Community Fund Winners - Swindon Music Trust

Swindon Music Trust offers a scheme which subsidises the cost of instrumental or vocal tuition for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. It also runs regular taster sessions, so anyone interested in learning to play can try out a whole range of different instruments, to discover which they enjoy learning most.

The Trust aims encourage people of all ages and from all backgrounds to enjoy playing an instrument, and performing in front of an audience. People are able to try keyboards, electric and acoustic guitars, drums, bassoon, oboe, flute, clarinet, saxophone, cello, violin, trumpet and euphonium under the supervision of qualified instrumental teachers - all at no cost. But, in order to fund this, they rely on the generosity of local individuals and businesses.

We were delighted to award £500, which will provide local people with the chance to enrich their lives with the gift of music.

This is our pledge to support those living in our local area. It is important that we maintain strong relationships with local charities, clubs and organisations - and our Community Fund gives us an excellent opportunity to do just that.

Our community fund is open to everyone - and we encourage anyone who needs a helping hand, however big or small, to apply.

The next Swindon Bus Community Fund will be open to applicants in June 2023.