Survey Insight

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]

Everyone deserves to feel they belong. At The People’s Orchestra, our music groups offer more than just a place to sing or play — they offer a place to be welcomed, to be valued, and to be part of something [READ MORE]