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FOSYM Grant Applications
Please refer to the FOSYM Grant Application Guidelines to check your eligibility for FOSYM financial support, or contact us by email for more information: info@fosym.org.uk
FOSYM can help towards the cost of activities such as:
- Regular instrumental or vocal lessons for a set period of time;
- Membership of a music group or ensemble;
- Purchase of reeds, stands, or music-related equipment;
- Sheet music for an exam or course;
- An instrumental or vocal exam entry;
- Attendance at a music audition or interview for a music course at a College or University;
- Attendance at a Masterclass or short course that will help musical development;
- Attendance at a concert or musical event that will enhance learning;
- Signposting to instrument hire.
Please answer the questions below to be taken to the relevant link to apply for funding or further information
I am a parent/ guardian/ carer wishing to apply for a child
Does or will your child have music lessons in school provided by Entrust Music Service Staffordshire? Apply for a grant.
If No or Not Sure, please contact us for an application form for a financial grant on info@fosym.org.uk
I am a teacher wishing to apply for a student
Please note you will need to make an application with the parent/guardian.
Are you employed by Entrust Music Service Staffordshire? Apply for a grant.
If No please ask the parent/guardian/carer to contact us for an application form for a financial grant on info@fosym.org.uk
View our funding guidelines
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FOSYM makes Grants to Staffordshire Schools and actively seeks other funding streams to support music activities and projects in schools.
FOSYM makes Grants to Staffordshire Music Centres for a variety of activities to support music making in local areas.
To apply for financial support for a student being taught by an Entrust Music Service Staffordshire teacher:
Download Entrust Music Service Application FormEntrust Music Service administers FOSYM grants for pupils taught by Music Service staff in Staffordshire Schools.
For more information contact us by email: musicservice@entrust-ed.co.uk
Telephone: 0333 300 1900 and ask to speak to the Music Service Team about FOSYM Awards and Grants.
Parents/ Carers will need to be able to give the following information when making contact:
- Name of child, name of school your child attends.
- Parent/carers email address, parent/carers contact telephone number.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FOSYM is grateful for generous financial support from:
THE LAVEY FUND
The Lavey Fund was established by Lynne and Graham Bebbington in partnership with FOSYM, to support young musicians. Young aspiring instrumentalists are supported in the Staffordshire Young Musician of the Year Instrumental Competition. Mrs L Bebbington continues to be a valued member of FOSYM since the death of Graham in 2024.
THE MURFIN FUND FOR PERCUSSION
The Murfin Fund was established in 2018 by a generous gift in memory of Paul Murfin, a percussionist and Staffordshire teacher. It is being used to support young percussionists to obtain specialist tuition.
Stafford Choral Society
The Trustees of FOSYM are delighted that Stafford Choral Society will be continuing their partnership working with FOSYM and will make awards to the winners of the singing categories of the Staffordshire Young Musician Competition 2027.
The John W R Taylor Memorial Fund
The John W R Taylor Memorial Fund was established in 2012 in memory of a former Staffordshire Director of Music, at the behest of his widow, Mrs Margaret M Hassall BEM, who was a Patron of FOSYM. Young aspiring singers continue to be supported by this funding which was passed to FOSYM when Margaret died in 2022.
Supporters
Thank you to to the following organisations who have chosen to support us through their work:
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Supporters
Thank you to to the following organisations who have chosen to support us through their work:
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