Brighter Sound Competitors

Together we can create a world in which people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Where the 1.4 million people who have a learning disability can feel proud of who they are and accepted by society. We want you, your friends and your family to join with us to campaign, raise money and volunteer alongside people with a learning disability - we can't think of a more rewarding way to spend your time... Why volunteer with us? You will change a life but we promise it will change yours as well. We work with volunteers who are as passionate about supporting people with a learning disability as we are and we would love it if you join us. In return we offer the chance to develop new skills and experience, as well as make new friends. https://www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering http://twitter.com/mencap_charity #Mencapvolunteering

We champion, develop and invest in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives. We support activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.

The Royal Academy of Music moves music forward by inspiring successive generations of musicians to connect, collaborate and create. We are the meeting point between the traditions of the past and the talent of the future, seeking out and supporting the musicians today whose music will move the world tomorrow. From pre-school to post-doc, our students come here from more than 50 countries. We challenge them to find their own voice, take risks and push boundaries. Simon Rattle, Felicity Lott, Elton John, Edward Gardner, Evelyn Glennie and Jacob Collier all learnt their craft here. We are excited to discover who’s next. Every student benefits from a stimulating curriculum and an ambitious range of concerts and events. Legendary artists come here not just to perform, but to become mentors, friends and musical partners. A world of music comes to us – and we send music back out into the world. As we embark on our third century, our aim is to shape the future of music by discovering and supporting talent wherever it exists. Music never stands still – and nor will we.