Scots Music Group funding
For 20 years the Scots Music Group has been supporting our members doing what they do best…building links, spreading goodwill, and involving people round about in the joy of traditional music, song and dance In 2008 we were informed by the Scottish Arts Council that our core funding from March 2009 would not be renewed.
We’re currently looking at ways we can continue the work we do in an increasingly difficult funding climate.
Are you keen to support what we do, but short of time to help? There’s a host of things which really make a big difference…many of these ideas cost nothing, and take little time. Here’s how you can join in!...
Spread the word
Talk to anyone else you know of who may be interested in what we do, or concerned about Scots Music Group funding.
Word of mouth is our most effective way of advertising. More people attending classes and events allows us to maintain a wide variety of opportunities for everyone to be involved. Pick up our fliers to pass on to others. Many folk first find out about us through hearing students playing at sessions or events – go prepared!
Community music
If you know of any organisation/worthwhile event that might benefit from some live traditional music from some of our members, please contact Ros with details. We have many students who are keen to get out and play. More music in the community helps to spread the word!
Pay online
It helps us enormously if members could enrol for classes and pay for events online wherever possible – it cuts down admin time spent processing enrolments.
Become a member
Take out membership, and encourage others to join. Being able to demonstrate an increasing membership helps us in discussions with potential funders.
Donate
Make a donation online
If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid lets Scots Music Group reclaim tax on donations you have made to us.
Share your skills with us
Have you got experience in fundraising, research, or marketing? Contact Ros in the office to find out more about how you can help.
Legacies
Including the Scots Music Group in your will supports our important community building work into the future. Your gift would help the organisation to build on its work of the past 20 years, and to allow others to continue to take part in the enormous variety of opportunities the Scots Music Group has to offer.
Employer benefits
Are there ways your employer or business can help? Anything helps! If you think your employer may have a scheme that we could benefit from, please let Ros know
Buy Scots Music Group gifts
Our 'Slender Tree’ tea towel and Scots Music Song books are available to buy online. These, and CDs and tune books are also available to buy at SMG classes or by contacting the office. They make great Christmas presents!
Testimonials
Send a written testimonial to Ros detailing why the Scots Music Group is important to you. These are helpful as supportive evidence for any future grant applications we make. You can email Ros for more information about this
Performers
We’re gathering information on any current and past performers and bands (amateur and professional) that have come from the Scots Music Group, going right back to the early nineties when classes first started under ALP. This is useful information for grant applications, and also to give us an idea of who is currently out there peforming. If you’ve started performing in public, and feel this has been influenced by your involvement in the Scots Music Group, you can give us some information here
...anything else creative and constructive you come up with – be sure to let us know!
and lastly…
Keep informed
Shortly after we heard about the funding problem, we set up a contact list so we can keep people informed of our plans. If you would like to be kept up to date with developments please complete the contact form stating you would like to be added to our Funding Developments Contact List.
We prefer to contact you by email but if you do not have an email address please use the 'comments’ box on the contact form to give us your postal address.