We have been raising money for different charities over the years. Each charity we help raise money for has a special connection with someone in the orchestra which makes each concert that extra bit special and meaningful. If you would like the Charity Symphony Orchestra to raise money for a personal cause, please get in contact and we will see if we can help.
The Rose Road Association (January 2019) £355
The Rose Road Association is full of people working passionately to achieve our vision - a world where disability is not a barrier. We have been doing this since 1952 across Hampshire and surrounding areas, working with children and adults with complex and multiple disabilities and health needs and their families. We become a much needed extended family for many people and we do it with fun and professionalism.
Leukaemia Busters (October 2018) £750
Leukaemia Busters’ Mission is to fund research focused on discovering and developing novel antibody-based treatments for patients with leukaemia and other related blood cancers. Our vision is a world in which leukaemia is safely, quickly and completely cured in every patient.
Central London Samaritans (July 2018) £411.93
The Gout Society UK (January 2018) £276.76
People with gout have been caricatured and laughed at throughout the centuries – but for people living with the condition, it is anything but funny. Gout is in fact one of the most common forms of arthritis. If you have ever had a gout attack, you may never have experienced pain quite like it. You are not alone, gout currently affects approximately 1 in 40 people in the UK. If you think you have gout, it is important you seek help from a medical professional as soon as possible – not only to get the right treatment but also to rule out links with any other possible health conditions.
Families of Ocean Ward (Southampton General Hospital) £500
Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support to families making use of the facilities on Ocean Ward.
Our aim is to help bridge the gap between home and hospital by putting families in touch with others whose child has a similar condition and experiences similar problems and issues. This is especially important as the paediatric cardiac unit in Southampton treats children not only in the local area but also heart children as far down as Devon, Cornwall, across to West Sussex and Wiltshire.
Our aim is to help bridge the gap between home and hospital by putting families in touch with others whose child has a similar condition and experiences similar problems and issues. This is especially important as the paediatric cardiac unit in Southampton treats children not only in the local area but also heart children as far down as Devon, Cornwall, across to West Sussex and Wiltshire.
Wandsworth & Westminster MIND (July 2017) £600
At Wandsworth & Westminster Mind we want everyone to have better mental health and wellbeing, to realise their ambitions and make the most of their lives, their relationships and their communities.
Orchestral Allegro Moderato - Italy (June 2017) €1000
AllegroModerato is a symphonic orchestra of fifty elements composed by musicians with psychic, mental and physical discomfort and by professional musicians. The Orchestra is the point of arrival of students' engagement in individual and group courses, and the achievements they obtain are important. Playing together, in fact, students with difficulty can realize the satisfaction of practicing the musical knowledge acquired in Orchestral Instrument and Chamber Music classes, and participating in the shared result, experiencing forms of cooperation, attention, reciprocity, responsibly and appreciated. A success, even in terms of self-mastery and communicative results, which is often surprising to those who listen and go beyond expectations.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (October 2016) £3,900
Through your support, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance brings an advanced critical care team to people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight when they need it most. Available both day and night, 365 days a year, the Air Ambulance critical care team is called out many times a day to attend to road traffic collisions, sporting accidents, collapses and many other incidents. Highly skilled crews of Doctors, Paramedics and Pilots can be at the scene of an incident within minutes, ready to deliver the same level of care that you would expect from a hospital emergency department.
Thrive (July 2016) - £536
Thrive is the leading charity in the UK using gardening to change the lives of disabled people. We help people who want to garden at home, on an allotment, in a community setting or who may to access our own structured horticultural therapy programmes, currently available at Beech Hill (Reading), Battersea (London), Kings Heath (Birmingham) and Saltwell Park (Gateshead).
Christ Church Freemantle (January 2016) £470
New Year Bonanza 8! Christ Church, standing at the heart of Freemantle for more than 140 years, is a member of the Church of England. It offers a place of worship, support and friendship not only to the Christian community of the parish but to all who need that help. The Church offers a warm and friendly welcome to all.
Honeypot (November 2015) - £110
Since 1996 Honeypot has been working to enhance the lives of young carers and vulnerable children aged 5 – 12 years old. We are the only charity in the UK to provide respite breaks and on-going outreach support throughout a child’s formative years. Honeypot gives young carers a break from demanding and stressful responsibilities at home and provides a safe, nurturing environment where children at risk can develop their full potential.
Orchestra Allegro Moderato, Milan (May 2015)
The Orchestra Allegro Moderato consist of fifty musicians who have physical or learning disabilities. Our tour to Milan culminated into a sold out concert featuring both orchestras.
Christ Church Freemantle (January 2015) £316.10
New Year Bonanza 7! Christ Church, standing at the heart of Freemantle for more than 140 years, is a member of the Church of England. It offers a place of worship, support and friendship not only to the Christian community of the parish but to all who need that help. The Church offers a warm and friendly welcome to all.
Winchester Samaritans (November 2014) £1000.00
We are constantly seeking ways to engage with and support those at risk of ending their lives or those affected by it. One of the ways that we do this is through the Outreach Team. As we have only a finite number of volunteers, we try to focus on working closer with specific higher risk groups, for example, men in mid-life, from disadvantaged backgrounds. The aim being to try and make them aware of the Samaritans service and how to access the emotional support we offer in the hope that it might make a difference if they are unfortunate enough to need it one day.
This year the Outreach team have worked with British Rail on an awareness programme for staff and the public. Locally at Winchester Railway Station we have put up posters, directions to the branch and on occasions had a physical presence.
This year the Outreach team have worked with British Rail on an awareness programme for staff and the public. Locally at Winchester Railway Station we have put up posters, directions to the branch and on occasions had a physical presence.
ColourHouse Children's Theatre (July 2014) awaiting figure
Christ Church Freemantle (January 2014) £301.77
New Year Bonanza 6! Christ Church, standing at the heart of Freemantle for more than 140 years, is a member of the Church of England. It offers a place of worship, support and friendship not only to the Christian community of the parish but to all who need that help. The Church offers a warm and friendly welcome to all.
Southampton sands (november 2013) £234.65
Southampton Sands (Stillbirth and Neo-Natal Death Charity) meets once a month - always the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Support is also available online or by email and occasionally by telephone. We hope to bring together people who have suffered the tragedy of the death of their child to share information, help and support each other. Please feel free to make comments; your suggestions and input are encouraged. We want this site to help you, to be what you need. Sands supports parents and families through the experience of losing a baby. We are part of a national charity (registration 299679). Sands head office is in London and there are local groups all over the country who are able to offer a variety of services to families who need support.
Southampton Sands covers Southampton, Winchester, New Forest & Eastleigh. We work closely with Princess Anne & Winchester hospitals.
Southampton Sands covers Southampton, Winchester, New Forest & Eastleigh. We work closely with Princess Anne & Winchester hospitals.
Living Water Africa (November 2013) £234.65
Living Water Africa was launched on the 23rd January 2010 in Salisbury Cathedral, at the memorial service for Samantha Verschueren. After witnessing water poverty first hand during a trip to Mombasa, Kenya in 2008, Samantha shared with her family a deep concern for this appalling problem. Living Water Africa was then set up in her loving memory, following her passing on 22nd August 2009. We believe in Straight Through Giving. This means that 100% of the money we receive for the charity goes straight through to projects – none of it goes to meeting administration costs or overheads. These other costs are met by special friends of the charity who specifically want to help us in that area. We know we cannot solve the global problem of Water Poverty – it is too big. However we can and will solve the problem for each community we work with. And we know that will make a huge difference to those communities.
We believe in the crucial need for collaboration, sharing of knowledge and experience, and pooling of resources in order to tackle the global problem of Water Poverty.
We believe in the crucial need for collaboration, sharing of knowledge and experience, and pooling of resources in order to tackle the global problem of Water Poverty.
ColourHouse Children's Theatre (August 2013) £500
The Colour House opened as a theatre in the summer of 1995, It stands in the heart of the delightful riverside setting of Merton Abbey Mills and is a grade II listed detached property. The building has a history of over 500 years which included being used for the colouring of fabrics for the Arthur Liberty works that were here in the early 1900's.
Today the venue is open for a wonderful variety of theatre shows, events, music gigs and comedy. Since opening it's become very established for its Children's Theatre which gained charitable status 5 years ago and has now produced and staged over 85 original musical adaptions of famous fairy tales entertaining over 100,000 kids along the way!
For the past 15 years its run a weekly Blues Club and has regular monthly Chamber concerts, this mixed up with touring shows, exhibitions and events makes it for a busy and vibrant place to be.
Today the venue is open for a wonderful variety of theatre shows, events, music gigs and comedy. Since opening it's become very established for its Children's Theatre which gained charitable status 5 years ago and has now produced and staged over 85 original musical adaptions of famous fairy tales entertaining over 100,000 kids along the way!
For the past 15 years its run a weekly Blues Club and has regular monthly Chamber concerts, this mixed up with touring shows, exhibitions and events makes it for a busy and vibrant place to be.
Christian Aid (May 2013) £1,197.50
Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. Christian Aid works with the some of the poorest communities around the world enabling them to help themselves out of poverty. It works through local partner organisations helping to eradicate the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality.
MALARIA KILLS one child in Africa every 45 seconds. What is even more shocking is that this cruel disease is entirely preventable. With your help, through this concert, we would like to take on the challenge to raise £500 by 1 July 2013 to fund the work of one malaria control volunteer. The volunteer would be working with communities in Kenema in eastern Sierra Leone giving essential health education on the treatment and prevention of this killer disease.
MALARIA KILLS one child in Africa every 45 seconds. What is even more shocking is that this cruel disease is entirely preventable. With your help, through this concert, we would like to take on the challenge to raise £500 by 1 July 2013 to fund the work of one malaria control volunteer. The volunteer would be working with communities in Kenema in eastern Sierra Leone giving essential health education on the treatment and prevention of this killer disease.
Christ Church Freemantle (January 2013) donation: £344.75
New Year Bonanza 5! Christ Church, standing at the heart of Freemantle for more than 140 years, is a member of the Church of England. It offers a place of worship, support and friendship not only to the Christian community of the parish but to all who need that help. The Church offers a warm and friendly welcome to all.
Age Concern Southampton (November 2012) £661.03
Age Concern Southampton is a small local charity providing support and services to all older people, and those who care for them, living in the City of Southampton. We promote positive ageing, healthier lifestyles and encourage independent living. We have a small team of staff but we are able to make a huge difference to people's lives through our dedicated team of over 100 volunteers.
Cerebra (July 2012) donation: £141.81
Founded in 2001, Cerebra is a unique national charity that strives to improve the lives of children with brain-related neurological conditions, through research, education and direct, ongoing support.
We aim to help all children up to 16yrs with neurodevelopment disorders and conditions, their parents, carers and professional practitioners.
Founded in 2001, Cerebra is a unique national charity that strives to improve the lives of children with brain-related neurological conditions, through research, education and direct, ongoing support.
We aim to help all children up to 16yrs with neurodevelopment disorders and conditions, their parents, carers and professional practitioners.
Christ Church Freemantle (January 2012) £516.27
Christ Church, standing at the heart of Freemantle for more than 140 years, is a member of the Church of England. It offers a place of worship, support and friendship not only to the Christian community of the parish but to all who need that help. The Church offers a warm and friendly welcome to all.
Naomi House (November 2011) donation: £280.41
Naomi House provides care and support to life-limited children, young people and their families living in Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, and parts of West Sussex and Surrey. Naomi House has been providing one-to-one care and support since 1997 and has supported over 560 life-limited children and their families with respite and emergency care, bereavement care, sibling support and play therapy.
Naomi House provides care and support to life-limited children, young people and their families living in Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, and parts of West Sussex and Surrey. Naomi House has been providing one-to-one care and support since 1997 and has supported over 560 life-limited children and their families with respite and emergency care, bereavement care, sibling support and play therapy.
HCPT - The Pilgrimage Trust (September 2011) £216.65
Everyone, whatever their age or abillity, is welcome on an HCPT Pilgrimage Trust holiday. Each year more than 7000 children, volunteer helpers and adults travel to Lourdes with us. Many more support our fundraising work. This means that we can offer a free week of unforgettable fun and friendship to over 2000 children with disabilities or social or emotional needs, as well as providing fully accessible accommodation and travel for adult pilgrims.
Everyone, whatever their age or abillity, is welcome on an HCPT Pilgrimage Trust holiday. Each year more than 7000 children, volunteer helpers and adults travel to Lourdes with us. Many more support our fundraising work. This means that we can offer a free week of unforgettable fun and friendship to over 2000 children with disabilities or social or emotional needs, as well as providing fully accessible accommodation and travel for adult pilgrims.
St. Paul's Church, Winchester (July + Sept 2011) £341.27
Here at St Paul’s and St Matthew’s a distinctive theology is emerging. We are a parish rooted in the community, offering a variety of worship to all ages, with many signs of growth. For example, many people are on a journey of discovery individually and together. A deepening of inner life is energising a greater commitment, particularly to those in need, locally and in our world more widely. This is sharply focused in our repeated theme: Beyond Ourselves. If we live for ourselves alone, we will die to all that is most important and enduring. Hospitality, in every sense, generous and freely given, is key to how we envisage our future. We want to be radical in demonstrating that the root of all we seek to be, and do, is found in the love of God. The God whom we worship is alive and well in every human person. God knows no boundaries; He is present everywhere and is made known in the gift of loving wherever love is seen.
Solent Mind (May 2011) £305
Solent Mind run a range of community mental health and wellbeing services for local people, supporting people in their homes, the community and at work. We believe that people with mental health problems are too often denied the right to participate in society and lead valued lives and so promote choice, independence and wellbeing in everything we do. 1 in 4 people will experience mental health problems at some stage in their lives and we want to be able to support them at each stage of their recovery journey.
Solent Mind run a range of community mental health and wellbeing services for local people, supporting people in their homes, the community and at work. We believe that people with mental health problems are too often denied the right to participate in society and lead valued lives and so promote choice, independence and wellbeing in everything we do. 1 in 4 people will experience mental health problems at some stage in their lives and we want to be able to support them at each stage of their recovery journey.
Christ Church Freemantle, Southampton (January 2011) £200
Christ Church, standing at the heart of Freemantle for more than 140 years, is a member of the Church of England. It offers a place of worship, support and friendship not only to the Christian community of the parish but to all who need that help. The Church offers a warm and friendly welcome to all. The services are traditional Anglican but don't let that make you think that it's stuffy and dull.
Breast Cancer Care UK (November 2010) £593
Our services for people affected by breast cancer are there to offer support and information when you need it. Whether you want someone to talk to, the latest information or practical support to help cope with side effects of living with breast cancer, our services can help.
Our local support services provide a chance to meet others affected by breast cancer in your area and we’ve also developed specialist services for younger women with breast cancer and people with secondary breast cancer. All our services for people affected by breast cancer are free.
Our services for people affected by breast cancer are there to offer support and information when you need it. Whether you want someone to talk to, the latest information or practical support to help cope with side effects of living with breast cancer, our services can help.
Our local support services provide a chance to meet others affected by breast cancer in your area and we’ve also developed specialist services for younger women with breast cancer and people with secondary breast cancer. All our services for people affected by breast cancer are free.
Gift of Sight (August 2010) £250
“Gift of Sight is an inspirational charity propelled by the passion of its founder to find a cure for blindness. If successful this would transform the lives of millions.” Optician Magazine
“Gift of Sight is an inspirational charity propelled by the passion of its founder to find a cure for blindness. If successful this would transform the lives of millions.” Optician Magazine
Muscular Dystrophy (January 2010) £450
Amount raised: £450 (before Gift Aid) The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign leads the fight against muscle disease. We provide free care and support for babies, children and adults affected by muscle disease, fund world-class research to find treatments and cures, provide grants towards equipment and campaign to raise awareness and bring about change. We are funded almost entirely by the generosity of people like you – together we’re stronger.
Amount raised: £450 (before Gift Aid) The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign leads the fight against muscle disease. We provide free care and support for babies, children and adults affected by muscle disease, fund world-class research to find treatments and cures, provide grants towards equipment and campaign to raise awareness and bring about change. We are funded almost entirely by the generosity of people like you – together we’re stronger.
Kate Stokes Memorial Trust (November 2009) £1000
On Sunday 19 February 2006, Kate Stokes died tragically while on an excursion with her partner to the Picos de Europa mountain range in northern Spain, caught out by a severe weather storm. Kate worked as Programme Officer for the Programme and from 2002 to 2006, she was instrumental in developing the programme and helping thousands of young conservationists gain experience in practical conservation.
In Kate's memory, Kate's family, colleagues and friends have established the Kate Stokes Memorial Trust. To date more than £50,000 has been raised for the Trust. Through this fund, an additional $5,000 grant will be awarded on an annual basis to an exceptional Follow-up or Leadership team supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme. All continutation award winners are considered, there is no need to apply. There is particular emphasis on teams that show especially strong passion, enthusiasm and a long-term commitment to conservation.
In Kate's memory, Kate's family, colleagues and friends have established the Kate Stokes Memorial Trust. To date more than £50,000 has been raised for the Trust. Through this fund, an additional $5,000 grant will be awarded on an annual basis to an exceptional Follow-up or Leadership team supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme. All continutation award winners are considered, there is no need to apply. There is particular emphasis on teams that show especially strong passion, enthusiasm and a long-term commitment to conservation.
"Simon Says" Child Bereavement Support (August 2009) £550
At Simon Says, we know that the death of someone important can have a devastating effect on a young person. We also know that, given appropriate support and information, children and young people can be helped to understand what has happened and can be helped to rebuild their lives.
Whether the death was sudden or expected, we work closely in practical and creative ways with all members of the family to create an atmosphere in which grief can be shared and the child or young person can be supported.
At Simon Says, we know that the death of someone important can have a devastating effect on a young person. We also know that, given appropriate support and information, children and young people can be helped to understand what has happened and can be helped to rebuild their lives.
Whether the death was sudden or expected, we work closely in practical and creative ways with all members of the family to create an atmosphere in which grief can be shared and the child or young person can be supported.
Southampton Street Pastors (May 2009) £500
Street Pastors have been operating in Southampton City Centre on Friday and Saturday nights since May 2009, going on duty to listen, care and help from 10pm to 4am. Our 63 trained volunteers are formed into 12 teams, each going on duty once per month. When on patrol they make the streets safer by removing bottles and broken glass and being available to anyone who needs help. This includes giving directions, administering basic first aid, being a listening ear when someone is upset and helping drunk people find a way to get home safely.
Street Pastors have been operating in Southampton City Centre on Friday and Saturday nights since May 2009, going on duty to listen, care and help from 10pm to 4am. Our 63 trained volunteers are formed into 12 teams, each going on duty once per month. When on patrol they make the streets safer by removing bottles and broken glass and being available to anyone who needs help. This includes giving directions, administering basic first aid, being a listening ear when someone is upset and helping drunk people find a way to get home safely.
Parkinson's Disease Society (January 2009)
We’re the Parkinson’s support and research charity. For more than 40 years we've been working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.
We’re the Parkinson’s support and research charity. For more than 40 years we've been working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.
Cornwall Air Ambulance (2008) £500
In April 1987, the air ambulance was introduced as an integral part of Cornwall’s ambulance service. The initial funding provided by the local health authority was withdrawn in October of that year, and shortly afterwards the charity, then known as the First Air Ambulance Service Trust, was formed. Following considerable publicity, the service was then financed by public fundraising and donations. This remains the case to this day, with fantastic support given by the people of Cornwall and local business.
In April 1987, the air ambulance was introduced as an integral part of Cornwall’s ambulance service. The initial funding provided by the local health authority was withdrawn in October of that year, and shortly afterwards the charity, then known as the First Air Ambulance Service Trust, was formed. Following considerable publicity, the service was then financed by public fundraising and donations. This remains the case to this day, with fantastic support given by the people of Cornwall and local business.
Gorlin Syndrom Group (2008) £338
The Gorlin Syndrome Group is a support network offering guidance, advice and information to patients, their families and carers whose lives are affected by Gorlin Syndrome (also known as Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome). We anticipate that the information contained within the website will also be a valuable resource to healthcare professionals.
The Gorlin Syndrome Group is a support network offering guidance, advice and information to patients, their families and carers whose lives are affected by Gorlin Syndrome (also known as Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome). We anticipate that the information contained within the website will also be a valuable resource to healthcare professionals.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust (2007, 2008)
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK's only national charity dedicated to all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We fund research to treat and cure CF and aim to ensure appropriate clinical care and support for people with Cystic Fibrosis.
Our Head Office is in Bromley, Kent, but we have fundraisers and Expert Patient Advisers based throughout the UK.
Since the founding of the CF Trust in 1964, we have been working to improve the lives of people with CF, raise the profile of CF and fund research into a cure.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK's only national charity dedicated to all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We fund research to treat and cure CF and aim to ensure appropriate clinical care and support for people with Cystic Fibrosis.
Our Head Office is in Bromley, Kent, but we have fundraisers and Expert Patient Advisers based throughout the UK.
Since the founding of the CF Trust in 1964, we have been working to improve the lives of people with CF, raise the profile of CF and fund research into a cure.
Diabetes UK (2006)
Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes, their family, friends and carers. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes.
We are one of the largest patient organisations in Europe. We stand up for the interests of people with diabetes by campaigning for better standards of care. We are one of the largest funder in the UK of research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure. We provide practical support and information and safety-net services to help people manage their diabetes.
Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes, their family, friends and carers. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes.
We are one of the largest patient organisations in Europe. We stand up for the interests of people with diabetes by campaigning for better standards of care. We are one of the largest funder in the UK of research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure. We provide practical support and information and safety-net services to help people manage their diabetes.
