🗣️ Britain’s public services are staggering under the weight of hardship as primary schools and primary healthcare divert their resources to the needs of those struggling to afford the essentials Our report shows the impact of hardship on primary schools and primary healthcare🧵

Today Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published a report showing the impact of hardship in key public services. Earlier this year, in work commissioned by Joseph Rowntree Foundation, we found that people living in poverty find it harder to live healthy lives & access health and care services. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Thank you so much to Sandford St Martin - & to William Dalrymple! Most honoured.

Even more details in my book, Sounds of Your life: the history of Independent Radio in the UK. Still available from Amazon.

“Sounds Of Your Life” is the definitive account of the birth, development and expansion of Independent Local Radio (funded by advertising revenue). It’ll also help you learn the meaning of key radio phrases : “Secondary rental”, “meaningful speech” and “incremental licences”.

⌛ CLOSING ON MONDAY ⌛ Join our Board of Trustees and help bring orchestral experiences to communities across England. We're seeking dynamic individuals who believe in the power of culture. Apply today ⬇️ orchestraslive.org.uk/opportunities/… #trusteejobs #artsjobs #charityjobs

This book is brilliant, not only about Independent Radio, but also the same name as one of Radio 210’s best taglines, led by Tony Stoller and then onwards by Tony Grundy with Terry Mann as Programme Controller.

On Monday, we were fortunate enough to have @CanonOakley open proceedings at #sandford2024 Awards Ceremony Southwark Cathedral with an eloquent address honouring the content-makers celebrated at the awards - read his welcome here: sandfordawards.org.uk/shared-languag…

Great and so well-deserved recognition for emerging conductor and Orchestras Live trustee Helen Harrison, for whom Every Night is Music Night

We love being a partner Orchestras Live - thank you!

Discover how we’ve made a difference in communities across England, increasing access to live orchestral experiences 🎺 Our 2023/24 Impact Review shows highlights and achievements from the past year ⬇️ orchestraslive.org.uk/our-impact-202…

Referencing Jennie Lee’s seminal1965 white paper on the arts: ‘In any civilised community the arts … must occupy a central place. Their enjoyment should not be regarded as something remote from every day life.’ ⁦Lisa Nandy MP⁩ gets why culture matters! theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We're delighted to be a supporter of musicmakerscharteruk High quality #musiceducation should be available to all children and young people regardless of background or life experience Music for All

💡 With comprehensive data and a selection of case studies, our second Orchestras in Healthcare report deepens understanding of the scope and depth of this work. Read it here⬇️ orchestraslive.org.uk/news/orchestra… #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Great learning & participation role available with our partner Britten Sinfonia Deadline: 31 July #musicjobs #artsjobs #charityjobs

#CultureMakes for social impact! 💥 Our New Connections project is building confidence, enhancing skills, and equipping the next generation of music leaders in Leeds ⤵️ 📽️youtu.be/wKrrIysXESk?si… Leeds Conservatoire Manchester Camerata Cultural Philanthropy Foundation