Established in 1959 and endowed by Miss Ethel Mary Percival-Hart in memory of her father for the encouragement of singing. Manchester and Sheffield are especially mentioned and for many years one of the regular recipients of a grant has been the Manchester Mid-Day Concerts Society in order to stage its recitals for young musicians.

The Fund is administered by the Donations and Awards Committee for discretionary awards; it doesn't provide prizes as such, just funding for occasional appeals.

Recent Funding Includes: