GRANTS
Aims and Objectives of the Napton Music Festival Trust
- To promote and hold a series of events that will be music or mainly music orientated in the Parish of Napton on the Hill or its environs
- To encourage live musical acts and performances
- To make available from time to time a proportion of any surplus funds:
- To national or international charities or organisations
- To local charities
- To local voluntary bodies and worthy causes
The Trustees over-riding consideration in applying surplus funds will be to provide benefit to the residents of the Parish of Napton on the Hill and surrounding areas.
The Napton Music festival Trust invites applications for small grants from young people, schools or organisations to enhance music development and learning. Specifically this would be to help with the purchase of musical instruments or equipment or for helping to provide music lessons.
Applicants must live within a 5 mile radius of Napton to be considered for a grant.
Application Forms can be downloaded by clicking here and sent to:
Napton Music Festival Trust
Napton Marina
Stockton
Southam
CV47 8HX
We look forward to receiving applications...
Board of Trustees
PROJECTS THE TRUST HAS SUPPORTED
We were thrilled to have watched this fantastic lesson take place that the Napton Music Festival Trust have funded for Harbury C of E primary school. With a wonderful & dynamic Trombone teacher from Warwickshire County music and inclusive ways to learn for all children to access, they are making amazing progress. We were so impressed that every child has one of these lightweight, plastic trombones and we look forward to hearing about how they progress throughout the academic year.
New Grants and Awards agreed by Trustees July/August 2023 following a very successful Music Festival.
- St Lawrence School, Napton an award of 10 Presto Classical Music vouchers of £35 each which were given to talented musicians at the end of the summer term. The recipients were recommended by the School and presented at a school assembly.
- Grant of £1000 to St Lawrence Church, Napton as a contribution to upgrade their sound system which will include digital mixing desk, flexible microphone and an adapter to play songs for funerals and weddings over the sound system.
- Grant of £1000 to Harbury Primary School to enable 31 Year 3 students yo have PBone Trombone tuition with an experienced Brass Teacher and the loan and maintenance of the instruments for 1 year. In this experience the students are taught dynamics, tempo and to understand musical terms.
- Grant of £1540 to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam to cover the cost of a Warwickshire UpBeat Music teacher providing whole class tuition for one class across the year and to access instruments. The grant also enabled 2 financially disadvantaged children to access small group lessons each week for 3 terms.
- Grant to St Lawrence School, Napton of £1690 to cover the cost of a Warwickshire UpBeat Music teacher providing whole class tuition for one class across the year and to access instruments. In addition the grant enabled 2 financially disadvantaged children to access small group lessons each week for 3 terms as well as support for the School Choir and singing lessons with a subscription of the Sing Up Programme.
OTHER GRANTS AWARDED IN 2023
- Southam College.
A grant for Djembe drumming lessons was awarded for wellbeing sessions supplied by the Warwickshire Music Hub at Southam College. The first lesson was attended by the Trustees.
GRANTS AWARDED 2022
- St Lawrence C of E School, Napton.
The presentation of three new curved head flutes to support the teaching of woodwind at St Lawrence. Lisa started with three students and has now 35 - many of whom are now learning how to play the flute: from beginners to those aiming for the highest of grades.
- St Lawrence C of E School, Napton.
A grant of £1100 was given to the school for Year 4 learning of brass instruments to cover the cost of a "Music Upbeat Teacher".
- Jessica Foxwell
A grant of £250 was granted towards Jessica's attendance at a National Youth Music Theatre 2 week training course followed by one week in a London Theatre.
- Sebastian Foxwell
A grant of £250 was also given towards Sebastian's attendance at a National Youth Music Theatre 2 week training course followed by one week in a London Theatre.
- Heidi Day
A grant of £240 was awarded to Heidi to pay for the hire of a Harp for six months which will offset some of the cost of her lessons.
- St Lawrence C of E School, Napton.
A further grant of £825 was awarded to the school for a subscription to the ‘Sing Up Programme’, percussion instruments and storage for the school guitars.
- Midlands Junior Football League (Rugby Borough Under 9s Bears)
A grant of £365 was given to the team for Festival Sponsor shirts for the upcoming season.
A grant was made to the Radford Semele Junior School for the purchase of ukuleles for whole class music lessons. These are now being enjoyed by all the Year 4 to 6 pupils.
Donation to War Memorial Working Party for Picnic-Bench at Observer Post.
The Trust made a donation to the WMWP to purchase a new picnic-bench which was installed at the Observer Post site on Mill Road, Napton.
The replacement bench is re-cycled plastic which will be virtually maintenance free and is environmentally friendly. Photo taken at the site of the new bench with Malcom Thomas, representing the War Memorial Working Party and Trustees of the Music Trust, Howard Davies and Linda Scott OBE.
Other Grants
- Grant made to Our Lady's Catholic Primary School for various music instruments, music books, and music programmes.
- Small Donation made to Poppy Run Appeal Royal British Legion.
- Small Donation made to Myton Hospices.
- Small Donation made to Carriers of Hope.
- Small Donation to support a young person from Napton on their World Challenge Expedition.
- Grant made to Our Lady School, Stockton for music equipment.
- Grant made to St Lawrence School for CD Player Boombox and Radio CD Player.
- Grant made to The Priors School to purchase a range of musical equipment for the children in Nursery and Reception
Due to Covid Restrictions it was not possible to have photo opportunities of the Trustees meeting the recipients of the Grants.
A grant was awarded to The Priors School to provide glockenspiels and recorders to enhance the music lessons in the School.
Pupils from Year 6 are pictured enjoying the instruments with the Headteacher Mr Ricky Emms and Trustees Linda Scott OBE and Gordon Clarke
Pupils of St Lawrence School, Napton enjoying the brass lessons funded by a grant from the Music Festival.
Pictured Linda Scott OBE, Trustee of the Napton Music Festival Trust and Helen Pugh, teacher of the brass lessons.
We’ve had a wonderful experience at Galanos House where we enjoyed a musical afternoon . We listened to the incredible 'Bow Tie choir ', accompanied by Sally Forgan on the fantastic new electric piano and amp system that we are absolutely delighted to have provided for this very special choir ... the eldest member is 102 and he never misses a choir session !
Gordon played a couple of 60’s hits and Chloe Henderson , a regular feature at the festival , performed to this lovely audience . It’s been a real pleasure to have been involved with this and we wish the choir many years of musical enjoyment with the equipment.
The Trustees awarded a grant to St Lawrence Church in the sum of £1245 to complete the target for their organ renovation fund. Work can now proceed on this unique and essential musical instrument.
Pictured: Napton Music Festival Chairman, Howard Davies presenting the cheque to Helen Eadon representing St Lawrence Church with Rev Gillian Roberts and Richard Vanstone in attendance.
St Lawrence school was presented with two starter flutes to encourage younger pupils to start playing.
Pictured Gordon Clarke and Linda Scott OBE Trustees of the Music Trust, John Brine Headteacher and young pupils receiving the flutes.
A grant was awarded to Harbury Juniors Football Club to provide new kit for the team.
Gordon Clarke and Linda Scott OBE, Trustees of the Napton Music Festival Trust, met the team who are wearing their new sponsored kit.
The Trustees awarded a grant to St Lawrence Church in the sum of £1500 to launch their organ renovation fund.
Pictured: Napton Music Festival Trustees,Linda Scott OBE and Gordon Clarke presenting the cheque to Jayne Owens representing St Lawrence Church.
Grant to Southam Football Club U11's Girls team for new training tops with a very prominent Festival logo.
Grant to Harbury Primary School. The Music Trust presented Harbury Primary School with 12 Glockenspiels to support Y4 students.
A grant was given to St Lawrence School, Napton, to purchase 5 start guitars for their music development.
Amelia Williamson received a grant of £250 to purchase a new flute. She had been playing a second hand flute which was starting to lose the keys. She has been receiving lessons and absolutely loves playing and makes her feel happy.
Clarissa Hands received a grant of £250 to purchase an electro acoustic guitar and /or a keyboard to help with her music productions. Clarissa is currently studying Music Performance in Birmingham.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam were awarded a grant of £210 to support music lessons within the school. In addition 3 Presto Classical Music Vouchers were given to pupils to encourage them to take an interest in music at an early stage in their primary education.
St Lawrence School - New Music Facility
Following a successful application the Trust granted the school some of the funds needed to build a new music facility. The pupils have named this building the "Tardis". Previously music lessons were held in the kitchen of the school!
Napton Parish Church
A grant was given to the church to support the community and local actitivities
The Arc School
A musical instrument called a "Skoog" (a customisable electronic musical instrument that has been designed to be inclusive and accessible especially to those unable to play conventional musical instruments) was given to the school.
10 AFRICAN DRUMS FOR THE PRIORS SCHOOL, PRIORS MARSTON
A grant to purchase 10 African Drums was given to Priors Marston School. The Head, Gary Murrell said " We wish to expose all the pupils to as many different music forms around the world as we can and showcase their learned skills during plays and concerts for parents and our local community. Teaching African drumming is an exciting way for the pupils to learn rhythms and work together as a team."
Presenting the drums to the children was Trustee, Linda Scott, OBE.
£1000 FOR NAPTON ST LAWRENCE CHURCH
A donation of £1000 has been given towards the running costs of St Lawrence Church in Napton as a place of music as well as worship, and an important part of the local community. The photo shows Jayne Owens on behalf of the church receiving the cheque from Trustee Linda Scott OBE and Chairman Howard Davies.
FOUR GUITARS FOR BISHOPS ITCHINGTON SCHOOL
A gift of four three quarter size guitars has been given to Bishops Itchington School for pupils to use in music lessons. The picture show the Headteacher, Richard Hawkins, on the left, Trustee Gordon Clarke, in the centre and appreciative pupils and their music teacher, Chris Reynolds.
GRANT TO NAPTON TODDLER GROUP
A grant of £200.00 has been given to the Napton Toddler Group to purchase music related toddler instruments. The picture shows, from the left, Alice Little, who is the chairman of the Napton Toddler Group, Trustees Linda Scott OBE and Chairman Howard Davies, and one of the many mothers, Kerry Wetherall, and just three of the many toddlers the group attracts.
GRANT TO NAPTON ST LAWRENCE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Following an application, another grant of £250 has been given to St Lawrence CE Primary School in Napton.
The picture shows the cheque being presented by Linda Scott OBE Trustee to head teacher John Brine, who said "We will use the money to provide teaching resources to all staff, ensuring that all children have good quality music lessons"
GRANT TO BISHOPS ITCHINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
A grant of £250.00 has been given to Bishops Itchington Primary School to subsidise music lessons for pupils. The school strongly supports the provision of music and employ teachers to teach guitar, flute, brass and singing. Pictured are Headteacher Mr Richard Hawkins, pupils who will benefit, Linda Scott OBE Trustee.
GRANT TO LONG ITCHINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Following an application from the school 3 guitars have been purchased by the Trust to enable a supervised music club to be set up during lunch time. In addition funds were given for lessons for 1 particular child. Pictured are pupils participating in a guitar lesson with the guitar teacher Chris Butler, Music Co-ordinator Sally Hibbs and Linda Scott OBE from the Trust.
Chris said "There is a lot of evidence linking the learning of a musical instrument and an increase in academic performance across all subjects and areas of the curriculum. It has been shown that learning an instrument can help with the development of a child's brain which is why I think it can be really beneficial to education as a whole. Guitar is versatile instrument with enough depth to cover all abilities and a wide range of musical genres, and so is excellent for a child to begin their musical journey!"
Headteacher Mrs Phyllis King said "We are delighted that with the funding we have received from the Napton Musical Festival Trust, more children at our school are able to access instruments and taught music lessons. Thank you from all of us at Long Itchington C of E primary school"
HELP FOR LOCAL YOUNG MUSICIAN
Pictured is 14 year old Leonard Eadon of Paddock Close, Napton receiving a cheque from Napton Festival Music Trust Chairman, Howard Davies.
Leonard wrote to the Festival Trust after attending this year’s Napton Music Festival asking for any financial help the Trust could give him to further his passion for playing the drums.
Leonard needed to add to his ever expanding acoustic drum kit which sits alongside a very nice Yamaha electric drum kit.
Leonard explained the need specifically for an acoustic snare drum which will enhance the kit significantly as he heads towards Level 6 following the Rock School Drums learning programme.
Linda Scott OBE, Trustee of the Napton Music Festival Trust, is also pictured in the presentation. Linda, who was Chief Executive of a Leamington based national Charity, encouraging students into engineering, said what a pleasure it was to again start helping young people achieve their objectives. Linda added that the Trust would be setting up a small local scheme so money raised through the Napton Music Festival could be used in a positive way to help young people and schools in the area.
Leonard, who has ambitions to form a band in the future and enjoys a range of drum styles, is taught by Jack Gammon who lives in Warwick.
The Napton Festival Trustees wish Leonard every success in his future as a student and musician.
Howard Davies, Linda Scott, Gordon Clarke Trustees of the Napton Music Festival Trust