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Musical talent is everywhere but, more than ever, opportunity isn’t.
Life may feel like it has been paused but music is still playing. Young musicians are still playing.
Time is moving fast for children and young people. Our young musicians need to keep working, practising and learning.
We’re continuing to support over 500 young musicians from low income families to make sure they don’t get left behind.
Music will be a big part of what gets us through this testing period. Thanks to our family of supporters – most of who have committed to make a monthly donation - young people are busy listening to, creating and playing music.
Please donate so they don’t have to pause.
Thank you.
Presto!
You can make your donation go further through our Presto! Campaign. Supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation, your donation will be doubled for one year if you sign up to be an AYM Champion by making a monthly donation
Get in touch
Want to talk to us about supporting our work? Please feel free to contact our Development Manager if you have any questions.
Sanpreet Janjua
E: [email protected]
T: 0300 302 3422
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Other ways to help
There are many other ways you can help aside from making a personal donation of money.
The Big Give – Diego’s Story
Young Sounds UK first supported Diego with funding and musical opportunities when he was just 11 years old. Now, we chat to him about his future aspirations.
Double your donation this week with the Big Give!
One donation, twice the impact! This week, give the gift of a musical future to a young person through the Big Give Christmas Challenge.
Young Sounds UK selected for Presto Music’s annual Give Back Friday event
We’re delighted to announce that Young Sounds has been selected as a charity partner for Presto Music’s annual Give Back Friday event.
An Evening at Burtonfields Hall
On Thursday 9 October 2025 we were delighted to return to Yorkshire for a special fundraising concert, featuring musical performances from some of the young musicians on our Thrive programme.
Newcastle University Students Raise Money for Young Sounds UK Through Inspiring Open Mic Night
When five friends studying music were tasked to organise and run a music related event in Newcastle through their module ‘Professional Practice for Music’, they endeavoured to create an inspiring evening for local musicians. From this concept sprouted The Spotlight on the North, an open mic night to showcase emerging musicians in a supportive and relaxed environment.
An Evening at the Edinburgh Society of Musicians
On a sunny Tuesday in June, we hosted a fundraising concert at the Edinburgh Society of Musicians. It was wonderful…
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What is Gift Aid?
Please use Gift Aid to increase the value of your donation. Using Gift Aid means that for every pound you give, Awards for Young Musicians can claim back the tax you have already paid. This increases our income and enables us to expand our work helping musically talented young people.