One of the most powerful things I see in my work with The Songwriting Charity is what happens when children realise their voices matter. In many of the sessions I lead, young people arrive nervous and unsure of themselves. Some find communication difficult, some have additional needs, and some simply haven’t had many opportunities to express their thoughts and feelings. Songwriting changes that. Music creates a safe space where ideas can grow. A simple lyric can express some

Every journey worth taking comes with its fair share of bumps, pauses, and unexpected turns. Today, our organisation received a message we had hoped would read differently. After applying to the John Lewis Partnership Foundation’s Building Happier Futures Fund, we were kindly informed that—despite a strong proposal and a great deal of hard work—our application was not successful this time. And you know what? That’s okay. Rejections are not dead-ends; they’re reminders that ou

In loving memory of John Holt, a dear friend and collaborator whose kindness and creativity touched so many lives. He first reached out to me in September 2018 to ask if I could help him write a song about dementia — something close to both of our hearts. In February 2019, I travelled to Preston, where we worked side by side on what became The Secret D , pouring our hearts into every lyric and melody. The song was later performed by his dementia choir and became a springboard

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