Dr George Gray, Master of the Music from 1930 to 1969, died in 1981 aged 83. His many friends in diverse fields, including the Cathedral, Diocese, the University, various choirs and musical associations, Rotary and at Grace Road (Cricket), wished to join with former pupils and choristers to establish a memorial to him.

In 1982 The Dr George Gray Memorial Trust was formed to help to maintain the high choral standard and tradition of the Cathedral Choir. The trust currently provides scholarships, each worth £350 per annum, to ten choristers. The aim is to provide such scholarships for each of the choristers.

The Trustees of the fund appeal for your support to enable them to increase the number of scholarships they are able to provide. Large donations or bequests can have a scholarship named after the benefactor. This is the case, for instance, with the Bishop Williams scholarship, named after a former Bishop of Leicester. Also the Friends of Cathedral scholarships.