The Friends of Exeter Cathedral supports the preservation and life of Exeter Cathedral through a mix of conservation, music, and clergy- and clergy-family support. Its giving is largely routed through small, named Minor Trusts that fund choristers, choral scholars, clergy dependents, theological students, and related educational or welfare needs within the Diocese of Exeter. It also supports the Cathedral’s fabric and institutional assets, including stone masonry, the Library & Archives, and other preservation work.
Mostly small, restricted grants through established Minor Trusts, with annual application windows (typically April-May or September-October depending on the fund) and committee consideration in June or November. Support is generally for specific, mission-aligned purposes rather than open-ended operating grants, and awards must be drawn within set timeframes.
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Apply through the Exeter Cathedral Minor Trusts process and pay close attention to the specific trust’s timetable: many funds accept applications in April-May for June decisions, while the Caryll Wenborn Fund opens in September-October for November review. Eligibility is narrow and typically tied to Exeter Cathedral, the Diocese of Exeter, clergy families, choristers, or theological students, so applicants should clearly document that connection and the exact use of funds.
Current and upcoming funding from The Friends Of Exeter Cathedral that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Primarily clergy pursuing higher degrees; clergy in Diocese of Truro may also be eligible. See application form for details.
Deadline: Applications usually in April–May; considered in June.
Who can apply: Financial assistance for boy choristers and ex-choristers under 25; see application form for detailed terms.
Deadline: Applications usually in April–May; considered in June.
Who can apply: Bursaries for boy choristers at Exeter Cathedral School; see application form for details.
Deadline: Applications usually in April–May; considered in June.
Who can apply: Sons of clergy under 25; see application form for full terms.
Deadline: Applications usually in April–May; considered in June.
Who can apply: Varies by individual trust; most are restricted to clergy or their dependents and choristers or former choristers at the Cathedral. Full terms and restrictions are set out in the application form.
Deadline: Applications usually accepted in April and May each year; considered in June. Awards must be drawn down by August of the following year.
Who can apply: Students studying for holy orders under sponsorship of the Diocese of Exeter, with preference for those educated in or resident in the Diocese.
Deadline: Applications usually in April–May; considered in June.
Who can apply: Relief for clergy and dependents; see application form for full terms.
Deadline: Applications usually in April–May; considered in June.
Who can apply: Support for school fees for sons of clergy at Exeter Cathedral School; see application form and any recent trust notices for details.
Deadline: Applications usually in April–May; considered in June.
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