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ICYMI: How does music play a role in building self-confidence and fostering collective creativity when moving schools? 💭 In this blog, our Regional Producer, Sooree Pillay, shares more on how our Horizons project supports the primary to secondary transition in #MusicEducation. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/e5BJ32QZ

Danny Kean story here, nearly 40 years of free music for all, read below and support if you can: On the road for almost 40 years, the same pickup truck with a piano in the back shared freely with everyone. After 20 years as a fee based performance vehicle, for the last 18 years the Traveling Piano has been operating with no fees, tips or commercial affiliation... no hook and with nothing but with pure Musical Fun, Friendship and Respect through Empowerment and Inspiration. Piano Man Danny Kean with his first pup Bo-ner in spirit and now Traveling Piano pup Mo, they have been focused on community outreach and especially for those struggling in life. Over 100,000 people have been on the piano seat and all through one-on-one individual musical interactions. Having originated in Philadelphia, PA the Traveling Piano has established itself now as a Downtown Las Vegas for the last eight years. Travels have happened throughout the entire Northern Hemisphere of America. The journey has been blogged daily since 2006 on the Traveling Piano's website www.travelingpiano.com The Traveling Piano operates in the most simple way possible without financial reserves, obligations, expectations, salaries or self-serving agenda for attention. 100% of all contribution is put into the truck, work and equipment. Online fundraisers happen only when the situation becomes dire for truck and equipment needs. The act of not accepting contribution in person with the Traveling Piano experience keeps the agenda pure. It creates trust and opportunity for healing in vulnerable environments where communities are severely hurting from tragedy. Giving freely without an exchange leads to intimate and personal interactions of trust and is a huge aspect of why the Traveling Piano's work has been successful. Currently the Traveling Piano truck is in a dire situation. Funding is necessary in order to continue operation. Specifically, a new carburetor and brakes are needed and for the sake of present-ability, serious cosmetic work as in a paint job, new front window and a replacement dashboard to get the speedometer and emergency lights working. The heat is destroying the piano and its sound system and a backup keyboard and speaker is necessary. Over the years people have suggested a new vehicle. This will not work considering the Traveling Pianos unique life and deep emotional and personal history. Cleaning it up and restoring its parts is the only way to go. The world needs the Traveling Piano's mission of truth in spirit. It is a safe space with positive energy and love and lets not forget the fun for all who come in contact with it. We all need fun now especially, eh? Will you help keep it alive? Please contribute... again and again. Just once is great too! And please share this contribution link on your social media and in groups. Spotfund: https://lnkd.in/e54Ra5hk Website: https://lnkd.in/ecXeC6Ji Venmo: Dan Kean @travelingpiano

Check out this article about an incredible organization and how families support their loved ones at Ability Beyond.

It strikes me that it shouldn't take four months to complete due diligence for payments relating to a chamber orchestra based in London. If we're supposed to operate a risk-based approach, you'd have to wonder how long a human rights charity would wait for its due diligence to be considered up to par. If possible, all of these organisations should have back up bank accounts to prevent this sort of harm— but that's bloody hard because so many banks won't allow charities to onboard at all. I reckon a return to the basics of 'think like a criminal' would help us a lot in formulating true risk-based approaches. #financialcrime #antimoneylaundering #derisking #aml #fincrime https://lnkd.in/eS6EsShV

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Funding Opportunity 📢 Are you passionate about music and looking for funding to support innovative projects for young people? The Youth Music Trailblazer Fund might be just what you need!   This fund offers grants ranging from £2,000 to £30,000 to organisations in England that aim to help children and young people (aged 25 or under) make, learn, and earn in music.   Projects must align with one of the following themes: - Early Years: Initiatives targeting young children. - Disabled, d/Deaf, and Neurodivergent Young People: Projects that are inclusive and accessible. - Youth Justice System: Programmes aimed at young people within the justice system. - Young People Facing Barriers: Initiatives supporting those who face significant challenges. - Young Adults: Projects for young adults transitioning into the music industry. Organisations and the Workforce: Efforts to improve the music sector’s inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Application Deadlines: The fund operates in rounds, with the next deadlines being: Round 8: Deadline on 22 November 2024, with notifications by 31 March 2025, for projects starting between April and June 2025. Click on the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/ewE4dbc7 #BHPfundingfriday #whyBHP #charity #notforprofit Laura Masheder - Audit Partner and Head of Not-for-Profit Lesley Kendrew Nicola Adams Neil Baldwin FCCA DChA

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🔊 Our final episode of High Net Purpose of 2023 is LIVE 🔊 David Goldberg from Founders Pledge gives insight into effective philanthropy.