About us

Merton Music Foundation was formed in 1991 as a charitable organisation to protect and enhance music education within the London Borough of Merton.

Our charitable aim is:

"To advance music education within a framework of the arts for the benefit of the public of the London Borough of Merton and elsewhere."

Our objectives are based on those of the National Music Manifesto:

1) To provide every young person with first access to a range of quality music experiences and learning
2) To provide more opportunities for young people to deepen and broaden their musical interests and skills
3) To identify and nurture our most talented young musicians
4) To develop a world class workforce in music education
5) To improve the support structures for young people's making music

Merton Music Foundation is supported by the London Borough of Merton and the Department for Education. It is the borough’s approved schools music service provider and works in partnership with teachers and other professionals to help strengthen and develop the delivery of music, both within the school curriculum and through its external youth music activities.

Merton Music Foundation is a member of:

The Federation of Music Services, National Association of Music Educators, Music Education Council and Schools Music Association.