Singing by the Sea from 5 to 103

Funded on
30 Apr 2024

Free, joyful sessions to connect the generations in St Annes, reduce loneliness through the power of music and sharing memories, culminating in an uplifting theatre performance of songs and laughter.

£15,398 Raised of £15,396

93 Backers

100%

Costs

Creative Practitioner and Musical Director £3,125
Wellbeing and Support Practitioner £2,500
Videographer £1,700
5 x joint rehearsals £1,500
Theatre hire Get-in Reset £1,250
Admin and Project Management £1,125
Photographer £658
Lyrics printing, materials and props £600
Bose S1 pro Speaker £500
Volunteer Expenses £300
Other + £1,263

Use of dressing room £300

Theatre Staff (£22x2x5) £220

Playlist Backing tracks to rehearse with £200

Theatre Projector £150

Coda Line Array System £150

Sure SM58 microphone, Clip, mic stand £150

Follow Spot operator £50

Mic Cables £43
Target: (inc. fees) £15,395

https://connectcommunitygroups.com

Connect Community Groups CIC is a non-profit community interest company based on the Fylde coast. We offer a high quality music and arts programme, bringing people of all ages and abilities together to be part of a creative and caring community where everyone is welcome and everyone’s voice is valued.

Within our regular choir sessions, workshops and seasonal events we focus on upskilling participants through music and creative activities in a safe, supportive space free from prejudice that offers a sense of belonging, grows members’ confidence and self-esteem, and raises aspirations.

Connect Community Choir, is a really friendly, fully inclusive wellbeing choir formed over seven years ago and based in St Annes. We sing for fun, creative health and happiness and love being in such a life-enhancing choir: making music and making friends! Some of us are living with health conditions including anxiety, chronic pain and dementia and some of us aen't but everyone is warmly welcomed in a relaxing, joyful, caring and supportive environment.

Throughout the year, we partner with Connect More art and peer support group and other local and national organisations, offering unique collaborative opportunities and experiences. For example, Soroptimists International, The Danbro Foundation and Lowther Theatre all supported our last very successful Spacehive project, which we just completed with a beautiful intergenerational performance at the theatre: Singing by The Sea.

Please get in touch if you are interested in coming along to any of our groups or would like to help support the local community by volunteering, sponsoring or assisting with our large community sharing events - we'd love to hear from you.

Please email Phill (Musical and Creative Director) or Jayne (Wellbeing and Development Director) at [email protected] or phone Jayne on 07927 257464.

We look forward to meeting you!

Project Owner: Connect Community Groups CIC The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.