Evidence

What Are the Benefits of Joining a Community Choir? The Evidence on Loneliness, Confidence and Belonging According to the UK government’s latest Community and Engagement Survey, 7% of people aged 16 and over say they feel lonely often or always [READ MORE]

A Case Study Community choirs are often described as inclusive spaces, but many arts organisations still struggle to demonstrate that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions are genuinely present, welcome, and able to belong on equal terms. This [READ MORE]

The Benefits of Joining a Community Choir: What the Evidence Shows About Mental Health, Loneliness and Belonging Joining a community choir is associated with measurable improvements in mood, confidence, social connection and stress, according to both peer-reviewed research and first-party [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]

FS’s story: how a Kickstart placement became a new beginning At The People’s Orchestra, our Positive Futures and Back to Work programmes exist to do more than fill placements — they are designed to restore confidence, routine, and real routes [READ MORE]