As a small charity we rely upon donations from generous individuals, trusts and companies to support our work with children and young people across London.
Innovate Programme 2017 Open
Photo Credit: Groundswell Arts, Innovate 2016
Sound Connections’ Innovate programme exists to develop and support emerging practitioners and small organisations to realise new ideas and approaches to working with children and young people in early years (0-5 years) and/or those facing challenging circumstances. Providing funding, project mentoring and support, Innovate is a unique opportunity to launch or incubate a project idea and aims to provide a space for people to take risk and deliver ground breaking work.
For 2017/2018, we are looking for thoughtful and inspiring applications from individuals and small organisations that demonstrate how £3000 can realise an ambition. Alongside the funding itself we offer the expertise of the Sound Connections team and links to our networks and opportunities. We can signpost you to new connections, advise on areas you feel you need more support and identify ways to raise the profile of you and your activity.
For full requirements and how to apply please download the following documents:
Innovate application form 2017-18
See past Innovate projects here >
Upcoming Events
How to evaluate your impact
Thursday 14 November 2019
10:00am-4:00pm
Combining music and movement in the early years
Wed 20 November 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LEYMN Meeting 1
Tue 26 November 2019
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
How to get your project funded
Thu 28 November 2019
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Introduction to youth voice and participation: Transform the way you work with young people
Thursday 5 December 2019
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Music and Social Justice Network - Music, Youth and City Life in the Digital Age - Workshop 1
Thursday 12 December 2019
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Using and working with musical instruments in early years classes and settings
Thursday 9 January 2020
5:30pm-7pm
How to facilitate co-created music projects
Friday 24 January 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Music and Social Justice Network - Music, Youth and City Life in the Digital Age - Workshop 2
Monday 27 January 2020
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Inclusive Practice in Action: Power and Privilege
Thursday 13 February 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Start Up
Thursday 27 February 2020
10:00am - 1:00pm
Music for young children with SEND
Tuesday 3 March 2020
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LEYMN Meeting 2
Wednesday 11 March 2020
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Music and Social Justice Network - Music, Youth and City Life in the Digital Age - Workshop 3
Thursday 26 March 2020
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Get Business Ready
Wednesday 8 April 2020
10:00am-4:00pm
