OUR TEAM
Chris Stones
CEO
Chris joined LMF in April 2026 from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, where, as Director of Community and Education, he was responsible for RPO Resound, an outstanding programme of orchestral learning and outreach, and a core part of the orchestra’s artistic output.
Prior to this, Chris had a ten-year tenure at Glyndebourne, where as Head of Tour Development and Head of Learning and Engagement he led the development of Glyndebourne’s diverse and imaginative work beyond the opera stage.
His work there included Glyndebourne Academy, an annual programme of intensive development for young singers who have faced barriers to developing their musical careers.
Chris is passionately dedicated to improving the scope and quality of music education for young people and to musical equity and inclusion. Despite the many challenges facing the sector, he foresees opportunities through the growing recognition of the transformative power of the arts and creativity not just in education but also in the economic potential and wellbeing of young people.
Chris is thus closely aligned to both the mission and the ambitions of LMF to ensure that young people from low income families who demonstrate talent and commitment to music-making have the fullest opportunity to pursue and fulfil their potential.
Senior Programmes Manager
Kate Kelly
Kate studied flute at Trinity College of Music, graduating with First Class Honours and going on to complete a MMus at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She spent a year in Hong Kong as a visiting scholar at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, before returning to Europe and working as a freelance flautist for orchestras such as City of London Sinfonia, English National Ballet and as Principal Flautist of Orquestra de Norte, Porto.
As a creative producer Kate has worked extensively to deliver music events across a wide range of venues with organisations including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Proms, Serious, Early Opera Company and Kings Place. From 2012 Kate took up the role of Programme Director: Festivals at Spitalfields Music, delivering bi-annual contemporary and classical music festivals and a diverse programme of work across East London.
Kate is passionate about enabling access to high quality arts education and supporting emerging young musicians. She has sat on the board of Exaudi, and most recently whilst living in Seattle, USA, served as Vice President of LMCS (Seattle’s oldest music organisation) and on the Board of Trustees for the Kirkland Arts Centre.
In her spare time Kate loves yoga, hiking and camping with her family and lots of travelling
Sophie Mullender
Programmes Manager
Sophie joined the London Music Fund in September 2023. As Programmes Manager, Sophie looks after the Scholarships Programme, Playing Days, LMF’s Youth Forum, and aspects of LMF’s fundraising, communications, and administration.
Alongside her work with LMF, Sophie is a Music Research PhD student at King’s College London. Informed by her own experiences as a jazz drummer, Sophie’s thesis seeks to decode the musical identities of London’s Gen Z jazz musicians in relation to contemporary circumstances, generational values, structural factors, demographics, and other relevant forces.
In addition, she hopes to uncover the potential of musical identities and jazz as resources to help Gen Z and future generations navigate complex notions of self and belonging in today’s world. Sophie is also studying for the Associate of King’s College London (AKC) award.
In August 2025, Sophie was appointed as ABRSM’s Youth Voice Consultant, where she oversees the design and delivery of their Youth Advisory Boards. Previously, Sophie was a member of the Youth Advisory Board’s Young Adults cohort, where she provided monthly feedback about ABRSM’s offer, chaired a music education panel at an ABRSM conference, co-led webinars about the Youth Advisory Board, and delivered a session about her journey in the charity sector.
Beyond her work and PhD, Sophie volunteers for music education organisations across the city as a visiting musician and member of pastoral staff, including for the Music Partnerships Programme of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Development & Communications Officer
Beatrice Reid
Beatrice joined the London Music Fund in November 2025. As a Development and Communications Officer, Beatrice supports aspects of LMF’s fundraising, communications, database management, and administration.
Prior to joining the LMF, Beatrice studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at King’s College London, and then worked in tax for a year at a “Big Four” firm. This role equipped her with a strong foundation which continues to support her work in the non-profit space.
Beatrice’s passion for music was sparked at the age of fifteen, following the passing of her grandfather, an accomplished guitarist and singer. Inspired by his legacy, Beatrice took up the guitar and began songwriting, later expanding her musical practice to include piano and singing, with a particular focus on folk music. She has shared her work locally, including an appearance on Meridian FM, Sussex’s community radio station, where she discussed her songwriting journey.
Alongside her role at LMF, Beatrice continues to pursue her creative interests as a hobby singer-songwriter. In her free time, Beatrice enjoys yoga, crafting, singing, travelling, and caring for her pet hamster. Music remains a longstanding passion in her life, both personally and professionally, and continues to shape her outlook and engagement with the world.