We are hugely grateful for the support we receive from Trusts and Foundations. Grant support makes it possible for us to deliver an array of vital projects across the South West, from trailblazing commissions to inspirational workshops in primary schools.
In 2024-25, Trusts have supported a wide range of work such as the following:
- The BSO’s Calleva Assistant Conductor programme – creating a career springboard for an extraordinary young artist
- Exciting programmes led by our artistic team, bringing new artists and repertoire to the stage
- Workshops, assemblies and Schools’ Concerts for pupils aged 5-11 – ensuring that young learners across the South West have access to interactive, high-quality music education and the thrill of a live concert
- The BSO’s programme of work with talented young disabled and non-disabled musicians through the National Open Youth Orchestra and at Special Educational Need and Disability Schools
- Our pioneering ‘Symphony from Scratch’ amateur orchestra, co-designed with young disabled musicians to be welcoming and inclusive for all abilities
- Major residencies in Cornwall and Boscombe
- Creative-health initiatives, including music-making on the wards of Dorset County Hospital and the launch of a new Wellbeing Orchestra in Bodmin
Thank you to:
The Calleva Foundation, in memory of Jack Butt
The Pointer Family Trust
The Michael and Ilse Katz Foundation
Douglas Scorey Discretionary Will Trust
The Valentine Charitable Trust
The Flaghead Charitable Trust
The Reed Foundation
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust
The Cressy Foundation
The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust
The Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation
The Woodward Charitable Trust
Rivers Foundation
Anthony and Elizabeth Mellows Charitable Settlement
The Geoff & Fiona Squire Foundation
The Pitt-Rivers Charitable Trust
and three anonymous charitable trusts
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If you would like to discuss a potential grant from your trust or foundation, please contact Development Manager Rebecca Kemp.