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Funding is available for organisations that use the power of music and the creative arts to improve the lives of young people of all backgrounds across the UK.

Since its inception in 1989, the Brit Trust has distributed over £28 million to various organisations through funds raised primarily from the BRIT Awards and the Music Industry Trusts Award events.

This funding supports music and arts initiatives that promote education, wellbeing, and community engagement, helping individuals realise their full potential, regardless of ability, ethnicity, gender, or sexuality.

Applications are open to registered charities until the 30th April 2025. Applicants must have the support of a Music Industry contact to apply.

Projects previously supported include:

• Nordoff and Robbins: This charity provides music therapy to individuals with a range of conditions and is another long-term recipient of BRIT Trust funding. The therapy sessions aim to improve emotional well-being and social interaction through music, particularly for people with disabilities or life-limiting conditions.

• Not Saints: A more recent project, Not Saints is a record label that works with musicians in recovery from addiction. It offers sober spaces and opportunities for musicians to continue their music careers without the pressures of substance use. BRIT Trust funding helps the label produce new records and host sober events, giving recovering artists a supportive community to thrive creatively.

• ELAM (East London Arts and Music): ELAM is a full-time academy for young people interested in music, television production, and game design. The BRIT Trust helps fund the academy, which provides a platform for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue careers in the creative industries.

• Music Support: This charity assists individuals working in the music industry who are struggling with mental health issues or addiction. The BRIT Trust's support enables them to offer crisis support and training services to create a healthier work environment for industry professionals.