To promote the development of established amateur music groups within Dorset and Somerset.
To provide grants for the purchase of musical instruments, original music, public performances and for professional tuition for members of those amateur groups.
To provide grants to aid the development of those amateur music groups.
Amateur music groups have benefits far beyond creating music. Bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together. Promoting social cohesion - even the act of raising raising money from the community brings people together.
Lifelong friendships are formed and being part of an amateur music group is a great way of combating loneliness and isolation..
People from less affluent backgrounds find their horizons lifted.
Importantly music making has both physical and mental health benefits.
