The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust has had a relationship with Britten Pears Arts going back over 20 years. Over that time they have formed a close bond with the Britten Pears Young Artists Programme, one of the crown jewels of our organisation. They have supported the training of a host of young artists at the beginning of their careers, with a particular focus on string quartets. As well as BPA, the Trust supports a range of other organisations in the fields of the arts, music and the environment.