nmo continues to enjoy financial support from several sources and wishes to develop and broaden this funding alongside its increasingly ambitious programming.

Its scheme of 'mini-residencies' is a natural progression from the nmo's substantial experience as a leading provider of concert and outreach activity. Mini-residencies can take place in both urban and rural settings, broadening public access to concert performance whilst stimulating interest in instrumental music in nearby primary/preparatory school settings.

These mini-residencies present linked programme elements. They also include at least one 'academy', in which talented local instrumental students work alongside nmo professionals for a full day.

Mini-residencies can be supported by corporate sponsors, major charitable trusts, arts councils, local councils - in partnership or in exclusivity. Further details of this scheme or of other funding opportunities with the nmo are available from nmotrust@aol.com