With your support, we can make a difference in the lives of children and young people in a variety of very challenging circumstances, through high quality music and arts based projects and experiences

We have received kind donations from those who wished to leave a contribution. We take great care in how and where we dedicate this generous support, based on the wishes of those who choose to support us.

Please contact our team if you would like to find out more.

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Remembering AJ

In 2018, we were very grateful to receive a donation from the Student Executive at New College, Pontefract in memory of a student there, AJ:

The student body at New College had organised a concert in memory of AJ and as a result, raised £507.26 for Yorkshire Youth and Music. Our Director, Gail Dudson, went along to the concert, and then visited New College to collect the donation cheque, and to meet AJ’s family.

We’re very grateful to students at New College for their thoughtful way of remembering their friend AJ

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Elizabeth Anne

In 2023, we were honoured to receive a donation in memory of Elizabeth Anne – known to many as Liz – a gifted and much-loved musician.

Following her passing, Liz’s family chose to support Yorkshire Youth and Music as a tribute to her lifelong love of music and her generosity of spirit. Donations from family and friends have raised over £1,000, contributing to the development of our new Safe Space Studio – a music-making space co-designed with young people who experience mental health challenges.

The studio is part of our Music of Tomorrow project, offering supervised, open-access sessions for young musicians, many of whom are not currently in education or work. The space – and the support of Liz’s family – is helping a new generation of young people find confidence, connection and creativity through music.

We are deeply grateful to Liz’s family and friends for their kindness and support in her memory.