Our impact

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we transform young lives

Our impact

Michael's story

How music-making helped a newcomer to Britain
Michael comes from Eritrea in the Horn of Africa, and was living alone in Liverpool. A music-making project helped him to explore his talent and settle in his new home.

Youth Music’s impact report

Youth Music’s impact in 2011-2012: what difference did we make?
Each year, the hundreds of projects we fund across the country report back to us about how Youth Music's funding has transformed the lives of children and young people they work with.

Bethany's story

How making music helped Bethany find her voice
At three years old, Bethany had difficulties communicating and was seeing a speech therapist. Music helped her learn to express herself.

Ben's story

How discovering a passion for music helped Ben change his old ways
Ben first came into contact with Youth Music as part of a programme for young offenders. He made huge progress in exploring his new-found musical talent while turning his life around.

Rio's story


Rio had a tough childhood, dealing with family issues and gang violence. He's now an aspiring musician, producer and rapper, and credits Youth Music with helping him to change his life.

Mica's story

How Youth Music helped Mica achieve her dreams
Mica has always known that she wanted to be a singer, but she didn't know how to get started. Youth Music helped her to make the most of her talent.

Sophie's story

How Youth Music helps transform young lives
Like many of the young people that attend Youth Music projects, Sophie's life has been far from a dream. Music made a real difference for her.

Music in early years

Helping babies and toddlers develop with music
Youth Music believes in the power of music to help even the very youngest children. Under 5s and their parents and carers loved this Nottingham project.

Christina's story

How a Youth Music project helped Christina play again
At thirteen Christina was in a serious road traffic accident which left her in a coma for weeks. She thought she'd never make music again, until she joined a Youth Music project.

 

How you can help

92% of Youth Music projects assist with the behavioural needs of young people, specifically building respect, confidence and self esteem.

With your support, we can transform many more young lives.

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