The singer said in a video that he launched the fund after hearing about the poor state of music education in England from one of his former teachers.

The singer paid a visit to Sound Progression in Splott, Cardiff to mark the launch of the Ed Sheeran Foundation | ITV News Wales

Music education in the UK faces significant challenges, with varying needs across regions, schools, and age groups. While the UK music industry contributed a record £7.6 billion to the economy in 2024 (source: UKMusic.

The singer said in a video that he launched the fund after hearing about the poor state of music education in the U.K. from one of his former teachers.

Ed Sheeran, a longtime proponent of music education, has announced the launch of The Ed Sheeran Foundation in support of children’s access to instruments, studio time, and instructors to properly help young artists navigate the music industry.