Support Us
Help us support talented young musicians and classical music in Cumbria
For 40 years we have brought the world’s finest musicians to Cumbria and supported the next generation of emerging young artists.
But we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of our supporters.
As a charity we rely on the support of donors, members, sponsors, charitable trusts and foundations. This support means we can fill the area with wondrous music and provide the platform future artists so desperately need to launch their careers.
From all of us at Lake District Music and the many musicians who have benefitted from support, thank you to all those that share our vision and have helped us along our journey.
Discover how you can support our mission below.
Support the Renna Kellaway Emerging Artists Fund
Having supported over 1,600 young musicians now at the top of the classical music scene for the last 40 years, we are looking to the future. In memory of our late Founder Renna Kellaway MBE you can secure the critical support and launchpad Emerging Artists need to have successful careers for the next 40 years.
Become a Member
Become a member of the Lake District Music family, a community of people passionate about music and the next generation of amazing talents.
All our members enjoy priority booking ahead of the general public for our summer festival, receive regular updates and exciting announcements through our monthly e-newsletter amongst other benefits.
Support a concert
From string quartets to jazz and renowned international musicians to the latest rising stars, each summer festival is full of spectacular performances. By sponsoring one of our many events you can not only help us continue bringing these wonderful musicians to Cumbria, but continue our ambitious artistic plans for many years to come.
Leave a legacy in your Will
Imagine the difference leaving a gift in your Will or making a gift in memoriam of a loved one could make.
You can help secure the future of our festival and ensure that promising young artists will still be able to receive high-calibre tuition from masterclasses and performance opportunities to help kickstart their professional careers.
Donations in memory of a loved one
Rather than sending flowers, many friends and families ask that donations in memory of a loved one are sent to a charity that he or she supported during their lifetime.
This can be a really special and personal way of remembering someone through a cause they loved.
Current Supporters
Anonymous Donors
Aspinwall Educational Trust
Cumbria Deaf Association
Cumbria Music Hub
Donations in memory of Anne Newbould
Donations in memory of Ken Roe
Donations to the Renna Kellaway Emerging Artists Fund
Ida Carroll Trust
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Fenton Arts Trust
Fidelio Trust
Finzi Trust
Sir John Fisher Foundation
Forestry England
Forsyths Music Shop
Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
Garrick Charitable Trust
Granada Foundation
Grange-over-Sands Concert Club
Gurney Charitable Trust
Bob Halliwell Charitable Trust
Haworth Trust
Helen Hamlyn Foundation
Kerslake Robshaw Foundation
Malcolm Heyes & Anne Feeney
Kendal Midday Concert Society
Kirckman Concert Society
Eira Leach
The Leche Trust
Marchus Trust
Musicians’ Company
Music Reprieval Trust
Lalik & George Nasmyth
National Trust
The Nugee Foundation
Dr Charles Newbould
RK Charitable Trust
Jane Panton
Austin & Hope Pilkington Trust
Susan & Ian Pettman
Martin & Miriam Rayner
John & Pit Rink
Radcliffe Trust
The Rainbow Dickinson Trust
The Richard Hall Charitable Trust
Royal Over-Seas League
The RuNfund
Sir Christopher & Lady Emma Scott
David Snowdon Trust
Souter Charitable Trust
Stramongate Press
John Thaw Foundation
Thistle Trust
Thriplow Charitable Trust
Westmorland & Furness Council
Westmorland Orchestra
Westmorland Youth Orchestra
Windermere Lake Cruises
John Whibley ‘Holidays with Music’
Andrew Winter
Victoria Wood Foundation
