Making a positive impact…
Last week, we launched our most ambitious fundraising campaign yet with our Big Give Christmas Challenge – and we’re delighted to share that together with match funding and gift aid, we’ve raised a total of £21,978.75!
Every pound raised will help us continue the life-changing work of our inclusive National Orchestra for All (NOFA) programme, going directly towards providing transformative musical opportunities for young people in the UK who face barriers to participation.
Your ongoing support empowers our mission to ensure that all young people, regardless of their background or personal circumstances, can experience the many benefits of playing music with others – from developing their skills in communication and youth leadership, to making lifelong friends.
Sharing her thoughts on the ensemble, 14-year-old cellist, Jess, said: “NOFA is the best place on Earth and makes you feel 100 per cent less alone.”
Read more: Orchestras for All wins Youth Initiative of the Year at the Music Mark Awards 2024 >
National Orchestra for All violinist, Freya, and her orchestra friends perform at CBSO Centre in Birmingham.
Whether you donated to our campaign or shared the news with your network, it’s your ongoing belief in our vital work that keeps us going.
Every note played, every rehearsal shared and every stage performed on is made possible because of you. Together, we’re building a brighter future where high-quality music education isn’t just for the privileged few. Thank you so much for your time and generosity.
We would also like to take a moment to thank our match funders, Big Give, for doubling the impact of your donations, and our dedicated partner, Hakluyt, for teaming up with us this year to support our activity.
Read more: Orchestras for All partners with global advisory firm Hakluyt >
Pictured: National Orchestra for All musicians receive a round of applause after their summer 2024 concert.
Though we’re celebrating this milestone today, our work with NOFA is far from done.
In 2025, we look forward to introducing you to our next cohort of National Orchestra for All, sharing their powerful stories and developing our inclusive practice even further as we bring you another season of exciting repertoire. Watch this space…
Until then, here’s to the merriest of festive seasons, filled with beautiful music – and thank you again for helping us to make a lasting impact!
