The Utley Foundation: The Power of Music Fund

Overview

Music making activity will be targetting people living with dementia and their carers and the application will need to illustrate how the grant will provide a musical moment(s) of joy for a person or people living with dementia (supporting, for example, costs associated with rehearsals/performance(s) including transport for participants, spaces, equipment, music, musicians and workshop leaders).

Grantees will be supported beyond their funding by connecting grassroots groups to the health system, improving access to activities and strengthening community connection. They will have access to support including training, peer support, resources, development opportunities, and evaluation through NASP’s national music and dementia network.

Who can apply?

• That they are a UK constitution club, society or other entity with a registered bank account in the name of the music making group

OR

• That they are or are hosted by a charitable organisation (registered charity, CIO) with a bank account in its name and a charity registration number (eg faith centre,
• dementia support organisation)

OR

• That they are a UK statutory body eg NHS or hosted by a registered care home with a registered CQC number.
• The membership and work of the music making activity demonstrates charitable purpose.
• The music making activity includes people living with dementia and their carers within its membership and the application describes how the grant will provide a musical moment(s) of joy for a person or people living with dementia (e.g. costs associated with rehearsals/performance(s) including transport for participants.

Please note that applications from underrepresented communities such as those from the Global Majority will be prioritised.
Please complete each section of the application form carefully and clearly, to ensure all information requested has been included.

Applications will require support from an independent witness.

Criteria

Essential 

• To use some form of music to support or reach people living with dementia or their carers.
• To deliver projects which see improvements in wellbeing, reduced isolation, including improved access to supportive services, peer support and social contact.
• Those working with people from disadvantaged and marginalised communities. They will assess the spread of applications and prioritise those in most deprived areas. They are aiming for a culturally and ethnically diverse portfolio of projects.
• Willingness to engage with a Power of Music Fund community of practice to share and learn from a network of other providers and experts.
• Willingness to connect to local healthcare (such as a link worker, GP or memory clinic). NASP will provide support to help with this.

Desirable 

• Fair and equitable rates of pay to musicians and freelancers.
• Community involvement in your project. They want to fund projects that are connected to local people and their communities and use their existing skills and experience.

How much are the grants?

Grants are available of either £1,000 or £2,000 per year, and will be paid in instalments over three years. You can also apply for an additional £1,000 for set-up or equipment costs.