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A bright poster for Merton Music Foundation’s TEMPO Fund. A cassette tape reads “1991 Campaign.” Photos show children playing instruments. Text encourages you to donate monthly for equal access to music for young people in Merton.

Music has the power to transform young lives and with your support, we can keep the music playing for children in Merton. Our TEMPO Fund helps ensure every child has access to high-quality music education, regardless of their circumstances. But donations aren’t the only way to help – sign up to Easyfundraising, give your time as a volunteer, or explore other ways to support us. However you choose to contribute, you’ll be making a real difference to our young musicians. Thank you!

If you need financial support for your child’s music lessons or would like to learn more about the TEMPO Fund, click here.

Help us to keep Moving Music Forward

Support our Royal Albert Hall 2026 Crowdfunder

On Tuesday 10 March 2026, MMF is taking over the Royal Albert Hall with 1,500 young musicians from Merton schools and Music Centres.

To help make this opportunity available for every child, we have launched a crowdfunder. Help us ensure that all young people, regardless of background or circumstances, can perform on one of the world’s most iconic stages, with someone they love in the audience!

Make a lasting impact by supporting our
1991 campaign with regular giving

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Help us inspire the next generation of musicians with a one-off donation

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The 1991 campaign

Whether you choose to make a one-off gift or become a regular donor through our 1991 Campaign, every contribution helps us nurture the next generation of musicians in Merton.

Named after the year MMF was founded, the 1991 Campaign invites you to become a regular supporter of the TEMPO Fund – helping to break down financial and social barriers to music-making for historically underrepresented and marginalised groups.

• £5 a month could cover the cost of instrument hire, giving a child the chance to practise at home.

• £19.91 a month could fully subsidise a weekly 30-minute lesson for a whole term – a life-changing opportunity for a young musician.

Your generosity helps us continue offering these vital programmes, reaching those who need them most. However you choose to give, you’re making a real and lasting impact on the future of music education in our community.

Thank you for helping us Move Music Forward.

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Other ways you can support MMF

Raise funds while you shop online with Easyfundraising

Easyfundraising partners with over 7,000 brands (including Ebay, Tesco, Amazon and Argos) who will donate part of what you spend to MMF. It won’t cost you any extra as the cost is covered by them.

Volunteer with us

Volunteering is a great way for MMF students to develop new skills by taking on responsibilities within the organisation while supporting younger players as they begin their musical journey.

Join MMF’s parent association

If you’re at our South Wimbledon Music Centre on a Saturday, why not lend a hand at the café which is run by the Friends of Merton’s Young Musicians (FMYM)? It’s a great way to get involved, meet people and support our young musicians!

Thank you!

Your generosity – whether through donations, time or energy – makes a real difference to Merton’s young musicians. Thanks to your support, more children in our community can access music lessons, join bands and orchestras and experience the joy of making music together.