The foundation’s mission statement, as archived, focused on helping children from low-income backgrounds follow their musical ambitions with originality and excellence.
It listed four elements:
- Partnerships. Alliances with instrument makers, recording studios, record labels, television, radio and schools that have solid music programmes.
- Awards. Funding of music curricula, with competition winners receiving scholarships, instruments or studio time.
- Fundraising. Celebrity-driven auctions, concerts and dinners.
- Result. Opportunities for children to chase their dreams while the creative spirit of John Entwistle inspires future generations.