We’re delighted to have been successful in obtaining funding for the Inspire Project, which follows on from a very well-received pilot project working with The Rock Trust, The Bethany Trust, Stepping Stones and the Stafford Centre. The latest announcement will allow us further to develop this programme, through which we aim to encourage participation and involvement for socially excluded participants, with traditional music and its wider community.

Many people reading this will be aware of our funding issues over the last couple of years, and it’s worth pointing out this is ringfenced project funding. The continuing success of our core activities and events still owes much to the fantastic ongoing support of our members, volunteers, tutors and staff. Without that, we wouldn’t be here!