We are delighted to support The Choir With No Name, one of our latest grant recipients! This amazing Choir runs choirs across the UK, creating joyful, supportive communities for people impacted by homelessness and marginalisation. With six thriving choirs in Birmingham, Liverpool, London, Coventry, Brighton, and Cardiff, we are excited to announce the launch of our newest choir in Sheffield, starting January 2025.
To celebrate this launch and introduce their work to the Sheffield community, they are bringing their Liverpool choir to perform at an event on Wednesday, 16th October, at Sheffield Cathedral. This special event aims to connect with service users from the Archer Project,and introduce their mission to potential supporters and funders in Sheffield. our approach is simple yet powerful. Each of our choirs meets weekly for a warm catch-up over a cup of tea, followed by a heartfelt singing session. After singing together for an hour and a half, we enjoy a hot meal prepared by volunteers. This routine provides more than just music—it offers a safe and welcoming space where members can find friendship, build confidence, and enjoy a sense of belonging.
Their choirs regularly perform at a wide range of venues, from local community festivals and homeless hostels to prestigious stages like the Royal Festival Hall and Brighton Dome. For many of their members, singing together is a stepping stone to addressing other challenges in their lives, such as finding stable housing or employment.
Our grant will directly support their Sheffield choir launch event and help them recruit new members, build connections, and inspire volunteers, setting a solid foundation for the Sheffield choir’s weekly sessions starting in January 2025. They are committed to making this new choir a vibrant part of Sheffield’s community life, bringing the joy of singing to those who need it most.
“Thank you for supporting the Choir with No Name as we extend our reach to Sheffield. With your help, we can create a new space where voices are heard, friendships are formed, and lives are transformed—one song at a time”. If you would like to find out more about the choir visit their wesite The Choir With No Name