Give in memory of a friend or loved one
Making a gift in memory of a loved one is a special way to pay tribute to them and their connection with the Academy.
Instead of giving flowers, families and friends often ask that donations in memory be sent to a special charity or cause. We are exceptionally grateful when the chosen charity is the Academy, and proud to use this support to educate and inspire brilliant young musicians.
Gifts made in memory of a loved one will be directed to the Scholarships and Bursaries Fund, providing the financial support that talented young musicians need to fulfil their potential.
A lasting way to remember your loved one
If your much-loved family member or friend enjoyed music, then one way to honour and remember them is to create a tribute page where people can make donations to the Academy.
This acts as a place where family and friends can share photos, memories and messages in a way that is meaningful and easily accessible. The tribute page lasts for as long as you want it to.
Your support makes such a difference for students like Andreas, who is a violinist in the second year of his undergraduate degree. He shared first-hand the vital role that financial support is playing in his life as a young musician:
'When I first arrived at the Academy, I would never have thought that I would have been honoured with an award like this. I can’t say how grateful I am. It is so incredible to see musicians being supported here in London, and it is something I will never take for granted. Providing funding is an act of selflessness and kindness, and I will return this generosity by working hard to become the musician I always wanted to be.'
Andreas, BMus (Violin)
Supported by the Elisabeth and George Wells Scholarship
Muchloved.com can also create funeral notices so that you can keep your family and friends easily informed of the date, time and place of the funeral or memorial service.
We will recognise your gift, and the person you are honouring, in several possible ways. Depending on the gift, these can include:
- Inscribing your honouree’s name and a message in an in-memoriam book called Shining Light, which will be on display in the foyer of the Susie Sainsbury Theatre at the Academy (suggested donation £150).
- Engraving your honouree’s name or a brief message on a wall plate in the Susie Sainsbury Theatre, or naming a seat after them in the theatre’s stalls or dress circle.
You can seek specialist support for bereavement, loss and grief from other organisations such as the following: