Continuo Foundation launches new round of grants for period instrument ensembles

The Continuo Foundation is inviting period instrument ensembles to apply for a grant to help mitigate the financial uncertainty brought about by Covid-19. 

£100,000 in total is available for projects scheduled from October 2021 to March 2022, though this will be increased by any additional donations received before 1 September 2021. 

Established in October 2020 by Tina Vadaneaux, Continuo Foundation is an entrepreneurial charity initiative which has raised over £250,000 to date.

Spiritato, an ensemble selected in the first round, said of their grant: 'Funding from Continuo early on in our project has made such a difference to the success of our grant applications to other organisations. We are incredibly grateful to the foundation for being the catalyst for what is going to be a landmark project.'

Founder Tina Vadaneaux said: 'We aim to transform the UK’s classical music landscape by supporting live concerts and other events across the country, engaging new audiences and helping to develop a UK touring network that will allow ensembles to become more financially sustainable. This virtuous circle will also create opportunities for the next generation of artists.'

Grants from Continuo are open to professional UK-based period-instrument ensembles. Applications open today with a submission deadline of 9 August 2021. Grant decisions are expected by 21 September. Full details on how to apply are available here.