About
What we support
We raise funds to support activities that schools are unable to provide, and which enrich the music experience of children and young people in Camden, including:
- Bursaries to support children (including those with disabilities) whose families cannot afford music lessons and activities outside schools, so they may enjoy the same benefits as less disadvantaged peers.
- Events that inspire children and encourage them to aim high, such as the biennial Camden Schools’ Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, concerts in major London venues, and other specifically devised programmes.
- Running costs of two Saturday Music Centres, 35 youth ensembles (choirs, orchestras, jazz and other music groups) and holiday courses.
- Musical instruments for loan or low-cost hire to young learners.
Activities funded by the charity are delivered by Camden Music Service under a grant agreement.
Patrons
Martyn Brabbins
Music Director of English National Opera and Huddersfield Choral Society
Mark Crown
Music Producer, Musician & Charity CEO of Seed Sessions
Matthew Daines
Executive Director, University of California Trust (UK)
Nubya Garcia
Jazz Saxophonist
Christine Gilbert
Chair, Camden Learning
Cllr Jenny Headlam-Wells
Former Mayor of Camden
John Lill CBE
Classical Pianist
Mark Pemberton OBE
Consultant in the orchestral and theatre sectors
Louise Shackleton
Violinist, London Symphony Orchestra
Jon Snow
Journalist and Broadcaster
Emily Stubbs
Director of Development at Britten Pears Arts
Suggs
Lead Singer, Madness
Nikki Yeoh
Jazz Pianist
Trustees
Our Board of Trustees bring together a comprehensive range of experience and skills:
- Esther Caplin (Chair)
- Stuart Poyner (Treasurer)
- Ian Baker (Secretary)
- Bavaani Nanthabalan
- David Lindsell
- Dominic Tinley
- Marisa Goldesgeyme
- Martin Fraenkel
- Sarah Allen
Supporters
In the year 2022/2023, Camden Music Trust has received funds from
- The Aldama Foundation
- Black Hill Charitable Trust
- Chapman Charitable Trust
- The Hedley Foundation
- Jusaca Charitable Trust
- Reta Lila Howard Foundation
- The Radcliffe Trust
- Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust
- S&P Global
- TIOC Foundation
- XUL Architecture
and many incredibly generous individual donors.
Camden Music Service
The Camden Music Service provides high quality musical opportunities for over 5,000 Camden school children every year, working with all Camden primary and secondary schools and 150 music tutors.
The Service supplies over 25,000 hours of instrumental tuition a year, and runs 40 holiday and weekend music groups. A biennial concert at the Royal Albert Hall involves over 1,800 pupils in celebrating the musical achievement of Camden’s schools and pupils.
Their vision of diversity and inclusivity and focus on making musical tuition more affordable for lower income families has ensured many children have realised their musical potential.
- Gareth Gay, Head of Camden Music Service
- Rachel Barnes, Deputy Head of Camden Music Service
- Joanne Smith
- Joel Kwantreng
- Joshua Kaye
- Marilyn Martin
If you would like more information on music lessons, choirs and ensembles, Saturday Centres, and other events, please contact the Camden Music Service directly via camdenmusic@camden.gov.uk.