Mission & Vision

The Home of Creativity: Mission & Vision

The Conservatoire is a charity and has operated on this site since 1896. Our mission is to promote the study and appreciation of Music and the Arts to the local community. To achieve this, we have recently set ourselves 5 principal aims:

To Improve Arts Access and Inclusion

The Arts are for everyone whatever their background, ability and aspiration. You can explore new art forms, uncover your natural creativity and find new ways to understand and express yourself. Our bursary and funded places programmes support easy access for anyone in the community to discover the Arts at any age.

To Improve Community Wellness

Participating in cultural activities can help reduce isolation, improve social skills and strengthen local identity and pride. The arts can improve your mood, help with emotional connection and help foster understanding and empathy.

To Nurture the Next Generation of Artists & Audiences

Take a deep dive into a chosen art-form and explore the latest in developments in your field. You can complete national and international music exams, simply learn for fun and develop your appreciation for your chosen art-forms. Arts improvers can accelerate their technical skills, develop and update their understanding of theory and practice, evolve their thinking and get support to perform or exhibit in public.

To Cultivate a Vibrant Artistic Neighbourhood

The Arts come alive when they are shared. Join our creative community, come see a show or develop your own innovative ideas into cultural events and public projects. The Conservatoire is a cornerstone of the neighbourhood and every activity we deliver makes the community stronger. Together we can help create a diverse local identity and spark a legacy of ongoing cultural involvement.

To Contribute to Local Arts Planning and Priorities

The Cultural ecosystem in our local Boroughs of Lewisham & Greenwich is flourishing and the Conservatoire plays a part. Work with us to create new local partnerships and develop new collaborative projects and events.