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Support Us
At Stoke Newington Music School (SNMS), we are committed to making high-quality music education accessible to everyone in our community. Your support is vital in helping us achieve this mission. Here’s how you can make a difference
Why Support Us?
Your contributions directly impact our ability to provide affordable, inclusive, and high-quality music lessons to a diverse group of students. By supporting SNMS, you help us:
Improve Instrument Quality: We use donations to purchase new instruments and maintain our current inventory, ensuring our students have the best possible tools for their musical education.
Cover Administrative Costs: Our administrative costs include maintaining a system that allows our tutors to have direct contact with parents, providing regular updates on student progress.
Pay Our Tutors Fairly: Providing affordable lessons tightens our budget, especially when it comes to paying our talented teachers. Your support helps us meet the recommended pay rates for tutors as outlined by the Musicians Union.
Where Your Money Goes
Every donation, whether one-off or regular, is put to good use:
One-Off Donations: These help with purchasing new equipment, maintaining current instruments, and putting on our end-of-term shows. For example, a new violin costs around £300, and maintaining our pianos annually costs approximately £200 per instrument. One-off donations also contribute to other essential needs like sheet music, music stands, and more.
Regular Donations: Consistent support allows us to maintain competitive salaries for our staff, ensure our facilities are well-kept, and provide ongoing resources for our programs.
Scholarship Fund
Our scholarship fund is crucial for supporting talented students who cannot afford lessons due to their circumstances. By sponsoring a child, you can open doors for them to pursue their musical dreams. Scholarships provide students with the opportunity to learn, grow, and excel in music, which can lead to broader educational and personal development. To sponsor a student from 1 year starts from £750
Corporate Sponsorship
Are you a business looking to make a local impact? Corporate sponsorship is a fantastic way to support SNMS while gaining visibility in the community. Sponsors can help fund specific programs, events, or resources, and in return, we offer various forms of recognition and partnership opportunities. Interested businesses can email us to learn more about how they can get involved.
Donate Your Time or Services
We welcome individuals who want to donate their time or professional services. Joining our Advisory Board is one way to contribute. The Advisory Board plays a crucial role in guiding the school's strategic direction, connecting us with valuable resources, and helping us achieve our goals. Advisory Board members bring expertise, networks, and a commitment to our mission, significantly benefiting our organization.
How to Donate
Your generosity makes a difference. Here’s how you can contribute:
One-Off Donations: Use our secure online portal to make a one-off or regular donation.
Bank Transfer: Contact us for bank details if you prefer to donate via direct bank transfer.
In-Person: Visit us at the school to make a donation in person and see firsthand the impact of your support.
For more information or to discuss other ways you can help, please contact us at director@stokenewingtonmusicschool.co.uk . Together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has access to the life-changing benefits of music education. Thank you for your support!
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