WHAT WE DO

We invest in the next generation, reaching them through school music departments.

We identify state schools in areas of high socio-economic deprivation. Then we provide funding to help them buy diverse and relevant musical instruments – the tools for change. 

Place  a musical instrument in the hands of a young person and you ignite:

self-belief and confidence

voice and identity

 imagination and ambition

and supercharge their learning.

The music department becomes an energy centre that transforms the school
and with it young people’s futures.

But why support us? Find out more about our unique way of doing things.


  • WE IDENTIFY
    state schools with high levels of socio-economic deprivation, currently in Birmingham, London, Manchester and Newcastle.

    WE INTERVIEW to assess eligibility: looking for forward-thinking school and musical leadership candidates

    WE GRANT £10,000 to primaries or £20,000 to secondaries and we monitor the impact for three years

    SCHOOLS BUY instruments that students want and need – diverse genres, cultures, styles

    THE STATUS of music in school is raised, attracts a diverse range of students

    POTENTIAL begins to be unlocked, a first step towards …

    Self-belief & confidence | Voice & identity | Imagination & ambition


    Leading to …

    Skills for learning & life | Equality of opportunity | Social cohesion | Cultural capital | Social mobility | Routes to careers

    In just 5 years, we’ve reached 90,000 pupils in 125 schools with £2 million of music resources delivered to schools across the UK.

  • We couldn’t do what we do without the support of people who identify with our mission and want to help us reach our goal. To Give Hope. Thank You

    SONY MUSIC SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND

    WARNER MUSIC

    UNIVERSAL MUSIC

    SAVE THE MUSIC

    Story of Christmas

    Big Give

    The Childhood Trust

    Steinway & Sons

    Bowers & Wilkins

    Taittinger

    Blavatnik Family Foundation

    Reed Foundation

To find out more about our funding process and whether you are eligible to apply, please visit our grants page:

“I’m so proud to be associated with RTM and its cause. The children you see perform are testament to RTM and the work you do. Musically, they owe everything to you!”

CHRIS PERSIVA, HARRIS ACADEMY GREENWICH

MUSIC UNLOCKS POTENTIAL!

MUSIC UNLOCKS POTENTIAL!