James O’Donnell, a pupil of George Heriot’s School, Edinburgh, completed his own Jingle for Joy Christmas Challenge in the run up to Christmas 2018.
Performing and recording 12 brilliant renditions of well-loved Christmas songs, James raised £734 for Music in Hospitals & Care Scotland.
He posted videos of his songs everyday in the 12 days leading up to Christmas and even managed to busk in the weekend before Christmas at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre do the delight of passing shoppers.
Well done and many thanks to James and his family and friends who supported him along the way.
World Alzheimer’s Month: Lifting spirits in Cumbria
Our musician Andy McKay has been visiting wards and care homes across Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, where we have been able to share 29 hours of live music between September 2025 and May 2026. One of the spaces Andy visited is the Ramsey Unit at Furness General Hospital, an assessment unit for patients with organic illnesses such as dementia.
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In 2025/26 we focused on setting the right note for the future. Despite a challenging landscape, we are proud of what we have been able to achieve with your support.
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.