British Record Industry Trust

The Trust funds projects that use music and creative arts to improve lives, focusing on arts and culture, education and skills, mental health support, and community development. It supports both core costs and project delivery. Geographically, it funds across the UK. Priority areas include activities that benefit young people and the general public, such as music education programmes, mental health counselling, and community arts initiatives. The Trust aims to break down barriers and foster social inclusion through creative interventions.

The BRIT Trust welcomes applications from registered charities and community interest companies across the UK. It prioritises projects that benefit young people and the general public, particularly those that use music and creative arts to improve lives. The Trust values inclusivity and aims to break down barriers for people from all backgrounds, regardless of abilities, ethnicity, gender, or sexuality. Applications are accepted from organisations with a UK focus.

The BRIT Trust does not fund individuals or scholarships, and it cannot support any activity based outside the United Kingdom. The Trust only considers applications from registered charities and community interest companies, so other types of organisations are not eligible for funding. General fundraising appeals or sponsorship requests are not within the Trust’s scope.

The BRIT Trust supports both core costs and project delivery. The Trust does not require match funding from grantees. Funding is provided for activities that use music and creative arts to improve lives, focusing on the priority areas described above.