Launch of Portsmouth Cathedral's Choral Music Permanent Endowment

As part of last weekend’s Celebration of Music at Portsmouth Cathedral, marking Dr David Price’s 30 years in post, we launched our Choral Music Permanent Endowment to secure the future of music in worship for generations to come. It was excellent to welcome back a huge array of former choristers, choir parents, supporters and gappers.

The fund will support our choirs, scholarships, work with young people, and the care of our historic organ, ensuring that choral music remains at the heart of Cathedral life.

Our aim is to raise £2 million by 2030 to provide an annual income of £85,000. This will ensure a sustainable and viable future for music at Portsmouth Cathedral.

We launched the fund on Saturday evening with £219,600 from several legacies and a pledge. Already, as of writing this on Tuesday morning, those attending the weekend have thus far donated or pledged a further £7215.

If you would like to help sustain this living tradition, please consider making a donation on our website.