MISSION
The Firebird Trust is a pioneering music organisation, committed to artistic excellence, founded on the principle of inspiring and empowering people through a creative involvement in making music.

AIM
To develop Firebird’s position as a leader in the field of collaborative music making, artform development and artistic excellence, through the development and support of creative and dynamic relationships between artists and communities of interest.

OBJECTIVES

Artistic
Design and carry out a wide range of projects and programmes of work

Ensure that the work is musically and inclusive and of the highest possible standard in its context

Ensure personal and professional development of artists

Maximise partnerships with other relevant bodies

Ensure quality control by monitoring and evaluation systems

Governance and Organisational
Maintain appropriate managerial resources

Ensure that the principle of equality of opportunity underpins the work

Financial
Consolidate and broaden the funding for Firebird’s existing work and new initiatives

Ensure value for money

Marketing
Market the work regionally and, where appropriate, nationally; to promote the work widely

Raise awareness and be an advocate for collaborative music-making of exceptional quality in cultural, social and life-long learning policies