Social Impact

Singing can change a life.

We support people living with Parkinson’s, dementia, COPD, long-term respiratory conditions and mental health challenges.

Through singing, people find confidence, connection and joy.

More connected. More confident. More themselves.

Sing & Breathe

Supporting people living with COPD, asthma and other long-term respiratory conditions.

Through breathing exercises, singing and regular connection with others, Sing & Breathe helps people build confidence in managing their breathing, feel less isolated and live more fully with the challenges of chronic lung disease.

“This group is much, much more than just exercising lungs… it’s a way of life. I really look forward to coming every week, and when I can’t come, I feel… empty.”

Michael, Sing & Breathe participant

Hundreds of lives. Thousands of moments that matter.

(Taken from 2025 annual impact report)

The impact is different for everyone.

For one person, it means breathing with more confidence. For another, finding their voice after Parkinson’s. For someone living with dementia, it can mean laughter and connection. For someone struggling with mental health, it can mean finally feeling part of something.

“When I come home on a Monday afternoon I feel a real sense of achievement.
I am relaxed.”

Singing for Parkinson’s participant

Singing for Parkinson’s

Supporting people living with Parkinson’s and their carers.

Our sessions use singing to strengthen breathing and voice, build confidence and create a supportive community where people can feel capable, connected and positive about what remains possible. Participants also reported improvements in breathing confidence and speaking voice after attending.

And the work goes further

Alongside these core programmes, Shared Harmonies also supports people living with Long Covid, cancer, life-limiting illness, loneliness and isolation, as well as people receiving palliative care.

Sing from the Heart

Supporting people living with dementia and the people who care for them.

Sing from the Heart creates joyful, welcoming spaces where people can laugh, connect and express themselves beyond a diagnosis. Participants learn new songs, co-create music and share experiences that support agency, connection and precious moments of respite for carers too.

“It enhances our enjoyment of life as every day is not easy. We look forward to it every Tuesday”

Sing from the Heart participant

Real stories. Measurable change.

The experiences people share with us are powerful. We also measure what changes.

Across our programmes we collect participant feedback, surveys, attendance data and personal stories to understand the difference our work makes.

Health and wellbeing

Changes in breathing confidence, voice, anxiety, mood and day-to-day wellbeing.

Confidence and connection

Changes in isolation, belonging, participation and willingness to try new things.

Longer-term change

Greater independence, volunteering, employment and stronger participation in community life.

“It has increased my mood and enjoyment of life. It is very important to me.”

Sing for Happiness participant

Singing for Happiness

Supporting people experiencing poor mental health, loneliness and isolation.

Singing for Happiness provides a stable, supportive community where people can build confidence, improve wellbeing and feel less alone. In the 2025 programme, 100% of surveyed participants said the group helped their wellbeing “very much”, while 80% said it helped them feel less isolated and more confident.

See what your support makes possible

Our latest Impact Report brings together the stories, outcomes and evidence behind Shared Harmonies.

See how singing is helping people living with serious health conditions feel more confident, more connected and better able to live well.

There are more people who need this.

Some of our groups already have waiting lists.

Your support can help someone breathe more confidently, rediscover their voice, laugh with someone they love, or simply feel less alone.

Help us reach the next person.