The main function of the Trust is to make one-off awards to young musicians to help them undertake performance related projects designed to further their careers. In the main these awards are made to individuals rather than organisations or other charities. Typical projects which attract funding are short performance courses; specialist coaching prior to performance of new repertoire; travel costs to participate in international competitions.

No funds are normally available for full-time educational courses (either undergraduate or postgraduate), the purchase of new instruments, commissioning of new works or commercial recordings.

Applicants should apply to the Administrator sending full details of their project including an outline budget, together with details of their training and career to date, two written references, a recent demo tape/CD and press cuttings and any other relevant material.

Grants are normally in the range of £250 - £2,000.
No further grants are available for the 2009/2010 season.