The Wise Music Foundation (formerly known as The Music Sales Charitable Trust supports groups who work with people experiencing hardship, distress and illness in the UK. Its aim has always been to help a broad range of domestic and international charitable causes, not necessarily music-related ones. There is emphasis of initiatives that support children, the homeless and people living in poverty. However, a range of other worthy causes activities are also supported (e.g. education, cultural activities and arts & heritage, overseas famine relief, food banks).
Charitable groups, voluntary and community organisations, and other not-for-profit groups in the UK may apply (only one application per calendar year will be accepted).
Smaller charities with a maximum annual income below £500,000 are favoured for support.
Grant amount: not specified (but the average grant is £1,500)
Deadline: open to applications at any time but decisions are made quarterly. Deadlines are at the end of:
