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How to apply to The Cherubim Trust

Available instruments

Cello - Lindsay Bolton
Double Bass - Barnes, 'Donovan'
Harp - Lyon & Healy Type 100 - 'Lady Lucille Wallace Curzon'
Harp – Salvi Aurora, ‘Promenaders – Charles Steer’
Contrabassoon Mollenhauer
available for loan on a short term basis

We encourage applicants to apply for other instruments.

Cherubim exists to give talented young musicians access to instruments that match their performance needs. If you meet our criteria we warmly welcome an application, but it should be understood that our funding for acquisitions depends largely on the donations of our supporters, so applicants need to be aware that this can take months rather than weeks. It is in applicants’ best interest to make an attractive and convincing a presentation, including a good photo, that shows a proactive attitude.

Aged 15-25
First study instrumentalists resident or studying in the UK
Based within 200 miles of London

Applicants should be:

Cherubim does not give grants or loan money.
Cherubim does not acquire /loan electronic equipment or instruments whose value depreciates rapidly.
For logistical reasons we don’t plan to acquire more pianos.
A loan charge is payable based on the value of the instrument: up to £3k – £11pcm. £3-7k – £16 pcm. £7-11k – £21 pcm. £11-14k – £26pcm. over £14k – £31 pcm. Application can be made to the Trustees on grounds of hardship.
An administration fee is also payable: £4 pcm for college students, or £10 pcm for postgraduates. There is no admin charge for pupils at secondary school.

Please note:

In particular, Cherubim instruments may not be taken out of the UK except with the written permission of the Trust. For full details see PDF download.