Theory of Change
In 2023/24 we revised our Theory of Change with input from from our staff, musicians, trustees, and those who experience our live music.
This version explores how change happens in different settings, understanding that one size doesn’t fit all. It helps us adapt our programmes to have the greatest possible impact in the different contexts we work in – from community, to care home, to ICU. The theory of change shows the ultimate impact we aim to create through how we work and what we do.
View the Theory of Change infographic
Our Theory of Change is underpinned by our vision – that everyone can access and experience the joy of live music, and purpose (why we share live music) – it makes us feel more alive. It makes us human.
How we work
We create meaningful live music experiences.
We are person-centred:
We engage staff, health and care partners, people experiencing our
live music and freelance musicians
We work together…
We build and grow relationships with health and care settings
We raise money and awareness to engage people who love music
We understand and learn…
We seek feedback and review our live music to show the difference it makes
We continue to be inclusive and reflect the communities we work with
What we do
Share live music with people in hospitals and care where it has the greatest impact, including those with:
Dementia
Mental health problems
Serious illness
Greater health inequalities
Outcomes
In our Theory of Change, the outcomes are the meaningful changes we aim to create through our work, each supported by specific ways to measure success.
People…
engage with and access live music
connect with who they are through live music including their memories and cultural identity
are more able to communicate and feel more confident
Live music…
creates connections with others, allowing patients and residents to be seen as people
eases pain and stress, which can support recovery
is embedded in health and care
Musicians…
are supported to develop further creative skills and peer learn
play in spaces that their commercial careers don’t usually allow them to
feel passionate about sharing live music and the impact they make
Impact
The impact we hope to make is that people in hospitals and care enjoy a better quality of live and improved health outcomes.
