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Drum and Brass has grown fast over the last year and we have had to work hard to ensure this growth is sustainable. First and foremost, we have been working with VAL to develop our policies. We work with vulnerable people and their safety is a top priority. Our Safeguarding policy is therefore updated annually and our members are required to carry up-to-date DBS checks and are required to read our policies carefully. We have also updated our Finance policy to meet the greater levels of funding we now handle and we have a volunteer pack for those lovely people who work with us on our projects. So, safe to continue.... and our projects? Read on:
Free music lessons for all
Author: Davina Vencatasamy Free music for all! This is the cry that comes across at meetings looking at the issues of diversity within music education. It sounds like a great idea, right? Kids who would never normally access one-to-one musical tuition due to the...
‘The moment you realise you never fitted in’… Incivilities
Author: Davina Vencatasamy I went on a walk with my 9-year-old daughter the other day. We had walked from Leicester City Centre (where we live) to Bradgate Park. In lockdown, it has been particularly difficult to get out and go on longer walks, especially in...
5 tips to make your bid writing pay off (whether you get the funding or not!)
Written by Julie Hoggarth Writing a bid for your community project does take time. However, I’m going to argue that it is time well-spent, whether you submit the bid or not. In fact ofttimes I’ve written a bid and realised that I didn’t need any money, just a decent...
“The moment you realise you have never fitted in”……jobs
Written by Davina Vencatasamy I have never got a job when I have been in competition with white people. Ever. “What?” I hear you say. “That’s impossible!”. Well, maybe I did get that job at Thorntons when I was at university and I did get that...
Free music lessons for all
Written by Davina Vencatasamy Free music for all! This is the cry that comes across at meetings looking at the issues of diversity within music education. It sounds like a great idea, right? Kids who would never normally access one-to-one musical tuition due to the...
Why we cannot pay lip service to safeguarding
Safeguarding issues did not ‘go away’ by the exposure of the Saville cases Today, the conversations in music are all about inclusion. For music-making to be inclusive it must be safe and welcoming for all those who would like to be involved. Therefore, this...
Tips on how music practice helps your mental health
Penned by Hari Trivedi. If you’re having to stay at home and self isolate, looking after your mental health can seem more difficult than usual, but it’s just as important as looking after your physical health during this COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some steps to take...
No Bars – Hardback Book – Buy Now
The NO BARS book is now available to buy. A really insightful compilation of poetry, spoken word and rap all created by the prisoners at Leicester HMP
Level 4 Safeguarding Training in the arts – children aged 8-16
Safeguarding Training Fully certified CDP If you or your organisation work with children or vulnerable adults, these courses will give you the confidence to put good safeguarding practice at the heart of your work. This keeps staff and participants safe and makes the...
Brass of the Saff
You can see a full summary of our live stats and more with this official report on our project. We are thrilled to have made such a huge impact! Thank you all for your support. Follow us on Facebook facebook In January 2019 we took delivery of our 60...