The BRIT Trust has announced it has now given out over £20 million in charitable donations.
The BRIT Awards’ charity was set up by The BPI in 1989 with the aim of providing young people with opportunities in music and the creative industries.
In the 28 years since, it has given substantial donations to The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology and Nordoff Robbins, as well as charities including War Child, Save The Children, Chicken Shed and The Prince’s Trust.
A joint venture between the music industry and government, The BRIT School opened in 1991 and counts the likes of Adele, Loyle Carner and Kate Tempest among its alumni.
Last month, it launched a new BRIT Awards apprenticeship for talented youngsters wanting to kickstart their careers.
Speaking about hitting the £20 million figure, Chairman of The BRIT Trust, John Craig OBE, said: 'At the Trust we recognise how important it is to provide opportunities for young people to express their creativity, often through music.
'More than ever, in today’s society, it is critical to give students life skills that convert into jobs. Over the last four years, 99% of students leaving the BRIT School have either gone into higher education or jobs within the creative economy.'
Chief executive of the BRIT Awards and BPI, Geoff Taylor, added: 'The music industry believes passionately in the power of music to improve people’s lives, and the whole business – from artists to labels, publishers and managers – will celebrate this important milestone.
'As The BRIT Awards approaches in February, we are looking forward to continuing to support the great work of the Trust.'
The BRIT Awards’ charity was set up by The BPI in 1989 with the aim of providing young people with opportunities in music and the creative industries.
In the 28 years since, it has given substantial donations to The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology and Nordoff Robbins, as well as charities including War Child, Save The Children, Chicken Shed and The Prince’s Trust.
A joint venture between the music industry and government, The BRIT School opened in 1991 and counts the likes of Adele, Loyle Carner and Kate Tempest among its alumni.
Last month, it launched a new BRIT Awards apprenticeship for talented youngsters wanting to kickstart their careers.
Speaking about hitting the £20 million figure, Chairman of The BRIT Trust, John Craig OBE, said: 'At the Trust we recognise how important it is to provide opportunities for young people to express their creativity, often through music.
'More than ever, in today’s society, it is critical to give students life skills that convert into jobs. Over the last four years, 99% of students leaving the BRIT School have either gone into higher education or jobs within the creative economy.'
Chief executive of the BRIT Awards and BPI, Geoff Taylor, added: 'The music industry believes passionately in the power of music to improve people’s lives, and the whole business – from artists to labels, publishers and managers – will celebrate this important milestone.
'As The BRIT Awards approaches in February, we are looking forward to continuing to support the great work of the Trust.'
