More info about the campaign
The situation
Music specialist jobs have been substantially reduced yet our primary teachers don’t receive training in music delivery which means children have limited exposure to music-making and singing in school. Scotland’s community choir leaders are predominantly freelance individuals without access to affordable, experience-appropriate professional training, resources and advocacy. Our community music leadership is not as diverse as our population, and the support to develop skills isn’t available.
The solution
Our vision is “life-enhancing music making for everyone”, which means providing inclusive, confidence-building participation opportunities for people of all backgrounds, as well as supporting others leading this work. We will deliver sector support programmes designed for existing and emerging community music leaders and non-music specialist primary teachers, which start from where an individual is rather than relying on previous education or formal training, developed alongside participants. The projects that the funds raised during this campaign will support include Junior Choir, Sing For Wellbeing, Love Singing, and Inspiring Artists.
How much are we trying to raise?
We have been offered £10,000 in match funding, so if we can raise £10,000 in donations this week, we’ll receive £20,000 in total, plus any Gift Aid from eligible donors.
Can you help us to spread the word?
We’d be very grateful if you would help us to spread the word about our work, our aims and this campaign to your contacts, friends and family, and ask them to donate a few pounds to help us reach our target – every pound is doubled by Big Give match funding!
We will be posting on Facebook and Instagram at midday, every day throughout the campaign – please help us to reach more people by sharing our posts. We’re very grateful for your help and support!
Who is providing the matched funds?
The match-funding is raised by the Big Give and its funding partners. Full information about how its match-funding model works for Small Charity Week can be found here: biggive.org/small-charity-week