WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
As a small specialist higher education institution with charitable status, Leeds Conservatoire welcomes support from those who share our commitment to nurturing emerging creative talent.
Your generosity:
- Supports gifted young actors and musicians who, without financial assistance, could not afford to attend Leeds Conservatoire, purchase equipment or continue their studies
- Delivers exceptional performing arts education to children and young people in the cultural heart of Leeds
- Funds innovative partnership projects with prominent arts organisations – creating lasting connections and lifetime experiences.
“I am deeply appreciative of your support as I pursue my career in music. Thank you for believing in me and helping to make this journey possible”
Hawkshaw Foundation recipient.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
To ensure simplicity, your donation can be made to one of two funds:
Student Support
Support individual students at all stages of their studies, from Leeds Junior Conservatoire through to higher education.
The fund covers:
- instrument/equipment grants
- student wellbeing support
- scholarships that cover reductions in fees
-bursaries for emergency financial assistance.
Innovation and Impact
Support student-led projects, experiences and learning opportunities.
These can include:
- ensemble work
- community outreach
- pedagogy
- professional opportunities that prepare students for industry.
CHOOSE HOW YOU SUPPORT
ONE-OFF OR REGULAR GIVING
A one-off or regular monthly gift will make a difference, and collectively each gift secures the future the Conservatoire and supports the next generation of talent.
For larger gifts, we will meet you and work with you to decide how you would like your donation to be distributed. We can also provide advice on how to maximise the potential of your gift for both you and us, through the Gift Aid scheme.
LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL
Choosing to leave a gift to Leeds Conservatoire in your will is an extremely valuable way of supporting our work and ensuring that the provision of musical education remains accessible for the next generation of young musicians.
“Firstly, it is an honour to have been generously offered this scholarship, I could not be more grateful and appreciative to have been chosen for this opportunity. I am so grateful for this, as this has helped build my confidence in playing, knowing that I am supported by this scholarship and your kindness.”
Hawkshaw Foundation Scholar
ENJOY THE IMPACT OF YOUR GENEROSITY
We know that donating is a deeply personal decision.
Our small, friendly team works closely with donors to ensure that they see the full impact of their support.
- Personal recognition and communication – receive personalised thanks and regular updates on how your support is making a difference
- Invitations to events – be invited to concerts, showcases, and special events to see students and projects you helped fund
- Public acknowledgement – we recognise donors in annual reports, publications, or our website and social media (with consent)
- Leave a legacy - for a large gift, opt to offer a scholarship or bursary in your name.
"We have chosen to support Leeds Conservatoire because of its long history of providing musical education and training across a wide range of styles and genres. It’s satisfying to see very different types of music being given equal status and seriousness. As life-long music-lovers we are particularly anxious to help ensure that, in the increasingly difficult funding environment, students have access to music education and subsequent career paths irrespective of their financial and social backgrounds."
Leeds Conservatoire donor
