Become a Patron
IT’S NOT EASY TO RUN.
Institutional funding, such as that from Arts Council England, is exceptionally competitive, with application success rates often as low as 7%. As trained musicians, not professional fundraisers, we find ourselves constantly adapting to ever-changing institutional criteria. This is always an exhausting and resource-intensive process.
The uncertainty of traditional funding models means we cannot guarantee fair pay to our exceptional artists until, at times, 8 to 9 months into a proposed project. Consequently, we are sometimes forced to compromise on the artistic experiences we truly wish to create. This is the inconvenient truth of relying solely on conventional funding.
Our vision remains the same regardless: to bring experiences that pause time, make people wonder, and refresh the way we see the world. We believe that we are creating music that matters and that people need it now more than ever.
This is why our individual and corporate patrons make such a profound difference. Their support reduces the time we spend on funding applications and allows us to focus on our artistic projects. Ultimately, we aspire to move beyond traditional funding models and build genuine, sustainable partnerships within our community. We are confident this will create more meaningful and lasting impact.
In Return…
To express our gratitude for your generous support, we offer you alignment with our audience networks and our reputation for commitment, quality, and excellence. We believe this association will positively benefit your personal or corporate brand. You can explore our patrons’ benefits below.

Patronage Benefits
Click the donate button & enter your desired amount.
Donations are made via credit/debit card.
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£5,000 or above
- Your name & logo to be shown on our website & marketing materials (programme notes, posters, etc.)
- Complimentary tickets to each of our events
- Exclusive 95% off to all our CD releases
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£2,500 or above
- Your name & logo to be shown on our website & marketing materials (programme notes, posters, etc.)
- Complimentary tickets to each of our events
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£1,000 or above
- Your name & logo to be shown on our website & marketing materials (programme notes, posters, etc.)
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We also welcome donations from £1. You can do so via our general donation page here.
If you would like to talk to us about ways in which you can support Ensemble Matters, please email us directly.