Campaigning and support to protect the rights and earnings of songwriters and composers.
The most prestigious celebrations of songwriters, composers and their champions.
The Ivors Academy Trust’s mission is simple. Make the craft of songwriting and composition accessible to everyone as we believe in its huge social, economic and artistic value.
We go about this by funding projects that educate, develop or showcase creators facing barriers to the music industry. We want to give everyone in these circumstances an opportunity to participate.
Support access. Sustain inclusion. Shape the future of music.
The Ivors Academy Trust is a registered charity separate from the Ivors Academy.
Donate as an individual to support the Trust’s work. If you would like to give a larger amount, remember us in your will or support us as a company please email info@ivorsacademytrust.org and a member of the team will arrange this with you.
“By supporting The Ivors Academy Trust you are helping to change the face of the music industry.
It is important that Ivors winners of the future reflect the wonderful diverse culture across the UK.”
Jin Jin, songwriter
President of PRS’ Members Council, Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and singer
EVP, Managing Director of Warner Chappell Music UK and Head of International A&R, Warner Chappell Music
Artist Manager and former A&R Director
Treasurer and Partner at SRLV
Director, Extra Mile Music
Co-founder of Delirious/Blacksmith Management, Stellar Songs, Did Ya Know podcast, and Tim and Danny Music
David Ferguson (1953 – 2009) was one of Britain’s most successful television composers. He served for six years as chairman of The Ivors Academy and was awarded Fellowship, the highest honour The Ivors Academy bestows. David dedicated much of his life to campaigning about the rights of songwriters and composers. In 2013, David left a portion of his estate to The Ivors Academy Trust to support our education programmes.
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