Fairbeats Music

Fairbeats Music (Charity number 1159133) is a UK-based nonprofit organization dedicated to enabling children and families from new minority communities, including young refugees, asylum seekers, and newly arrived migrants, to overcome barriers to participating fully in musical and cultural life. The charity operates primarily in South London, working with community centers and families from diverse backgrounds to foster inclusion, creativity, and wellbeing through music-making.

Mission and Vision

Fairbeats aims to provide relief and respite to children and families facing the challenges of migration and resettlement by offering a welcoming space for musical engagement and cultural expression. The charity envisions a society where newly arrived children and families can participate in the UK's musical and cultural life as fully as they desire, contributing to a more welcoming, tolerant, and integrated community.

Activities and Impact

The organization facilitates musical activities and workshops that promote fairness, creativity, friendship, openness, and wellbeing. It serves as a meeting place and refuge where participants can share experiences, build friendships, and enjoy quality time together through music. Additionally, Fairbeats conducts and publishes research on how music-making and other artistic pursuits can support integrated and supportive communities.

Governance and Team

Fairbeats is led by a team of dedicated professionals including Jennifer Raven (CEO and Co-founder), Catherine Carter (Director of Research and Development), Helen Hendry (Programmes and Operations Director), and Kaia McTernan (Relationship and Partnerships Director), among others. The board of trustees includes individuals with expertise in community health, youth work, education, and wellness. The team emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equity, working to open doors to music, culture, and heritage for marginalized groups.

Support and Funding

The charity's work is supported by various funders and community partnerships. It relies on donations and community support to sustain its programs and outreach activities, with opportunities for individuals and organizations to contribute financially to help bring people together through music.

Fairbeats Music represents a vital effort in the UK to harness the power of music as a tool for social inclusion, cultural connection, and emotional wellbeing among some of the most vulnerable populations in society[1][2][4][5][3].

[1] https://www.fairbeats.co.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5046314 [3] https://www.fairbeats.co.uk/team [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5046314/full-print [5] https://mattfrancismusic.com/pages/100-to-charity