The PRS Members’ Fund: supporting you through times when you need help.

We provide support and advice to PRS members and their families, who may be struggling financially, physically or emotionally and are in need of help.

Success stories



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Annual Survey Results

Earlier this year, we asked PRS members what difference support from the Fund had made to their situation in 2021.…

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PRSMF X International Reggae Day 2022

The PRS Members’ Fund is delighted to support British Black Music and partners with their targeted events, which highlight domestic…

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PRS Members’ Fund 2022

At a time when life has become so unpredictable the Fund can provide a safety net for those PRS creators…

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Black History Month 2021 – Wayne Hector

To close this year’s Black History Month our chairman Nicky Graham interviewed award-winning songwriter and our patron Wayne Hector, who…

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Black History Month 2021 – Roger Wright

Our friend and supporter Roger Wright, also a PRS for Music singer-songwriter and actor, celebrated Black History Month with us…

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Black History Month 2021 – Ayisha Rodney

Continuing with this year’s Black History Month theme, beneficiary and composer, Ayisha Rodney told us what she’s most #ProudToBe.

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Black History Month 2021 – Heather Small

To honour this year’s Black History Month theme we asked our patron and M People lead singer Heather Small to…

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PRS Members’ Fund 2021

Annual Report

We’re all aware of just how tough this past year has been, and the severe impact – financially and psychologically…

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PRSMF X Black History Month – Jaelee Small

Here at the Fund we want to honour the enormous contribution that black songwriters and composers have made and continue…

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PRSMF X Black History Month – Mike Lindup

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the enormous contribution that black songwriters and composers have made and continue…

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Our support for classical music

Before the pandemic started to take its toll we interviewed classical composer and violist Sally Beamish, and classical and media…

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PRS Members’ Fund 2020

Annual Report

During the year so far many things have happened, notably the global pandemic which has put a strain on all…

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Ashley Beedle

Songwriter, producer and dj

Ashley Beedle started his career DJing in the early 80s and in the middle of the 90s was among the…

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Eugenie Matthias

Lead singer and songwriter

“The Fund helped me in my darkest time. That’s why I’m here.” Eugenie Matthias, better known as Jennie Bellestar Matthias,…

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PRS Members’ Fund 2019

Annual Report

The PRS Members’ Fund is dedicated to supporting PRS members experiencing difficult times. We do this through the provision of…

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Dan Marshall

Songwriter

Dan shares his experience with spiraling financial situation due to bad physical health, which was affecting his mental health. His…

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Anthony Kavanagh

Singer and songwriter

After a triumphant career slowed down, Anthony found himself drinking, with addictions and was homeless. In desperate need he approached…

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Kirsty Merryn

Folk musician composer

In need of space to re-find her creativity and to take a break from the pressures of everyday life which…

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Jaelee Small

Singer and songwriter

We supported Jaelee with vocal therapy and surgery to repair her vocal chords which had hindered her career development, the…

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Shirley Collins MBE

Folk Singer

After retirement Shirley was in need of dental treatment, which beyond her very limited income and resources. We helped Shirley…

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News






May 16, 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

 This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week focused on anxiety is May 15 to 21. Mental Health Awareness Week gives a chance to increase people’s awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things […]

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May 9, 2023

Looking for time away from home?

Our Respite breaks scheme aims at PRS members who may be struggling financially and in need of space to create or find respite, kindly funded by the Francis W Reckitt Arts Trust. We’re thrilled to announce we’ve […]

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March 15, 2023

Success stories: Jon Hart

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. As part of our Success Stories section, we interviewed our beneficiary Jon Hart, who talks about what does […]

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