Mariann Harris runs the Back to Work Programme for The People’s Orchestra(TPO) Charity helping some of the most vulnerable in society find work and feel supported. She explains some of the growing concerns she’s noticed with mental health and young [READ MORE]
The People’s Orchestra(TPO) is far more than a community music group with many strings to its bow. Although music is at its heart, its vital projects span from helping people back into work to reducing loneliness and isolation. In fact, [READ MORE]
A couple missing out on vital benefit payments secured a lifeline of back payments thanks to The People’s Orchestra’s advice centre. Nadia and her partner Yasir turned to the TPO’s Benefits Advice Centre when an application was refused and they [READ MORE]
A dad-of-five confused by tax and Universal Credit has been helped to gain an extra £1.6K a month to support his family. Self-employed barber Shahid Qurbani contacted The People’s Orchestra’s(TPO) Benefits Advice Centre after a letter arrived about his tax. [READ MORE]
The People’s Orchestra (TPO) is far more than just creating music as it is playing an even more vital role in the community during the cost of living crisis. As a support network to improve lives in the Midlands and [READ MORE]
Rashid contacted us as she was struggling with the cost-of-living crises and couldn’t afford to pay her utility bills. Rashid is single, receiving State Pension of £92.00 and Pension Credit of £100.00 a week. She is caring for her daughter [READ MORE]