A huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Big Give Christmas appeal. We are thrilled to announce that together we have reached a total of £11,318!
The appeal ran from 3 to 10 December and donations up to £3,500 were matched by Big Give to reach our £7,000 target.
The funds raised will help to share more live music with people of all ages in hospital wards, neonatal units, hospices, care homes, day centres and community groups at Christmas and all year round. We’re so pleased to have raised such a fantastic sum.
If you didn’t get chance to donate, you can still help by giving the gift of live music today.
“During a Christmas carol, an older lady began to sing to her husband, who was unconscious. He opened his eyes to look at her, and she continued singing to him with love – and they held a beautifully sustained focus together as the music continued.”
Feedback from our musician Jane Bentley after sharing live music at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary last Christmas
There is still plenty of time to make a donation this festive season that will have a huge impact for people in hospitals and care, their families and the staff who support them. By providing moments of peace, tranquility, joy, clarity and reflection at this special time of year, your support could mean so much to someone going through a difficult time.
Supporter spotlight: Robin and Anne Barr
Robin and Anne have supported Music in Hospitals & Care in Scotland for many years. Robin was awarded Charity Champion in 2019 at the Scottish Power Foundation Awards. We hear from Robin about their connection to the charity.
An unforgettable evening of wine, music and song
Join us on Thursday 24 September at the historic St James Garlickhythe Church in central London for a very special evening of live music. Guests will enjoy wine and canapés from 6:30pm, with music starting at 7:30pm until around 9:20pm.
Celebrating Make Music Day with more interactive Music Jams
Our Music Jam initiative is due to be rolled out to hospitals across the UK after demonstrating for more than a decade the positive impact it has on the mental health and wellbeing of patients in Edinburgh.