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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

9th April 2025

Music for All’s second funding round of 2025 is NOW OPEN to applicants!

We’re delighted to be offering financial support and instrument awards to community projects. Click here to to find out more and apply!

Please read the eligibility criteria and FAQs carefully before applying.

Applications should be received by 11.59 pm on Friday, 27 June 2025 (with witness statement forms received by 9 am on Monday, 30 June 2025).

05 April 2025

We’re thrilled to be the official charity partner for Found Festival 2025! This intimate, creative festival is all about discovery, connection, and participation – values that align perfectly with our mission to make music accessible to all.

Click here to find out more about our partnership.

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.

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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