Welcome to the Brit Trust

Established by the recorded music industry in 1989 and funded largely by the annual BRIT Awards, the BRIT Trust’s mission is to improve lives through the power of music and the creative arts

The BRIT Trust has made more than 280 donations totalling almost £30m since its inception in 1989.

LATEST NEWS

As UD approaches its 25th anniversary, Founder Pamela McCormick shares how BRIT Trust funding will fuel the charity's national expansion, empowering Black-led youth music initiatives like the Flames Collective across the UK.

The BRIT Trust celebrates the BRIT School Gospel Choir’s inspiring sold-out performance at Sutton's Sound Lounge, a standout grassroots venue and Music Week Awards 2025 nominee.

Dr Jo Twist OBE, BPI CEO & BRIT Trust trustee, reflects on the 2025 BRIT Awards, the state of British music, and the urgent need for creative arts education, industry support, and copyright protection. Read more in this edition of the BRIT Trust Diaries.

The BRIT School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, highlighting its vital role in nurturing young creative talent. With declining state funding for arts education, industry leaders call for greater government commitment to ensure continued access and opportunity for all.

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