In2Change
In2Change, a non-profit charity in South Yorkshire, is dedicated to steering young people away from criminal activities through innovative programs. In2Change have been awarded a grant to support their Next Gen Sounds initiative which targets disadvantaged youth aged 14-21, offering education and opportunities in music creation. Led by university graduates, trauma-informed practitioners, and those with lived experience, In2Change designs tailored interventions to empower young individuals. Next Gen Sounds will promote informed decision-making, positive relationships, and confidence-building.
The grant will allow In2Change to secure musical equipment, support workshops, training, and showcases, providing pathways into the music industry for aspiring youth while fostering community engagement and fundraising.
In2Change aims to expand its impact by continuing to engage deprived communities through creative initiatives like Next Gen Sounds. Through music, they empower youth to discover their potential and break cycles of disadvantage.
To learn more, visit @in2changecharity and @nextgensoundsshf on Instagram.
Juju Club
Juju Club is dedicated to promoting world music and community empowerment by elevating musical expressions from minority groups and diverse cultures, while supporting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds through music.
Juju Club is responsible for running the Tramlines Fringe Stage on Devonshire Green. The stage is a platform to showcase the talents of emerging artists from minority groups and diverse backgrounds. Through this stage, Juju Club aims to amplify voices that are often underrepresented in the mainstream music scene.
The grant will go towards, fees for performers and supporting organisations, marketing the, marketing the stage, highlighting the individuals and organisations involved and supporting the musicians and promoters involved in the event.
Join the Juju club facebook page to keep up to date and find out more about the fringe stage here.
Paces
Paces is a specialist charity for children and adults with complex neurological, physical and associated cognitive disabilities. The support they offer is underpinned through the ethos of Conductive Education- a person-centred physical approach to learning. Their mission is to support children and adults to achieve the maximum level of personal independence relative to their condition(s), by meeting and exceeding established personal goals.
Paces has received a grant to support its Conductive Education School with Educational Music Therapy for Children with Special Educational Needs. This grant will enable Paces to upskill their staff and provide educational music therapy, offering opportunities for creativity, exploration, motivation through movement, relaxation, confidence-building, and skill development in motor skills and sensory processing for children with special needs.
You can find out more about the work paces do at https://www.pacessheffield.org.uk/