Join our Circle of Friends
Do you believe that the joy of music education really should be for everyone?
​
By joining our Circle of Friends, you’re uniting with others who share a vision of equal access for all children in Manchester. Your support removes barriers so that each child, regardless of their background, can participate in music and learn an instrument.​​
Even a small monthly donation can make a difference and help us plan for the future.
You can donate at level to suit, and in return will receive the listed benefits and piece of mind of giving the gift of music.
​​​​​​
Friend: £10+ monthly / £100+ annual donation
As a Friend you can fund one child’s instrument, repairs, books and exams for a year, or provide 5 1:1 instrumental lessons:
-
Recognition in the Olympias’ annual report and on our website
-
Quarterly newsletters with updates on Olympias’ activities and impact
-
Invitation to an exclusive annual supporter event​
​​
Patron: £50+ monthly / £500 annual donation
Patrons fund 24 lessons for a child, or cover venue hire for 150 children to perform at three community concerts each year:
-
All benefits of the "Friend" level
-
Personalised thank-you note from an Olympias participant
-
Invitation to attend a special music workshop or rehearsal
​
Ambassador: £250+ monthly / £2500+ annual donation
Ambassadors provide nearly 120 1:1 instrumental lessons, or cover teaching costs for the Children’s Orchestra for a whole year:
-
All benefits of the "Patron" level.
-
Opportunity to sponsor a specific music programme or provide named scholarships.
-
A private concert by up to 4 musicians at an event of your choice, subject to prior agreement and availability.
​
All donations are eligible for Gift Aid, so if you are a UK tax payer, Olympias can claim an additional 25% on top of your donation.
​
Join today or contact anna.kerr@olympiasmusicfoundation.com for more information.