Performer Ros Davies as Moley in The Wind in The Willows, July 2024
Arts and culture have the remarkable ability to transform lives. From improving mental health to developing social skills, their impact reaches far beyond entertainment. This is why we're excited to participate in the Arts for Impact 2025 matched funding campaign through Big Give.
Between midday on 18 March and midday on 25 March, you have the unique opportunity to make your donation go twice as far. Thanks to The Big Give's matching fund—supported by generous philanthropists, foundations, and companies—every donation you make will be doubled, allowing you to make twice the impact.
Why this matters
The Arts for Impact campaign supports organisations like ours that use arts and culture as a vehicle for positive societal change. We believe in empowering communities through creativity and building inclusive environments where everyone can participate and thrive.
“ X has truly loved his first year as part of the company, … it feels more like a community. Every Monday he has filled the car journey home with excited tales of rehearsals and friends and chats and it is just wonderful to see how much other the performance opportunities Blue Apple has already given him.
He has always taken part in performing but this is a whole new, wonderful experience. From the sharing of ideas and helping to shape the production, to the empowerment of saying how much he wanted to be involved with part size, lines and the ability to say without worry ‘can you find some easier words’ making sure he really did their say them with confidence as part of the cast.
Also the care to adapt costumes to ensure they were accessible was I can imagine not easy with so many varying requests, but just a bit of Velcro instead of buttons took away any anxiety he had and he has loved dressing up. Thank you all for all your support, time and enthusiasm.” ”
Our project: Sherlock Holmes and The Thief of Antiquity
Your doubled donations will directly support our upcoming production of Sherlock Holmes and The Thief of Antiquity scheduled for 11-12 June at Theatre Royal Winchester in auditorium and via livestream. This production isn't just about putting on a show—it's about creating opportunities for people with learning disabilities, fostering inclusion, and transforming lives through the power of drama.
How you can help
Donate: Visit https://bit.ly/EmpowerThroughDrama between 18-25 March to make your contribution.
Share: Spread the word about this campaign on social media using #ArtsForImpact and #DoubleTheDifference.
Fundraise: Consider organising a small fundraiser to amplify your impact.
Remember, your support is needed now more than ever, and every donation - no matter the size - will be doubled during this special week. Together, we can harness the transformative power of arts and culture to create lasting positive change in our communities.
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Big Give: Arts for Impact 2025
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