The fund was established in 1977 following the death in 1974 of Dorothy Grinstead who was a much- loved piano teacher and musician in Croydon.  A board of Trustees was formed to administer the fund to assist young Croydon musicians.

How can the fund help you?

• Help with purchasing a new instrument

• Help with tuition costs

• Help with course costs

The Grinstead Music Fund has been expanded to support a broader range of talent across both Intermediate (Grades 3–5) and Advanced (Grade 6+) levels. This enables applicants to access opportunities aligned to their stage of development, while an internal threshold ensures funding is directed where it will have the greatest impact. Applicants can continue to progress through the levels as they develop. Those moving from Intermediate to Advanced may apply up to three times within the Advanced level, in addition to any applications made at the Intermediate level.

Applications to be made a term in advance by 1st March, 1st June and 1st October

Criteria for applying

• You must be, or have been, a student at a Croydon School/Academy for a substantial part of your secondary education, or currently in Year 6 at a Croydon Primary School/Academy OR be a Croydon resident

• You should be Grade 3-5 (Intermediate Fund); Grade 6+ (Advanced Fund)

• You must be a member of an ensemble/orchestra / music group or choir

• You must supply references from your instrumental teacher and school

• You will need to provide a reference or exam results to show how you have progressed with your instrument

• You must be under 26 years of age

Please provide evidence against all the above criteria

Registered Charity Number 272764