The Organ

Music has been the heart and soul of Charterhouse and our community for over 400 years; many will recall the sea of voices within Chapel, accompanied by the organ powerfully providing a heartbeat and rhythm to daily life at School.

As with all great things, the lifecycle of our organ, which has served Charterhouse resolutely since 1927, has come to an end. For a number of years we have struggled with intensifying challenges, but we have now reached the point where the organ is beyond repair. We are excited to be in a position to share with you our plans for the School’s new organ. Meticulously designed to reinvigorate the heart of Charterhouse with a unique tonal sound, our organ will educate and inspire future generations throughout the next century.

We are delighted to be working with Nicholson & Co. Ltd, who have understood our vision for the instrument. One which supports the choral and congregational singing that is so intrinsic to the life of the School, and which inspires the teaching and performance of new generations of organists on a reliable and versatile instrument. 2027 marks the 100th anniversary of the consecration of Memorial Chapel and our aspiration is for the new organ to be in place for this important milestone; we can only achieve this with the support of our entire community.

Your gift has double the impact

All donations towards our Organ Appeal made before 31 July 2025 will be matched like-for-like. For every £1 you donate, an additional £1 will be released in support of the organ.

We are very grateful to an Old Carthusian who has generously pledged £500k towards the Organ Appeal for use as a matched fund to inspire contributions from across our community. £500k of donations will release the full value of this matched fund and will raise a total of £1m towards our organ.

How can you help?

Support a Stop

You can give your donation directly in support of one of the organ’s stops.

Pledge a Pipe

You can choose to support one of the 2,717 pipes that will collectively create the organ’s unique tonal sound.

The full specification of stops and pipes with suggested donations can be found within the Organ Appeal brochure.

Join the 1611 Society

Become a 1611 Society member and choose for your donation to support the Organ Appeal.

A Gift of Your Choice 

We are incredibly grateful for gifts of all amounts and invite you to make your gift today in order for it to be matched like-for-like, doubling the impact of your gift.

We warmly thank the generosity of our community for helping us to bring this momentous occasion in the history of both Chapel and the School to fruition. Upon the unveiling of the new organ, we would be pleased to recognise everyone who has played a part in supporting this integral project.

Make Your donation ONLINE today!Download an Organ Appeal donation form If you are interested in discussing your donation, or wish to speak to the Foundation Office, please contact foundation@charterhouse.org.uk or call +44 (0)1483 291759.