Individual Giving
From naming a seat in our Concert Hall to joining the Principal’s Circle, there are multiple ways to invest in the RNCM and help to power the music of tomorrow.
Make a Donation
For one-off payments
If you would like to donate to support the RNCM, one-off payments can be made via the form on this page. Alternatively, if you would like to set up a regular gift, please complete our direct debit form.
If you are making this donation in memory of someone and wish to let us know, please mention this in the optional comment field, available on both forms.
As always, our Development Team is happy to chat if you would prefer to donate over the phone. Please call 0161 907 5480.
More Ways to Donate

Regular Giving
Your ongoing support helps us to deliver world-class programmes and invest in the next generation of musicians. By setting up a regular monthly gift, you’ll provide stability and assurance that resources are in place to nurture talent and sustain our work.
Name a Seat
Whether you’re celebrating a special memory, commemorating a significant moment, or treating the music lover in your life, naming a seat is the perfect way to leave a lasting mark on the RNCM.
Membership
Nothing beats live music, and as an RNCM Member you can enjoy an unforgettable feast of concerts and events featuring our talented students, alumni, artists-in-residence, and professional partners – all while supporting the next generation of musicians!
Principal’s Circle
Becoming a member of the Principal’s Circle is a rewarding way to support the RNCM and its students. Collectively, Principal’s Circle members fund exceptional opportunities beyond the core curriculum that prepare our musicians for successful futures and ensure that the RNCM remains at the forefront of music education.
Opera Circle
The RNCM Opera Circle helps us to deliver high-quality, professionally resourced productions that are essential for nurturing the next generation of opera stars.
Leadership Circle
The Leadership Circle brings together philanthropists whose gifts provide strategic, high-impact support for the RNCM.
Adopt a Piano
Create a lasting legacy by adopting one of the RNCM’s pianos.
Named Awards
For annual gifts of £5,000 and above, donors can support a particular student through a named Scholarship or Bursary, which is credited on that student’s CV and in their biography.
Williams-Howard Prize
Support our annual singing competition, which celebrates and promotes the study and performance of art songs by composers of the African diaspora.