Music charity welcomes new patron

Lady ELLA WINDSOR has been named patron of Restore The Music (RTM), a charity that aims to help bridge the gap in music provision at underserved state schools in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham.

A jazz singer and songwriter, Windsor has previously been involved with global music and arts education charities, including the Playing for Change Foundation in the USA and The School of the Body in Columbia.

Her appointment coincides with the announcement of £160,000 in grant awards from RTM to the music departments of 10 state schools.

Windsor said it was an “honour” to be chosen as patron for RTM, creating “opportunities for children to thrive through the power of music.”

“Music can do so much to help build confidence, imagination and social skills— all of which are, I believe, essential to learning,” said Windsor.

“On a recent visit to a school served by RTM, I was dazzled by the student performances, Rachmaninoff on piano, jazz saxophone, drums and Spanish guitar. They transported us to another place – far from a school classroom.”

CEO and co-founder of RTM POLLY STEPAN MOORE said she was “delighted” to welcome Windsor.

“As a musician and lifelong music lover, Ella shares our vision that every child deserves access to a music education right through their school years so they can have the best chance to thrive through their lives,” said Moore.