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How Youth Music uses data collection to track diversity

Measuring diversity is vital to building inclusive workforces in the music and arts sectors.

Youth Music is a Living Wage Funder

As a Living Wage Funder, we support grantholders to pay real Living Wage rates and encourage accreditation.

Cookies Notice

Learn how Youth Music uses cookies to enhance your experience, manage preferences, and protect your privacy online.

Youth Music Recharge Fund – How We Made Decisions

We launched the Youth Music Recharge Fund to support organisations and people to recover from the effects of the pandemic. This is an insight into our process for selecting the awarded proposals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement

Youth Music champions equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone thrives.

funding

Recharge Fund

Offered grants of up to £90,000 for established not-for-profits who support children and young people to make, learn or earn in music. Helping people and organisations to recharge from the effects of the pandemic.

Funding round opens 26/02/2025

Editorial Policy

Youth Music’s editorial policy focuses on promoting creativity while ensuring appropriate, non-offensive lyrical content.

How We Made Our Incubator Fund Decisions

We aim to be as transparent as possible about our decision making process; hopefully this blog will help you work out whether to apply and how to increase your chance of success.

funding

Incubator Fund

Offered grants of £5,000 to £30,000 for businesses, collectives, and not-for-profits working in the music industries. Supporting them to create sustainable, meaningful career opportunities for young people aged 18-25.

Funding round opens 26/02/2025

Industry Connect Report 2024

Explore the Youth Music Industry Connect Report 2024, mapping barriers to music careers for marginalised young people. Discover insights, solutions, and join the Industry Connect Coalition to build a more inclusive music industry.

Funded partner / applicant privacy notice

Learn how Youth Music collects, uses, and protects personal information when administering grants

Policies and Procedures

Discover our range of policies and procedures, outlining how Youth Music operates across all areas of our work.

news

Youth Music’s Industry Connect Report Calls for Change

Our Industry Connect Report supports young creatives facing barriers to the music industry. We're calling for a cross-industry coalition to transform access to music careers.

Safeguarding - Statutory Guidance

Ensure your safeguarding practices align with statutory guidance. Access key policies for working with children, adults at risk, and education settings.

Safeguarding - Policies and Procedures

Strengthen your safeguarding approach with clear policies and procedures. Explore key resources to ensure best practices for your organisation.

Safeguarding - Deep Dive

Explore in-depth safeguarding resources, training, and frameworks for organisations working with children, young people, and adults at risk.

Safeguarding - Where to Start?

New to safeguarding or need a refresher? Explore key resources and expert guidance to strengthen your safeguarding practices.

Safer Recruitment

Build a safer team. Explore essential resources on safer recruitment, DBS checks, and best practices for hiring staff and volunteers.

Safeguarding Minimum Standards - Advice for Applicants

Learn how to meet Youth Music’s safeguarding minimum standards and strengthen your policies for funding applications.

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