Cherubim Music Trust is a national charity that loans professional calibre orchestral instruments to advanced music students aged 15-25 who can’t afford one that matches their ability.

We have over 80 instruments in our collection, including a number of instruments that are currently available. We welcome donations or loans of instruments in good playing condition.

Find out how we could help you.


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XXV Anniversary

2026 marks Cherubim’s XXV Anniversary, which we have celebrated with a variety of exciting events. You can find highlights of these by visiting the Gallery page.

We also acknowledge the many generous donations which have been made to our XXV Anniversary Appeal, and which have enabled us to purchase our 4th concert harp. This was introduced at the XXV Anniversary Gala event at the Savile Club.

Latest News

Browse current and recent news items which highlight the variety of the Cherubim Trust’s activities. These include events, news of our awardees and recent newsletters.



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The Story of an Instrument

Many people have a good instrument they would like to see put to good use.

This 19th century German cello was Mary Myers’ grandfather’s constant companion, but after his death it wasn’t played for 20 years. As a family treasure nobody wished to sell it so Mary placed it with us if to find a young cellist who could benefit.

After renovation it was offered to Kit Cookson, seen here with Mary, then a scholar at Wells Cathedral School, now an undergraduate at Guildhall School of Music.