What does Help Musicians do?

Help Musicians is an independent charity based in the United Kingdom, established in 1921. It provides lifetime support to professional musicians across all genres, from the beginning of their careers to retirement. The organization is recognized as the UK's leading charity for musicians, with King Charles III serving as its Patron. Help Musicians aims to relieve poverty and financial hardship while advancing education among musicians. The charity offers a wide range of services, including financial grants, health and welfare support, and mental health care through its subsidiary, Music Minds Matter. It also provides career development mentoring and creative support for projects like album production and merchandise creation. Help Musicians serves approximately 19,000 musicians annually, adapting its services to meet the evolving needs of the music industry.