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What are Youth Music looking for from music projects working with D/deaf and Disabled children and young people?

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Building financial resilience and stability

Discover essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and sustainability for your organisation.

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Deeper dive into finance

Explore in-depth finance resources and toolkits to enhance your organisation's financial management.

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Yomi Adegoke's tips on music journalism and starting your own platform

Yomi Adegoke shares how she'd spend a NextGen Fund grant on a music journalism project.

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PR Tips for Independent Artists

Read our guide to PR for artists who perhaps cannot afford to pay a PR company, or for artists who are just starting out in the industry.

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Youth Music's management accounts template

Download Youth Music's management accounts template to plan and track your financial position effectively.

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Tips from young people

Insights and advice from young music leaders, including tips, industry transformations, and lessons from the NextGen Fund.

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Financial difficulties and endings

Practical guidance on managing financial difficulties and closures for non-profits. Access toolkits, resources, and support services.

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Fundraising for grassroots projects

Discover fundraising tips, tools, and strategies tailored for music education projects. Join the Youth Music Network for resources and support.

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Fundraising Fundamentals – Unlocking Success in 2024

Unlock fundraising success in 2024! Practical tips and emerging trends for small charities and non-profits.

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Getting started with finance

Essential finance tips for small charities and non-profits. Learn budgeting, cash flow, and key terms.

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Guide to other funders

Looking for funding? Discover free grant directories, funding advice, and a curated list of organisations that support music, youth, and community projects.

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Budgeting Principles for Funded Partners

Flexible funding support for Youth Music partners: adapt budgets, timelines, and outputs to address rising costs while ensuring fair pay and sustainability.

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Budgeting principles for applicants

Learn how to create fair, sustainable budgets for your Youth Music application, covering real costs, equity, and flexibility.

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Finance and fundraising hub

Find essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and boost fundraising for your grassroots organisation.

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The Sound of Study: Using Music to Boost Your Learning

Discover how music can make studying easier and more enjoyable by enhancing focus and reducing stress.

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Youth voice - the basics

What is youth voice, and why does it matter? Learn how engaging young people in decision-making and leadership benefits them and strengthens your organization

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5 Tips for Beginner Guitarists

Discover 5 essential tips for beginner guitarists to build a strong foundation, stay motivated, and avoid common mistakes. Start your guitar journey the right way!

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Youth Voice Hub

Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars.

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Sound of The Next Generation 2024

Music is vital to young people's wellbeing and identity, but barriers like access and cost hold many back. Explore the findings and calls for action in the Sound of the Next Generation report.