Thank you

All of the generous grants, donations and fundraising efforts from our amazing supporters and funders make our live music possible. We couldn’t do it without you — thank you for keeping the music playing.

Here are some of the wonderful partners who have supported us with significant grants and funding for our programmes this year:

Partner with us

Hopefully through the stories shared in this report, you have glimpsed the profound impact that live music has on our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. This is why we believe that live music should be part of everyone’s health and social care.

Yet, there are still many barriers that prevent people in health and care spaces from being able to experience live music.

In the community this might look like inaccessible venues, or the financial impact of needing to bring a carer. In health and care environments, it can be due to staff capacity or, often, the cost of organising high ‑quality live music on very limited budgets.

This is why your support makes such a difference. By partnering with us, you can make a real difference to the quality of live for people in health and care.

Each partnership looks different, and we want to work with you to understand how we can make a difference together. To stop people having to live in silence – and to bring calm and joy during a difficult time.

To find out more, and to discuss how we could work together, please contact Emily Honey, Head of Fundraising and Communications: emilyh@mihc.org.uk .

Furness General Hospital, Cumbria

“Many patients are bed bound so the musician visited each bay, which was great for those who couldn’t sit in the day room. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music, many were singing along and one lady danced with a member of staff. It was lovely to see patients with dementia who struggle to communicate verbally singing along and remembering songs from the past.”