MYCOOL Music Foundation

The MYCOOL Music Foundation is a United Kingdom-based nonprofit charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing through music, particularly focusing on singing and songwriting. Registered under charity number 1191740, it operates primarily across the southeast of England.

History and Background

The foundation was established in 2017 as a natural extension of the charitable activities initiated by the MyCool Singers Community Choir, which was founded in January 2014 by Musical Director Mike King. The choir gained a reputation in London for its community engagement and the ethos of "Giving Through Singing," through which it raised substantial funds for various charities both domestically and internationally. Building on this success, the MYCOOL Music Foundation was created to formalize and expand the scope of musical therapeutic and wellbeing initiatives for individuals and communities facing disadvantage and hardship[1].

Mission and Objectives

MYCOOL Music Foundation's core mission is to harness the therapeutic power of music and singing to provide relief to those in need. The charity specifically aims to benefit individuals affected by factors such as age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other forms of disadvantage. The foundation delivers projects including grants and songwriting workshops designed to improve the health and wellbeing of participants through collective and individual engagement with music[1][2][3].

Activities and Impact

Operating across the southeast region of England, the foundation supports public benefit by offering music-based programs that contribute positively to the mental health and social cohesion of communities. These projects are tailored to offer musical engagement as a form of therapy and social relief for vulnerable groups, including youth and the elderly, as well as those experiencing disability or financial difficulty[2][3].

Leadership

The foundation’s leadership is spearheaded by its founder and Musical Director Mike King, an experienced music professional with over two decades in the industry. King's background includes vocal coaching on television shows like The Voice UK, conducting large-scale choirs, lecturing at Goldsmiths University of London, and collaborating with prominent artists. His long-standing commitment to community music projects and fundraising through singing directly inspired the creation of the foundation[4].

Governance

MYCOOL Music Foundation is governed by a board of dedicated trustees with proven success in their respective fields who ensure the organisation meets its charitable objectives and operates within regulatory frameworks.

The MYCOOL Music Foundation exemplifies the use of music as a vehicle for social good, focusing on healing and empowerment through accessible musical activities and community participation.

[1] https://www.mycoolmusicfoundation.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5158411 [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5158411/full-print [4] https://www.mycoolmusicfoundation.org/trustees [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/CE023964