An extraordinary response from supporters unlocks full match funding for the Chichester Cathedral Platinum Endowment Trust for Music.
Since launching the Platinum Endowment Trust for Music in 2023, with the aim of raising £5 million by 2026, the response has been nothing short of extraordinary. At the heart of this has been the Cathedral’s 950th anniversary Match Funding Appeal, in which four anonymous donors pledged to match every gift, pound for pound, up to £950,000.
The appeal inspired an exceptional response. More than 2,000 people contributed, raising just over £1 million and unlocking the full £950,000 in match funding.
This support is especially important because music is central to life at Chichester Cathedral. It shapes worship, enriches services, brings people together, and provides young choristers with life-changing opportunities to learn, grow and sustain a centuries-old tradition. Once fully reached, the £5 million endowment will meet around half of the Cathedral’s annual music costs, including vital support for choristers, helping to secure this living musical heritage for future generations.
Building on this momentum, the Cathedral is already planning the next phase: raising a further £4 million to expand the endowment, increase the proportion of music costs it supports, and ensure this living musical tradition continues for generations to come.
The Cathedral is deeply grateful to all who have supported the appeal. This generosity is not only sustaining music today, but ensuring that it continues to inspire, educate and delight for generations to come.
There is more to do, but this is a moment worth celebrating.
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