In memory of Trevor Austin: supporting the Rosehill Mission nursing school in India

Trevor Austin, founder of Rosehill Instruments, died peacefully aged 94 on 24 June 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Trevor was a lifelong musician, playing euphonium in the Royal Horse Guards at Her Majesty’s coronation and serving as a dedicated Salvation Army bandsman.

His enthusiasm created many opportunities for aspiring musicians. He founded Beaconsfield Brass and conducted it for 50 years, and established the British Association of Christian Brass Bands, as well as the first brass band summer school.

Trevor devoted his later years to charitable work, establishing the Rosehill Mission to support an orphanage and a teaching hospital in India.

In accordance with Trevor’s wishes, donations received in his memory will primarily support the development of a nursing school linked to the hospital - a cause close to his heart. The school is intended to train 40 students each year over a three-year programme. In its early phase, the project plans to construct a classroom and dormitory for students, along with an office and staff room for teachers and administrative staff.

However, the cost of building and equipping the nursing school is considerable, and the outcome will depend on the level of funding raised. If it becomes clear that the funds are not sufficient to complete this project, donations may instead be directed to support the general school run by Sharon Ministries, which provides vital education to Dalit (‘untouchable’) and other extremely poor children, or to other areas of Dr Sam’s work.

Your generosity will make a meaningful difference — whether by helping to train future nurses and healthcare workers, or by offering educational opportunities to children who would otherwise have none. By giving, you will help carry forward Trevor’s remarkable legacy of compassion, service, and support for others.

If you would like to honour his memory, please consider making a donation to this life-changing work.