Help us to remove more barriers and ensure that every young person in the London Borough of Sutton to make, be inspired by and to celebrate the music they love.
Gift Aid provides vital additional funds for charities and it costs you nothing extra. If you Gift Aid your payments, Sutton Music Trust can claim Gift Aid tax relief of 25p on every pound you give on all eligible donations.
A one-off or regular donation, no matter how large or small, will directly impact our students.
Here are the different ways in which you can donate:
One-off Donations
Any amount you wish to donate will be gratefully received and will support our children and young people in making music.
This would include remissions for band, orchestra, or choir membership; instrumental tuition with an SMT tutor; support with exam fees; instrument hire; or payment towards residential trips.
Regular Donations
Your regular donations will have a huge impact on the services and opportunities we provide for our children and young people.
- £84.50 a term will pay for a young person's band, orchestra, or choir membership.
- £38.50 a term will pay for a term of instrument hire.
- £233.50 a term will cover the cost of a term of one to one 30-minute lessons.
- £105 will subsidise 50% of the cost of attending our annual High Ashurst weekend.
Fundraising for the 2026 Tour to the Loire Valley!
Please help us reach our fundraising target of £3,000 and support our remarkable young musicians as they create unforgettable memories on our upcoming music tour to the Loire Valley!
This year, we’re confronted with increased tour costs and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on families in our borough. Your contribution will secure our tour to the Loire Valley in July 2026, ensuring it is affordable and accessible for each student we take.
A donation of £13.00 will cover the cost of travel insurance for one student.
A donation of £33.50 will cover the costs of both excursions for one student.
A donation of £790.00 will fully subsidise the tour for one student.
The Roger Willey Brass Award
This award will honour the memory of Roger and ensure young brass players from the London Borough of Sutton can continue to flourish and make music.
As part of the award, a promising brass player in Year 7 or above, who attends one of the Sutton Music Trust wind bands, will receive £500 in funding to support their musical development over a year.
We know that every student’s musical journey is unique, so while our Award Terms and Conditions guide the award process, SMT reserves the right to interpret, adjust, or waive them in exceptional cases. This could include eligibility or timelines, as long as the student shows dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to their instrumental studies and the SMT Wind Bands
Donate to the Roger Willey Brass Award.
Sutton Music Trust Bursary Scheme
SMT provides bursaries to students whose families/carers may not be in a position to support the ongoing financial cost associated with learning a musical instrument or participating in an ensemble.
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