The Josh Davies Foundation
We are absolutely delighted to announce that The Josh Davies Foundation has chosen to support the Rhythm Studio Foundation’s annual scholarship scheme. The Josh Davies Foundation, a recently established charity, aims “to give young people access to life-changing opportunities, embrace challenge and build the resilience and confidence to shape their own futures.”
“We are extremely grateful to have been chosen by this wonderful, local foundation whose ambitions and aims are so closely aligned to our own. This generous support from the Josh Davies Foundation will underpin our annual scholarship scheme, and will have a significant impact on the lives of young, aspiring musician facing barriers to access.”
“Josh loved to play the piano and bring everyone together through music. We are delighted that through supporting the scholarship scheme at The Rhythm Studio, we can help give young people the opportunity to realise their own musical ambitions.”
About The Rhythm Studio Foundation Scholarship Scheme
The Rhythm Studio Foundation Scholarship is an annual means-tested award aimed at talented and passionate 11 to 18 year-old musicians in need of financial support to help reach their full potential. The scholarship comprises weekly lessons on drums, guitar, bass, piano, vocals or music technology. Scholarship students also have the opportunity to play in bands, take part in week-long music “Bootcamps” in the holidays, record and perform live as well as receive mentoring from music industry professionals. The annual RSF Scholarship costs £1,100 and each year, 20-25 scholarships are awarded. Since the scheme’s inception in 2011, almost £250,000 worth of scholarships have been awarded enabling 105 young musicians to a access specialist tuition.
RSF scholarship student Nicole performing on the main stage at Great Exhibition Road Festival.
“The work that The Rhythm Studio Foundation does giving scholarships to underprivileged children is fantastic and gets my vote every time.”
About the Josh Davies Foundation
We are a charitable foundation set up in memory of Josh Davies. Josh tragically died while travelling with friends in 2025 a few days short of his 26th birthday. Josh lived life to the full, relentlessly positive and taking advantage of every opportunity. This applied to all areas of his life - professional, sport, travel, even in the kitchen. He loved a challenge and went about achieving his goals with rigour and discipline. Josh was devoted to his family and friends. He had an extraordinary empathy and sought to deeply understand people, their perspectives and motivations. We aim to combine this discipline, positivity and empathy to guide us as we build his legacy through the foundation. To encourage and nurture young people in possession of determination and perseverance, supporting them to achieve previously unimagined goals. Through carefully selected charity partners, the foundation will develop targeted programmes, bursaries and scholarships designed to help young people build confidence across a range of activities reflecting Josh’s interests and strengths.
These include music, sport, writing and travel, amongst others. In addition to financial support we aim to offer the opportunity to Josh’s family and friends of active engagement through programme participation and mentorship, establishing a framework for long-term development. The foundation is not only a way of remembering Josh, but of building a lasting legacy in his name, one that will continue to create opportunities, inspire young people and positively impact lives for years to come.