Paul Seed Fund

Useful Links

Music for Good | Find out how your local non-profit can access free live music for your charity event.
Musical Performances by Charitable Ensembles | Funds will support ensembles – such as choirs, bands, and chamber groups – with registered charitable status with performance costs.
Music for Festivals | Available to London-based for-profits, non-profits, and community groups to bring live music to their festivals with an event budget of less than $75,000.
Details about upcoming London Music Office events funded by the Paul Seed Fund
All upcoming London Music Office events
Details about upcoming London Arts Council events, including events supported by the Paul Seed Fund

About The Fund

A donor-advised fund held at London Community Foundation, the Paul Seed Fund focuses on providing support to people in the London arts community. The Fund will boost live music performances in London by creating connections and opportunities for musicians, venues, and audiences coordinated through the London Arts Council and the London Music Office.

The London Arts Council (LAC) is an arts-services non-profit that works with public, private, and community partners to build and sustain awareness of, involvement in, and support for all artistic disciplines. LAC programs build community and encourage public activation in London and the surrounding First Nations.

The London Music Office (LMO), a division of Tourism London, exists to create conditions for the music industry to thrive and grow. The LMO is the connection point between the City of London and the Music Industry. LMO Also serves as the Focal Point for London’s UNESCO City of Music designation.

Latest Update – June 19 2025

Paul Seed Fund First Grants Announced

LONDON, ON: The Paul Seed Fund, held at London Community Foundation, today announced grants totalling more than $235,000 to boost live music performances in London by creating connections and opportunities for musicians, venues, and audiences. The grants will support live music activities coordinated through the London Arts Council and the London Music Office over the next year.

“London’s arts community has seen remarkable growth in recent years, and it’s truly inspiring to witness the creativity and passion that continue to emerge. I’m proud to support a fund that will foster greater participation across diverse artistic disciplines and help local talent flourish.”
Paul Seed, Founder and CEO of London-based StarTech.com, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025.