Ed Sheeran Foundation

helping children

feel empowered with meaningful music education

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

56%

Reduction in recruitment of music teachers since 2010 (CLA)

36%

Funding cuts to music hubs since 2012 (Musician's Union)

£7.6b

Contribution to the UK economy from the music industry in 2023 (UK Music)

21%

Decrease in state school music provision, compared to a 7% increase in independent schools (BPI)

70%

of the most deprived schools have no music GSCE entries (CLA)

together we can make a difference

School children playing musical instruments

Ed Sheeran meeting with a young music group

Read our letter to the Prime Minister

Message from Ed

Music education has shaped who I am. I've always enjoyed playing music, and it's led to some of the best moments of my life.

Ed Sheeran with a young music group — Watch the video!

Empowering music for all

We provide support and advocate to help ensure that no child misses out on the chance to learn music

More about us

we believe

in community and school-based learning that encourages the potential of young musicians.
we champion

stronger funding and government policies which ensure every child can access high-quality music education.
we invest

in schools and grassroots to help them secure the resources needed for vibrant music programs, from instruments to teacher training.
we enable

grassroots and after-school programs that foster young talent and bring music to communities in need.

Live band on stage performing

Ian Naylor

“

ESF are enabling us to shout about our work and it’s making people listen! We know that we’re making a huge difference and it’s brilliant that this is being amplified!

Ian Naylor , Sheffield Music Hub