About the Initiative
Empowering Music Charities and Organisations in England
Together with cultural youth organisation Small Green Shoots, and with support from The National Lottery Community Fund, we’re pleased to announce the Studios For All Fund.
The goal of this initiative is to empower music charities and organisations already working in England to engage disadvantaged, marginalised, and vulnerable individuals through music. Over the next three years, the Studios For All Fund will allocate £180,000 worth of studio time to at least 120 such groups across the country.
Fill out our application form for a chance to access the funding.
Our Lead Charity Partner
Discover Small Green Shoots
Small Green Shoots is a Camden-based, youth-led Arts Council organisation, founded in 2009 by Music Week’s Campaigner of the Year 2023, Natalie Wade. Committed to enhancing career opportunities for underrepresented young adults in the music and creative industries, their achievements over the past 15 years include placing over 200 talented young people in jobs within the sector, including their current managing director, Makeda McMillan, who was one of their first alumni.
Alongside this, Small Green Shoots has secured over £1.7 million of early-stage funding for artists such as Jorja Smith, Mahalia, Hamzaa, Berwyn, The Compozers, Snap Capone, Benny Mails, Frisco, and more, and collaborated with brands such as Dr. Martens, Relentless Energy Drinks, and most recently, record label Atlantic Records.
Rehearse, Record, DJ
About PIRATE.COM
Born in Bristol and raised in London, Pirate Studios is a network of 24-hour spaces with over 700 studios worldwide and counting. The mission? To make professional studio spaces accessible to everyone. Open 24/7, fully equipped, and affordable—Pirate empowers artists at all levels to create whatever they want, whenever inspiration strikes.
At Pirate, we believe that access to professional studio spaces shouldn’t be a privilege—it’s a vital resource for fostering creativity, collaboration, and self expression. We launched the Studios For All Fund because we’ve seen firsthand how creative spaces can grow and nurture grassroots communities. By providing free access to our studios, we hope to give charities and organisations the tools they need to support talent, build confidence, and offer a safe space for people to explore their artistic potential.
Meet Some of Our Partners
Charities, CICs, and Organisations at Pirate
Over the next three years, the Studios For All Fund will support at least 120 groups engaging disadvantaged, marginalised, and vulnerable individuals through music. Take a look at some of the incredible charities, CICs, and organisations we’re working with so far.
From youth groups like HvH ARTS, Everybody Loves Music, and Yeah Youth, to gender equality initiatives like Saffron Records, and mental health-focused organisations like HQ CAN, get inspired by the diverse and creative ways these groups are using music to improve lives across the country.
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With 23 locations across England, open 24/7, we offer the space you need to rehearse, record, or DJ whenever you feel inspired.
