Tree of Strings is a new, charitable music project in the South West. We offer education in local schools, support for emerging artists and inspiring events in unique venues in rural communities. Your donation helps us to turn this vision into a programme from 2026 onwards.
At a time when provision for music is shrinking, we bring together education, development and performance, to nurture young talent and inspire new audiences.Â
From May to October, we will present events in remarkable venues across Dorset and the South West, starting with a three-day summer festival in Abbotsbury. At the heart of it all are young soloists and ensembles at the beginning of their careers, sharing stages with experienced artists.
Your support also helps us to deliver workshops and creative projects in local schools, giving children and young people the chance to experience live music up close, often for the very first time. Every donation – large or small – helps us to make this work possible.
£25
Helps to provide materials for a creative workshop in a local school or college.
£50
Supports travel costs for a young musician performing in the South West for the first time.
£100
Contributes to fees for a side-by-side concert with emerging and established musicians.
£250+
Helps to underwrite a day of festival activity, from rehearsals and performances to outreach events.
Tree of Strings is built on collaboration. We work with schools, community organisations, venues and funders to bring high-quality music to a wide range of audiences – from children experiencing live music for the first time to seasoned concert-goers.
Donations are just one way to help Tree of Strings grow.
Help with the planning and production of events and festivals.
Help with a house concert or have musicians to stay during events.
Share our news, invite friends and bring people along to events.
Your gift will go towards artist fees, festival and event costs, and the delivery of education projects and workshops in local schools. As Tree of Strings grows, we will share more detailed impact updates with supporters.
Not just yet. Once we have delivered our first festival, we will be launching a membership scheme with regular options to contribute.
Donations can be made securely online using major debit and credit cards. If you would like to donate by bank transfer or another method, please contact us.
Absolutely. Please email us at info@treeofstrings.org and a member of the team will be in touch.
