The Upper Chase is a benefice in north Dorset comprising 5 parishes with 6 churches.  These much-loved churches are Chettle: St Mary; Farnham: St Laurence; Pentridge: St Rumbold; Sixpenny Handley with Gussage St Andrew: St Mary's and St Andrew's; and Tollard Royal: St Peter ad Vincula.  The benefice was formed in July 2025 and the church councils work closely together to provide church services and to reach out to the communities they serve.