City of London Endowment Trust for St Paul's Cathedral

The City of London Endowment Trust for St Paul's Cathedral, established in 1982 by Deed of Trust from the City of London, serves as a dedicated endowment to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of St Paul's Cathedral. Its core mission is to sustain the Cathedral's religious, musical, educational, and architectural vitality as a historic centre of worship, music, and public engagement within the Church of England. Guided by values of stewardship, heritage preservation, worship continuity, musical excellence, and staff support, the Trust maintains asset value while distributing at least 3% annually, focusing on preserving the Cathedral's iconic role for future generations.

Funding is strictly limited to St Paul's Cathedral's core needs, including building fabric and conservation, clergy and staff remuneration, accommodation at the Deanery, Amen Court, and Chapter House, the Choir School's educational operations, musical programmes like organ scholarships (via the Bill Miller Fund), and general charitable purposes tied to its mission. Beneficiaries are exclusively the Cathedral, its clergy, staff, and Choir School students—no external organisations, communities, or projects qualify.

Unsolicited applications are not accepted; grants are awarded solely at Trustees' discretion directly to the Cathedral, with no open process, deadlines, or eligibility for other entities. Typical awards range from £6,000 (e.g., organ scholar) to £340,000 (general purposes), disbursed annually following year-end reviews. Distinctively, its hyper-local focus on one London landmark, Christian-only restriction, and unwavering institutional support set it apart, excluding all non-Cathedral causes, geographies, or sizes.