The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation is delighted to award a grant to Roundabout, South Yorkshire’s youth homelessness charity, to support the continuation of its inspiring Music Inclusion Project.
Based in Sheffield, Roundabout works with vulnerable young people aged 16–25 who are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness. Every day, the charity supports more than 500 young people across Sheffield and Rotherham, providing not only accommodation but also vital wraparound services that help young people build confidence, independence and hope for the future.
The funding will enable Roundabout to deliver three music workshops for young people living in supported housing, reaching up to 24 participants. The sessions will be delivered by Sheffield-based social enterprise RiteTrax and will provide hands-on opportunities to explore music production, songwriting and creative expression in a safe and supportive environment.
For many of the young people supported by Roundabout, opportunities to engage in creative activities can be limited by financial barriers and social disadvantage. The Music Inclusion Project removes those barriers by providing free access to high-quality music experiences that encourage participation, learning and personal development.
Music can be a powerful tool for building confidence, improving wellbeing and creating connections. Through these workshops, young people will have the chance to develop new skills, express themselves creatively and strengthen relationships with their support workers and peers. The sessions will also provide a positive social space where participants can feel safe, valued and included.
This award builds on a successful partnership between the Foundation and Roundabout, following previous grants that supported music activities for young people using the charity’s services. The organisation has demonstrated how creative engagement can help young people overcome challenges, improve wellbeing and remain engaged with the support available to them.
The Music Inclusion Project reflects the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring that young people across South Yorkshire can access the transformative benefits of music, regardless of their circumstances. By supporting projects like this, we continue Sarah Nulty’s legacy of using music to bring people together, create opportunities and change lives.
We look forward to hearing from the young people involved and seeing the positive impact these workshops will have as the project begins later this year.
To learn more about Roundabout and its work supporting young people affected by homelessness, visit their website at https://www.roundabouthomeless.org/.