conservation of architecture and artefacts, excellence in sacred choral music, heritage interpretation, educational programmes for young people and communities, arts events, and skills development for craftspeople. Funding is invite-only and restricted to Christian-aligned projects that directly benefit Hereford Cathedral and its affiliates in Herefordshire.

What Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust funds

The Trust funds a range of activities centred on Hereford Cathedral. This includes capital conservation of the Cathedral’s architecture and artefacts, such as the Eastern Cloisters Project and Mappa Mundi exhibitions. It supports excellence in sacred choral music, particularly the Cathedral choir and music staff. Heritage interpretation and digital initiatives are also funded, alongside educational programmes for young people and communities. Arts events and skills development for craftspeople are further priorities. Beneficiaries are primarily Hereford Cathedral itself, its choir, local and regional audiences, young people via music education, and visitors through enhanced public engagement. Grants foster accessibility and liturgical life rather than general community support. All funding is restricted to projects within Herefordshire that directly benefit the Cathedral and its affiliates.

Who can apply

Applications are invite-only and restricted to Christian-aligned projects that directly benefit Hereford Cathedral and its affiliates in Herefordshire. The Trust primarily funds Hereford Cathedral itself, its choir, and related entities. Beneficiaries include local and regional audiences, young people, and visitors. There are no income or size requirements, as the Trust works closely with the Cathedral Chapter to identify needs. Unsolicited applications from external organisations are not accepted. The Trust focuses exclusively on Cathedral-centric projects, so only those with a direct link to Hereford Cathedral and its Christian mission are eligible.

What Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund unrelated third-party organisations, individuals, or non-Cathedral projects. It avoids general community support that does not directly benefit Hereford Cathedral or its affiliates. Unsolicited applications from external entities are not accepted. The Trust also does not support projects outside Herefordshire or those not aligned with its Christian focus.

How they like to fund

Funding is invite-only and provided on an ad hoc basis based on internal needs identified with the Cathedral Chapter. The Trust offers enduring financial support, typically for major restoration, music patronage, or outreach. It works closely with the Cathedral Chapter to champion targeted investments. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How much does Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust give?

£25,000 – £100,000

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Good to know

FaithChristian only

Focus areas

FaithArts & culture

How to apply to Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust provide?

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust typically provides grants of £25,000 - £100,000.

Where does Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust fund charities?

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust?

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.