Cherubim Music Trust is a national charity that loans professional calibre orchestral instruments to advanced music students aged 15-25 who can’t afford one that matches their ability.
We have over 80 instruments in our collection, including a number of instruments that are currently available. We welcome donations or loans of instruments in good playing condition.
Find out how we could help you.
XXV Anniversary
2026 marks Cherubim’s XXV Anniversary, which we are celebrating with a variety of exciting events. You can find details of these, plus our Anniversary Appeal, by visiting Cherubim’s XXV Anniversary page.
In October, our distinguished patron Trevor Pinnock CBE conducts Cherubim Chamber Strings in a programme including Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C given by Vashti Hunter, our very first cello awardee, who performed in our Tisbury Music Café series in 2007.
Latest News
Browse current and recent news items which highlight the variety of the Cherubim Trust’s activities. These include events, news of our awardees and recent newsletters.
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Cherubim Awardee Nirvana Che-Lai Shines at BBC Young Musician 2026
Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to celebrate the success of young violinist Nirvana Che-Lai, who was selected to perform in…
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Cherubim celebrates its XXV Anniversary at the Savile Club
Cherubim Music Trust welcomed musicians, friends and supporters to the magnificent Savile Club on Friday 11 September for a special…
The Story of an Instrument
Many people have a good instrument they would like to see put to good use.
This 19th century German cello was Mary Myers’ grandfather’s constant companion, but after his death it wasn’t played for 20 years. As a family treasure nobody wished to sell it so Mary placed it with us if to find a young cellist who could benefit.
After renovation it was offered to Kit Cookson, seen here with Mary, then a scholar at Wells Cathedral School, now an undergraduate at Guildhall School of Music.
To find out how you could give a new life to a treasured instrument go to our Donations page.