The Mills Williams Foundation
Charity Number: 1129407
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | Data not publicly available |
| Grant Range | £15,000 (Fellowship) - amount varies by scholarship |
| Average Grant | Not disclosed |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Application Process |
| Geographic Focus | United Kingdom, London |
Contact Details
Website: www.millswilliams.co.uk
Email: omeekin@bishopandsewell.co.uk
Phone: 020 7631 4141
Funding Priorities
The Mills Williams Foundation has a highly specialised focus on music education excellence:
- Mills Williams Junior Fellowship - Annual award for the most deserving student at the Royal College of Music for composition, instrumental prowess, conducting, and vocal talent (currently £15,000/year at RNCM)
- Mills Williams Scholarship - Annual award to a student at Purcell School for Young Musicians (need-based, variable duration)
- Rod Williams Memorial Concert - Annual funding for a concert at the Royal College of Music
The foundation was established through the wills of Rodney Peter Williams (d. 1994) and Peter Mills (d. 2006), who wanted to encourage musical excellence, particularly in ancient, baroque and late 19th- and 20th-century English music.
What They Don't Fund
- Organisations outside music education
- General applications (no public application process)
- Institutions other than Royal College of Music and Purcell School
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How to Apply to The Mills Williams Foundation
No public application process. The foundation operates through direct partnerships with the Royal College of Music and Purcell School. Awards are determined by:
- Invitation/nomination only
- Selection managed by the institutions in consultation with foundation trustees
- Mills Williams Scholarship at Purcell School is need-based and awarded to candidates who would not otherwise be able to attend
This is a private foundation with trustee-directed grants to pre-selected institutions.
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