Why your support matters
At SEDMC, we believe that music is more than just notes on a page; it’s about building confidence, fostering teamwork, and creating a sense of belonging within our local community. As a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to keep our tuition affordable and our ensembles thriving. Your donation directly funds instruments, expert coaching, and rehearsal spaces for the next generation of Derbyshire’s musicians.
We're really grateful for the following organisations who've kindly supported us. Their donation enables us to continue to work with incredible young people, building music, friends and memories through inspirational musical experiences. We also want to give thanks to those donors who wish to remain anonymous.
Founded in 1983, Bass Bags is a Morgan family owned and operated business located in Derbyshire, England. Bass Bags was started by double bassist and teacher Tony Morgan to make double bass bags. Hence the company name “Bass Bags“. Today Bass Bags has diversified somewhat and is run by Tony’s son, David Morgan with help from his mother Caroline Morgan.
Proudly sponsoring the Tony Morgan String Award 2026.
The Old Vicarage School is a family-run, independent day school. Both boys and girls aged 3 – 11 years of age can register and attend. Located in the beautiful suburb of Darley Abbey, the Old Vicarage School site is safe, secure and has both multi use sports areas and it’s own woodland. There is something very special about our small school. It is a ‘home away from home.’
Proudly sponsoring the Foundation award for Musical Potential 2026
Founded in 1983, Windblowers has now been providing woodwind and brass expertise in Nottingham and the East Midlands for over 40 years.
Based in the suburb of Beeston since 2022, you can visit their well-stocked showroom or choose to order online. They also offer an in-house repair service with technicians available to consult on a regular basis.
Proudly sponsoring the Alison Madin Woodwind Award
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Sign up for Easy Fundraising
Did you know you can support South East Derbyshire Music Centre every time you shop online—without it costing you a single penny extra?
We’ve signed up with easyfundraising, a brilliant platform that turns your everyday online shopping into free donations for SEDMC. Over 8,000 brands (including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, M&S, Tesco, and Booking.com) will donate a percentage of what you spend to our music centre, at absolutely no extra cost to you.
It takes less than two minutes to sign up, and it’s completely free.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/sedmceasyfundraising
Top Tip: If you shop on a laptop or computer, make sure to add their Donation Reminder browser extension when you sign up. It pops up automatically whenever you visit a partner website, so you can claim the free donation in one click without even having to remember to go to the easyfundraising website first!
Every little bit helps us fund sheet music, maintain our instruments, and keep our ensembles accessible for all our fantastic young musicians. Thank you so much for your support!
Corporate Partnership Package
For a single annual donation, you'll get:
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Brand Visibility: Your logo featured prominently on the SEDMC website and in all our termly concert programmes.
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Social Impact: A dedicated shout-out on our social media channels to our community of parents and supporters.
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Concert Presence: The opportunity to display a pull-up banner or marketing materials at our major performances.
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Concert Tickets: Two complimentary tickets to each of our concerts for your staff or clients, including refreshments.
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Community Recognition: An "Official Supporter of SEDMC" digital badge for your own website and social media.
Let's make music together.
Every business is different. Whether you are a local independent shop or a large regional employer, we can create a bespoke partnership that works for you.
"Supporting SEDMC is an investment in the cultural heartbeat of our community and our young people. We would love to discuss how your business can play its part." — Michaela Wright, Chair of Trustees