Transform a Child's Life through Music

Nucleo is the only organisation of its kind in England – free, immersive, and comprehensive, focused on changing lives and building community through music.

Founded in North Kensington in 2013, our ensemble-based after-school music programme now works with over 450 students aged 0 to 20, six days a week.

At Nucleo, students are not just developing musical ability; they are also practising life skills and building connections and friendships. Our methods foster self-sufficiency, independence, and confidence, helping students tackle challenges at school and home, as reflected in their feedback and that of their carers.

Thanks to your generous support, Nucleo currently has over 450 students taking their first musical steps or learning one or more of 17 orchestral instruments to a high standard. In the 2022-23 year, 85% of those who took ABRSM exams achieved merit or distinction. We also have a solid track record in helping the most able young musicians reach elite levels: five students were accepted into the Royal College of Music Junior Department in September 2023, the most recent of several intakes.

Your support benefits children in disadvantaged communities: over 85% of our families live in the poorest 50% of neighbourhoods nationally, according to the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index. Music education mitigates the negative impacts of poverty, enhancing language acquisition, executive function, teamwork, empathy, emotional regulation, and self-confidence.

Every act of kindness is an investment that changes the lives of Nucleo’s young musicians and their community. We sincerely thank you for making this vision a reality.

Links:

• Our website
• Our Impact