1. Nick Howdle Director of Programmes

2. Our grant making principles  High quality music making opportunities  Supporting progression  Understanding the need  Developing partnerships and collaborations

3. Our grant making principles  Involving children and young people  Commitment to diversity  Sharing practice based on knowledge and experience

4. Programme focus areas  Children in challenging circumstances (CCC)  Early years (EY)  Encouraging talent and potential (ETP)

5. Youth Music Programme  Activities delivered between April 2012 and end of March 2014  1 st deadline December 1 st 2011  £9.2 million per annum  50% + to work with CCC  £4 million is available this round  All accessible through open applications