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Music for All

Music for All is dedicated to changing lives across the UK by improving access to music making.  We are a passionate, focused and ambitious UK charity helping disadvantaged music makers experience the joys and far-reaching benefits of making music.

Established 28 years ago, Music for All has a track record in providing support. Over the past five years alone we have awarded over £300,000 in cash grants, donated hundreds of instruments and equipment to individuals, community groups and educational establishments, and provided free ‘Learn to Play’ experiences for thousands of people.

Updates

13 March 2025

Music for All is continuing its collaboration with the National Academy for Social Prescribing and its partners as part of the Power of Music Fund, to bring the proven benefits of music to the the thousands of people living with dementia.

Organisations running projects supporting people living with dementia, their carers and families will be eligible to apply for small grants of up to £2000 from May 2025 through Music for All.

Read more in our press release here.

05 March 2025

If you are a music retail shop, community music group, music education provider, arts venue or charity, and believe that people of all ages and abilities should experience the joys of music making, we want you to join us!

Across the weekend of 9-12 October, we are inviting UK music providers to their doors and offer free taster music lessons under this nationwide initiative. Music for All will support you every step of the way with free promotional materials, event guidance and tips, plus PR support. 

Click here to find out more about being a provider, and click here to sign up.

06 February 2025

In 2024, we invested £120,000 in community music making, supporting 12,000 people – an increase of 52% on the previous year! These numbers only tell part of the story; behind them are incredible individuals whose lives and been transformed through music. 

Read our 2024 Annual Report to celebrate the inspiring journeys of some of our awardees as well as the incredible efforts of our fundraising heroes. 

Designed by Oscar Rae.

27 January 2025 

Our first award round of 2025 is now open. We are so excited to be offering a diverse range of community project awards and individual awards to support music making opportunities across the UK. Click here to find out more our community project awards and here for awards for individuals.

Applications close at 11:59 on on 27 March, and witness statements must be submitted by 08:00 on 31 March. 

18 November 2024 

Help us shine a spotlight on the importance of easy access to music-making opportunities. As Music education coverage shrinks along with music therapy opportunities, our Music Makers’ Charter is demanding better investment in music making opportunities and wider recognition of the many benefits for those making music. 

Show your support by signing and sharing our petition today – visit our Charter page to learn more and take action!

23 October 2024

We are excited to announce that Music for All has partnered with Farewill, the UK’s leading will-writing service, to offer you a free and simple way to write your will.

By creating a will, you not only gain peace of mind for you and your family, but you also have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by supporting the causes close to your heart – like Music for All. A gift in your will helps ensure that future generations can experience the transformative power of music, no matter their circumstances.

It’s easy to get started – simply visit our co-branded page with Farewill to create your will in just 15 minutes, completely free of charge. 

In 2022, Music for All received a generous donation from the BBB Violin Trust which has been transformatory for our grants programme. Since its launch, we’ve been able to offer substantial financial support to four state schools, enabling each school to create a self-sustaining environment for their young musicians, allowing them to elevate their ensemble and orchestral music provision.

Watch the full video here to see the impact of this amazing award. 

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