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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 […]
February 21, 2023
Success stories: Linda Lamon
The people that we work with inspire us every day. We love to hear from our beneficiaries, it’s our favourite thing! The personal stories of those who have been affected by financial, physical or emotional […]
February 10, 2023
Geoffrey Brand 1926-2023
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our Patron Geoffrey Brand, who died last Sunday, aged 96. Geoffrey was a renowned composer and conductor who has served as a trustee and Patron of […]
February 7, 2023
Brian Willey 1928-2023
It is impossible to be certain, but Brian Willey may well hold the record for attending the most Ivor Novello Awards. Brian, who died on January 16th aged 95, served as vice-chairman of the Songwriters’ […]
December 15, 2022
Christmas Newsletter 2022
A lot has happened during 2022. While we were just recovering from the impact of the Covid pandemic, the advent of the war in Ukraine caught us off guard and the subsequent cost of living […]
December 8, 2022
Crisis? Struggling? We’re here to help.
Our Winter Crisis Scheme 2022-23 As we approach the end of the year the cost of living crisis is having a huge impact on people’s mental health, because of the pressure of rising bills and […]
November 29, 2022
Giving Tuesday 2022
Happy Giving Tuesday to you! Together, today we can do something amazing to support PRS members and their families in time of need. Giving Tuesday is a day when people and organisations from all […]
November 11, 2022
PRS Members’ Day in Belfast
PRS is bringing the PRS community together with its next Members’ Day in Belfast. PRS next Members’ Day will take place in Belfast on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at the Oh Yeah Music Centre. You can expect live music, […]
October 25, 2022
PRS Members’ Day in Manchester
PRS is bringing the PRS community together with its upcoming Members’ Day in Manchester. PRS next Members’ Day will take place in Manchester on Thursday 10 November 2022 at the Science & Industry Museum. You can expect live music, […]
October 11, 2022
Jennie Bellestar becomes our first Ambassador
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR FIRST AMBASSADOR, JENNIE BELLESTAR MATTHIAS. Credit Jo Brent Photography Singer/songwriter and poet Jennie Bellestar Matthias has joined the PRS Members’ Fund as an ambassador for the charity. […]
September 1, 2022
Summer Newsletter
Summer is coming to an end, but the future still looks brighter following a year of uncertainty. We are pleased to share updates with you through our Summer Newsletter. You can read about our latest […]
August 19, 2022
Tales of the unexpected
Those of us of a certain age might remember the TV program Tales of the Unexpected where tarot cards revolved around on the screen at the opening and closing credits, with the theme music for […]