The Coombs Scholarship was created in 2007 in memory of Future Talent’s first administrator, Lucy Coombs. The award honours her enthusiasm and commitment to the charity’s mission. This special Named Award provides not only an increased financial bursary of £2,000, but also unique solo performance opportunities and the chance to be an ambassador for young musicians.

Past recipients include double bassist Toby (2011), saxophonist Rob (2016), cellist Willard (2019), violinist Teagan (2024). Previous recipients of the Coombs Scholarship have gone on to become professional musicians.

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