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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£69.7K
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Spending
£57.3K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from purpose 1 - To raise the standard of arts practice and performance - include shared learning and development opportunities in a a safe and supportive environment; improved singing and musicianship skills, a high standard of music education from professional musicians, facilitators, teachers, conductors; the
development of life skills in participants; an opportunity to develop social networks and connect with like-minded people; the improvement in physical and mental health and an opportunity to reduce stress and take time away from the pressures of everyday life; the development of transferable skills in participants; ambition, determination and positive life aspirations; opportunities to avail of accredited training and development; volunteering opportunities in arts administration, facilitation, event management The direct benefits which flow from purpose 2 - Creating opportunities for learning, performance and personal development in the arts for young people and adults - include the provision of the high quality arts learning and performance experiences; access to musical tuition, masterclasses and workshops from professional musicians; connections with groups, venues and institutions in the UK and Ireland and internationally; the opportunity to experience a wide range of musical styles and periods in our programming; the removal of obstacles - financial, social, cultural, religious or skills-based - for all beneficiaries; the opportunity to perform in high profile civic settings as well as venues which are not traditionally associated with performance The direct benefits which flow from purpose 3 - To advance community development through arts engagement projects - include the opportunity for individuals to build connections and networks outside their own communities; beneficiaries positively engaging with wider community development initiatives; improved self-image and community pride; new initiatives led by beneficiaries within communities; challenging of preconceptions, prejudices or stereotypes; music projects taking place outside traditional civic venues These benefits will be demonstrated through Purpose 1: Increased quantity of learning & performance opportunities and increased quality in community arts output; diversity in performances; audience numbers and feedback; the esteem in which our work is held & feedback from audiences, press etc, familiarity with our brand and activities in a short time since our inception; beneficiaries who have not gone the traditional music route through childhood; audiences attending performances for the first time in their lives, now feel that it is something relevant to them that they can enjoy; delivery of projects on budget and within agreed timelines Purpose 2: Surveys; liaison with our network of community workers; monitoring volunteering opportunities created and keeping connections to those who move beyond our activities; Evidence of increased arts provision; engagement on our social media channels; Purpose 3: New initiatives in project areas; increased membership and interest in our activities There is no harm arising from any of the purposes of our organisation. We have a number of robust procedures and policies in place (including Child Protection and Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Conflict of Interest policies), to mitigate against any harm which might arise in the future. Beneficiaries are individual members of the ladies and children's choirs and the orchestra (aged 8 upwards), those who take part in our outreach workshops and projects, the general public as audiences who attend our public performances or view our work online. Our members may benefit from exposure to a wider audience and a positive development of their skills and expertise through performance but this is incidental to the achievement of our purposes. Similarly, our volunteers and trustees may, in the course of their involvement with us, gain benefits including training and development opportunities leading to the acquisition of transferable skills which could be used in settings unconnected to our activities. Any such opportunities are necessary to ensure good governance and management and wholly incidental.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Established in 2013 as part of the UK City of Culture year, Allegri is a community-based arts & culture initiative. We have ladies & children’s choirs & in 2019 established the North West region’s first & only community symphony orchestra, Orchestra NorthWest. The Every Voice Fringe Festival founded in 2018 has become an annual community choir
festival with around 70 events involving local, national & international choirs. Our work celebrates the transformative power of singing & performing together. Committed to raising the standard of arts practice in our city & beyond, we offer a wide range of prestigious performance opportunities in civic venues as well as projects in communities outside urban areas, promoting access & widening participation. We aim to inspire audiences with a diverse programme & put great emphasis on participant enjoyment in a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere. In addition to rehearsals, we offer workshops & outreach projects to a wide range of local people. We run cross-community & -cultural projects with music, drama, poetry, dance, yoga & mindfulness & have worked with women’s groups, schools & charities including Foyle Down Syndrome Trust & DEEDS. We commissioned a suite of choral works based on original poetry by local poet Micheal McCann & set to music by American composer, Dr Shane Lynch- ‘Every Voice’(an anthem for our community singing festival), ‘Beauty’s In Your Singing’ (for young people on the subject of positive mental health & suicide prevention) & ‘A Cheerful Place’ (celebrating the women of our city’s shirt-making tradition). Since inception in June 2019, the orchestra has performed three sell out concerts & generated much publicity province-wide. We have also developed a working relationship with the Ulster Orchestra & future collaborations are planned. We administer the North-West Choir Forum, an open social media networking group & our professional video projects have been viewed by over 100k people online.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
