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RATstands Marks 50 Years with £10,000 Community Programme for Music Education and Community Organisations
RATstands is launching its Community Programme to mark 50 years of designing and manufacturing music stands and performance equipment in the UK.
The initiative will provide £10,000 of product support to schools, charities, and community organisations worldwide, supporting groups that use music and the performing arts to educate, inspire, and bring people together.
The programme is designed to help organisations where access to reliable, high-quality equipment can make a meaningful difference to teaching, rehearsal, and performance environments.
Supporting music and the performing arts
Eligible organisations include schools, music departments, charities, and community groups that can demonstrate clear impact through the use of RATstands products.
Applications will open on 19 June 2026, with recipients selected based on need, impact, and alignment with music and performing arts engagement.
A commitment to music-making
“For 50 years, we have been proud to support musicians at every stage, from the classroom to the stage,” said Jacqueline Thomson, Managing Director at RATstands.
“The RATstands Community Programme is a way of recognising the vital work being done by schools and organisations across the UK and beyond, and contributing to the next generation of music-making.”
The total value of the programme will be allocated across multiple recipients, prioritising organisations that demonstrate clear need and measurable impact.
Applications will remain open until 18 September 2026, with recipients announced shortly thereafter.
How to apply
Organisations interested in applying can submit an application via the link below: