The Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music exists to promote, improve, develop and maintain education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music, in particular among the children and young people of Bedfordshire, including Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton Borough and the local area.

Applications for financial help will be considered from the parent/guardian of any child or young person wishing to attend courses and events put on by Bedfordshire Music Trust, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton Borough and Milton Keynes music hub, or other recognised Bands, Orchestras, Choirs or Ensembles. An application for assistance in attending other recognised musical events will be considered from any talented individual, or their parent/guardian.

Incorporated charities may apply for grants to assist with the funding of extra- curricular musical activities within Bedfordshire for children and young people up to the age of 23.