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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

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 have 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. 

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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. 

13 December 2024 

Learning an instrument is a powerful way to support children’s development, helping to improve creativity, confidence, and cognitive skills. At Music for All, we’re passionate about making these benefits accessible to every child. We are delighted to contribute to Twinkl’s Key Benefits of Learning an Instrument for Children

Read the full article on Twinkl here

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!

06 November 2024 

Music for All is thrilled to announce that Learn to Play 2025 has been awarded a grant from The NAMM Foundation. As one of 32 recipients, the financial support provided by NAMM will significantly expand our annual Learn to Play event, bringing free music-making experiences to even more individuals across the UK. For over 27 years, Music for All has been dedicated to providing access to music, especially for those in disadvantaged communities. The NAMM Foundation’s generous grant strengthens our missions, allowing us to enable impactful, inclusive music making experiences for people of all ages and abilities.

Read more about The NAMM Foundation’s support here.

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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