Mayfield Valley Arts Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Once per year
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mayfieldartstrust.org.ukAbout Mayfield Valley Arts Trust
The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust is a UK-wide grant-maker dedicated to supporting development and performance opportunities for gifted young musicians and music education initiatives. Its mission centres on nurturing exceptional musical talent, providing performance platforms, and widening participation in music-making, particularly among children and young people. The trust places strong emphasis on artistic excellence and strong governance, and it values long-term partnerships with the organisations it supports. It operates two distinct grant programmes, the Main Fund and the AHT Enterprise Fund, both aimed at strengthening the arts and education landscape across the United Kingdom.
What Mayfield Valley Arts Trust funds
The trust funds work in the arts and education, specifically projects that support the development and performance of gifted young musicians and music education initiatives. Grants are available for activities that create performance platforms, nurture exceptional musical talent, and widen participation in music-making. The AHT Enterprise Fund is oriented towards project delivery, while the Main Fund supports a broader range of arts and education work. The trust has a UK-wide remit, reaching organisations across the United Kingdom, and is particularly focused on benefiting children and young people.
Who can apply
Only organisations with registered charitable status are eligible to apply; individuals are not accepted. Applicants should be working in the arts or education with a focus on children and young people, particularly gifted young musicians. The trust looks for organisations that demonstrate strong governance and a commitment to artistic excellence, and it values long-term partnerships with the groups it funds. Applications are welcomed from across the United Kingdom.
What Mayfield Valley Arts Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not support capital works or capital appeals, nor does it fund the education of individual students. It also excludes the purchase of musical instruments for individuals, schools, or organisations. Since only registered charities may apply, individuals are not eligible for funding.
How they like to fund
The trust values long-term partnerships with the organisations it supports, prizing strong governance and artistic excellence in its funding relationships. It operates through two separate grant programmes, the Main Fund and the AHT Enterprise Fund, which are tailored to different types of support.
How much does Mayfield Valley Arts Trust give?
Mayfield Valley Arts Trust runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 20 sourced facts
- Two-stage process
- Next deadline 1 October 2026
- Online application form
- 1 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Mayfield Valley Arts Trust funds — and what they won't
support development and performance opportunities for gifted young musicians and music education initiatives
The full exclusions list (3)
- education of individual students
- purchase of musical instruments for individuals, schools or organisations
- capital appeals
Good to know
How to apply to Mayfield Valley Arts Trust
Mayfield Valley Arts Trust takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Mayfield Valley Arts Trust's application asks
We hold the 6 questions from Mayfield Valley Arts Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“A description of your organisation including the date it was established, area of operation, artistic focus, turnover and your vision and mission. (max 300 words)”
Max 300 words
“A description of the work for which you are applying for funding. NB the start date for your work should be after 1st April 2027. (max 500 words)”
Max 500 words
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Mayfield Valley Arts Trust provide?
Mayfield Valley Arts Trust runs 2 grant programmes — AHT Enterprise Fund: Up to £12,000.
Where does Mayfield Valley Arts Trust fund charities?
Mayfield Valley Arts Trust funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does Mayfield Valley Arts Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Mayfield Valley Arts Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Mayfield Valley Arts Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: education of individual students; purchase of musical instruments for individuals, schools or organisations; capital appeals. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Mayfield Valley Arts Trust?
Mayfield Valley Arts Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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