FYM has successfully exceeded its target for the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge 2025.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the Foundation for Young Musicians’ Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025! From December 2 to December 9, we exceeded our fundraising target, raising an incredible £17,000 for student bursaries, thanks to your support!
The funds raised will support our ongoing Bursaries appeal, opening doors for talented young Londoners to attend the Centre for Young Musicians (CYM). This will allow them to benefit from participation in the London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) and the London Youth Wind Band (LYWB), which they would otherwise be unable to afford.
Donations to FYM ensure that all talented young Londoners can access high-quality music education, regardless of their family background, circumstances, or ability to pay.
CYM gave me absolutely everything, even a violin to play. It was extraordinary the whole community around it and made me realise how important music education is across the board. Without CYM, I would not be where I am today.Christopher Warren-Green, FYM Chairman and Conductor