When Kynan Eldridge, 31, was killed by his landlord in Mansfield in June 2006, his parents, Peter and Anne Eldridge, were robbed of their only child and their dreams for the future.

To give their future some purpose, they enlisted the help of the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation to set up a trust fund in Kynan’s name, supporting young people with similar musical interests to his own.

Kynan particularly liked drum and bass, but had a general love of music.

The Kynan Eldridge Music Fund provides grants of up to £500 to people — individuals and groups — under 30 who are using music to help them overcome personal challenges and achieve their full potential.

The foundation took away the legal hassle of a trust fund, allowing Peter and Anne to concentrate on raising funds.
Many people have already benefitted from the fund, which gives particular support to individuals and groups based in Mansfield and Hucknall.

Anyone who would like to apply for a grant should visit the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation website at www.nottscf.org.uk or call 01623 620202 for more information.