Empowering Young Musicians in Kingston
Supporting Young Talent with Music Grants
The Friends of Kingston Music Service (FKMS) is a local charity dedicated to enhancing music education in the borough of Kingston upon Thames. FKMS is dedicated to nurturing children’s musical dreams by providing grants and bursaries, fostering a lifelong passion for music and supporting their artistic journey.
Hardship Funds & Bursaries
We currently offer a Temporary Hardship Bursary to Kingston Music Service (KMS) students who are faced with a change in circumstances, which means they can no longer afford their music tuition.
We also run the Clive Searby Brass Education Fund, a scholarship programme that offers students who show musical potential the opportunity to learn a brass instrument.
How you can help
Whether it be a one-off donation, something more regular or offering up your time and expertise, we’d love to hear from you
Donate via Just Giving
Every donation, whether great or small, means that we can help more students to thrive in music. You can donate online via our JustGiving page.
Sponsor a Child
Learning a musical instrument is expensive and becoming increasingly out of reach for many children.
£550 will cover the cost of a bursary for 1 year
£1000 will cover the cost of a scholarship for 1 year
Donate your time
We’re always on the lookout for volunteers, whether as a trustee, fundraiser, or to help out with events and marketing. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.