This January, members of Music for All’s awards subcommittee had a challenging task ahead. There were 67 applications for the Harris Foundation Schools Progression Award and all were deserving in their own right. Eventually, however, the subcommittee was able to settle on seven. These schools will be awarded much-needed funding to go towards music provision. … Continue reading Harris Foundation Schools Progression Award: Funding Awarded to Seven Schools
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I was struck recently by a sobering set of statistics. Every year, there are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK. This sudden and often fatal condition occurs when the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing it to stop beating effectively. When it occurs at home, at work or in a public place, the … Continue reading Public health and the life-saving potential of new cars
Over the summer, the Harris Foundation for Lifelong Learning announced its support for UK charity Music for All. Since then, there has been plenty of activity. Here are some of the exciting initiatives in progress right now... Harris Foundation Schools Progression Award 2023 The first round of funding for Music for All's new Harris Foundation Schools Progression … Continue reading Students and those living with dementia to benefit from latest Music for All initiatives
This October, the Harris Debate was back in full force. After a hiatus during the pandemic years, professionals gathered once again at RICS headquarters in London for an evening of debate on an ethical topic. Nearly 500 individuals also joined online from around the world. This year's event grappled with an urgent issue: how to … Continue reading Harris Debate 2023: Balancing the needs of the economy and environment
When we make music, we open ourselves up to a host of benefits. These can impact many areas of our lives and can be enjoyed from a young age. With education budgets being squeezed, however, music provision for schoolchildren is under pressure. At this challenging time, the Harris Foundation for Lifelong Learning is delighted to … Continue reading Harris Foundation for Lifelong Learning supports Music for All