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In the last year Simply Singing CIC has run weekly sessions for various community groups all over the North West, people living with chronic lung conditions, stroke survivors, isolated people, people with mental health conditions and the general public. Our main focus is well being. We have delivered a year of an innovative project called BreathStars, using Singing For Lung Health techniques to improve health outcomes and quality of life for participants, as well as reducing isolation and building community links. We have made a strong partnership with BreathChamps (run by Nurse Heather Henry) during this time. This has enabled us to deliver an expert provision, combining both clinical approach and music leading expertise. All Staff have been trained in Asthma and Lung UK endorsed Singing for Breathing certification enabling the participants to get the maximum benefit from the sessions. We have been able to offer work to music professionals during this year, a songwriting lead, a choir and composition lead, instrumentalists and also a British Sign Language interpreter. We have made new connections with other organisations: Royal Northern College of Music, Walk the Plank and Global Grooves, Growth Hub Company, Stretford Hall, SENSE Charity and more.Some other SSCIC creative wellbeing activities are listed below:Nov 2022Liverpool Museum Performance, Singing for Lung Health 6-week courses delivered within assisted housing centres Trafford, Online training for group leaders – how to make their group more breath aware, Stretford Public Hall Refugee Charity Event performance.Dec 2022Speakman Court Retirement Home Charity Fundraiser Performance (also June 23), Booth Homeless Charity Busking performance, Big Sing Charity fundraiser – all choirs unite at The Bridgewater Hall, Parr Fold Park Salford Community Performance.March/April 2023Dementia Cafe Performance Timperley, Eurovision Liverpool Performance – New Brighton, Music Makers Manchester Young children musical experience workshops, Manchester Marathon SENSE Deaf charity PerformanceJune/July 2023Sale Intergenerational Choir Festival, Hale Barns Carnival, Stroke Association Conference, Manchester Day Festival Performance.August 2023Songwriting project for BreathStars Choir How they have benefited the community:1. Healthier and emotionally resilient communities2. All choirs have almost doubled in numbers over the period of a year3. Creating independent active citizens – increased purpose and responsibility and confidence4. Improve skills – music development, relationships.5. Raising funds and promoting charity aims. Raising awareness in the community6. Providing positive experiences for those more isolated. 7. Taking music to those who can’t easily access it.8. Bringing creative and engaging moments to a wider audience. 9. Encouraging people to travel into their area and engage.10. Increased sense of belongingQuotes from participants:NWSC Charity Lead (member of choir and organiser)‘The choir isn't just for Stockport as we have members from all over Greater Manchester - Bury Oldham, Wythenshawe, Ashton ,Hyde to name a few so people travel to our stroke choir which shows how much they benefit from this fun activity which takes them away from the appointments and rehab following stroke and for the carers it offers respite but some of them choose to join too. Our sessions are such fun but also help with breathing and memory and concentration all effects of stroke and also can improve communication and confidence. All aftereffects of stroke.One member describes 'Choir is the highlight of my week. I hate it if I have to miss it.'Wirral Choir member when asked if she has felt supported by the choir‘Yes – through losing my husband – I felt I could come here and be supported and be around choir friends’Members asked in a focus group:Use one word to describe what has Simply Singing given you – what has been of most value to you?‘Friendship’‘Escapism’ confidence, exercise lungs and memory, company, warmth of a big family, coming to choir is like putting on a warm blanket, like minded people.‘When you wake up its like ‘oo it’s choir day! It’s vital for my wife as her disability prevents her from doing so much. Just coming here gives her a huge boost’BreathStars member'My breathing stops me from exerting myself so I can’t play football or anything really - even stairs are difficult but I know after this session I can go and do the shop at tescos much more easily'Full video of how one BreathStars Asthma sufferer where she explains that she believes her reliance on medication has significantly reduced since joining the choir and practicing the exercises.
Who:Direct, indirect, and wider stakeholders: 1.Participants in all the workshops/singing opportunities2. Partners (BreathChamps)3. Theatres/organisations/Learning and participation managers/committee leaders (Floral Pavilion Theatre, The Bridgewater Hall, North West Stroke Choir committee head, Choral Pavilion Committee members)4. Staff and guest staff/freelancers 5. Families, carers of attendingForm of consultation:Focus groups, evaluations, personal statements, video interview capturing.Action in response to feedback:1. They wanted more rehearsals – we have increased the Stroke Choir rehearsals to weekly. ‘Since going weekly in October it has picked up greatly and we have 6 new members this last year and now averaging about 20ish weekly. Quite a significant improvement’ NWSC charity lead2. They wanted more BIG SINGS – ‘the most wonderful feeling in your heart when we all come together’ - we have more ‘BIG SINGS’ booked.
The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £29,873.There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
20 March 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Louise Johnston
Status: Director