Jennifer Vyvyan Foundation grants and how to apply

Charitable objects

The charity's objects (objects) are specifically restricted to the following:4.1 to advance the education of the general public on the subject of the performing arts in Britain in the mid-20th century, with specific reference to:4.1.1 the work and legacy of the eminent soprano Jennifer Vyvyan; and4.1.2 the world of classical singing in which she functioned - its composers, conductors,opera companies, and other singers of distinction.these objectives to be achieved by:4.2 the organisation and maintenance of a substantial archive relating to Jennifer Vyvyan and her world, comprising letters, photographs, scores, recordings, concert programmes and other documents - to be made freely accessible to scholars and music-lovers by appointment;4.3 the development and curation of a substantial website based on these materials but with additional contextual data, freely available online to the general public;4.4 the support and encouragement of ongoing academic research into the culture of mid-20thcentury British singing;4.5 the development and promotion of seminars, lectures, exhibitions, broadcasts, illustrative concerts and other study-based events open to the general public; and4.6 the furtherance of Vyvyan’s legacy by support for today’s young British singers of promise in such ways as the trustees deem appropriate.

Where it operates

Throughout England and Wales