Pallant Charitable Trust

The Pallant Charitable Trust, established by trust deed in November 1972 (charity number 265120), is a focused UK charity dedicated to promoting traditional mainstream church music in choral and instrumental forms, rooted in Anglican and Christian liturgical traditions. Managed by expert trustees with deep church music knowledge, including Chair Simon Alistair Erskine MacFarlane, its unchanging mission emphasizes sustaining musical excellence in worship settings, valuing cultural enrichment, quality, and participation within religious contexts.

It exclusively funds church music initiatives within a 50-mile radius of Chichester, West Sussex, supporting parish churches, cathedral music departments, choirs, organists, and related projects. Grants back specific activities like choral scholarships, organ purchases/maintenance, musical performances, and events that preserve high standards of traditional church music, targeting small to medium-sized organizations committed to this heritage.

Eligible applicants must align precisely with this Christian-only remit and geography; no income thresholds are specified, but support favors grassroots and medium-scale church entities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are invitation-only, decided adhoc by trustees with no public deadlines, rounds, or forms. Typical awards range from £1,000 to £10,000 for named projects, drawn from capital and income.

Distinctively narrow in scope, the Trust rejects broader arts, community, or non-traditional faith programs, offering no unrestricted funding or national reach. Its longevity, expert governance, and unwavering local dedication make it uniquely vital for Chichester-area churches advancing authentic church music traditions.