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As a charity, the National Youth Choir relies on kind donations from parents, alumni and audiences to empower young people through the life-changing experience of singing together. 

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Our Friends get closer to everything we have to offer with priority booking for our concerts, invites to exclusive events and regular behind-the-scenes updates from our team. Sign up online or get in touch to join our community of Friends now.

How our Friends support us

Our Friends support everything we do. They create exciting opportunities for choir members, support free workshops for young singers across the UK and helps us deliver life-changing musical experiences to as many young people as possible regardless of their financial circumstances.

What being a Friend means to our community

I owe National Youth Choir so much in terms of musical education and inspiration from my time as a member, and because my later (and equally enjoyable!) time on the staff gave me an understanding of just how much there is to support behind the scenes... Even the biggest musical institutions are vulnerable - and that those with dedicated supporters are the ones that endure. 

Julian
National Youth Choir Alumnus

Both of my children have been in National Youth Choir and I know how much they have benefitted from the experience as a whole, from the excellent musical education and from the chance to spend time with other talented singers. I want children and young people, regardless of their background, to have the opportunity to have these same experiences. 

Gillian
Parent

Our Friends

Our Friends

See the amazing people who supported the choir this year by becoming a Friend Read more

Published: 5th January, 2025

Updated: 14th April, 2026

Author: Emma Hall

10 Reasons to Become a Friend

10 Reasons to Become a Friend

Our Friends are at the heart of the National Youth Choir, donating what they can regularly to help us bring amazing choral music to thousands of young singers each year. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2023

Updated: 17th November, 2025

Author: Blythe Day

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