Cavatina Chamber Music Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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cavatina.netAbout Cavatina Chamber Music Trust
Cavatina Chamber Music Trust is a UK-registered charity established in 1998 by Simon and Pamela Majaro. Its mission is to inspire young people aged 8-25 through direct experiences of live chamber music, addressing the decline in youth audiences for classical chamber music. The Trust values accessibility, artistic excellence, and inclusivity, with a strong focus on removing barriers for underserved communities. It is distinctive for its exclusive youth-chamber focus and a venue-incentivising subsidy model that encourages concert promoters to offer free or subsidised tickets.
What Cavatina Chamber Music Trust funds
The Trust funds youth musical education, live chamber music engagement, and support for emerging chamber musicians. Core programmes include school concerts by professional ensembles in deprived state schools, a ticket scheme offering free or subsidised tickets at UK venues, and scholarships and competitions for conservatoire ensembles. It supports professional ensembles, concert promoters, and ad hoc projects such as interactive concerts, workshops, and digital resources. The Trust operates across England, Wales, and Scotland, with a preference for small to medium-sized organisations in high-deprivation areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to invited UK-registered charities and academic institutions, including conservatoires and schools, based in the UK. The Trust prioritises small to medium-sized organisations working in high-deprivation areas. Beneficiaries must be young people aged 8-25. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is by invitation only.
What Cavatina Chamber Music Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund general arts sponsorships, unrestricted support, or any activities outside chamber music. It also does not provide core funding or support for non-chamber music projects.
How they like to fund
Funding is invitation-only, with grants awarded for project-specific costs. The Trust does not offer core funding, and its model encourages venues to subsidise tickets for young audiences. It works with professional ensembles, concert promoters, and educational institutions on a partnership basis.
How much does Cavatina Chamber Music Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Cavatina Chamber Music Trust
Cavatina Chamber Music Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Cavatina Chamber Music Trust provide?
Cavatina Chamber Music Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does Cavatina Chamber Music Trust fund charities?
Cavatina Chamber Music Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Cavatina Chamber Music Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Cavatina Chamber Music Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Cavatina Chamber Music Trust?
Cavatina Chamber Music Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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