Sing out Sutton
My singing for wellbeing journey began in 2014 with Tenovus Cancer Care, where I launched and managed four choirs across Surrey, Sussex and London for people affected by cancer. This experience sparked my passion for using a simple intervention like music for supporting mental and physical wellbeing across communities.
In 2021, I founded Sing out Sutton, a charity promoting free access to singing for wellbeing to combat loneliness, foster social inclusion and improve physical health through structured singing programmes.
Sing out Sutton's impact
- Secured nearly £25,000 funding within a year of gaining charity status
- Established NHS-backed Singing for Breathing sessions
- Attendance at over 100 weekly participants across all groups
- Monthly performances for local community groups and organisations
- Everyone can Sing! Days: events which break down barriers for 'non-singers' to use singing as a wellbeing tool
Music interventions in Hospitals
Since 2021 I have been delivering transformative singing for wellbeing programmes at The Royal Marsden Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. These programmes provide a supportive outlet for both patients and healthcare staff.
The impact
- Creates spaces for patients and staff to unwind and build connections
- Supports mental and emotional resilience in high-stress healthcare settings
- 34% increase in patient participant attendance in 2024
- Improves cross-departmental relationships
Current work
I specialise in helping groups and organisations bring the transformative power of music into their communities. With a track record of growing participation and establishing new schemes, I'm committed to making singing accessible and beneficial for a wide array of groups.
My services include:
- Consultation on establishing wellbeing community choirs
- One-off and long-term singing workshops for staff, organisations and community groups
- Tailored singing interventions for specific health and wellbeing needs
- Professional guidance on implementing music-based wellbeing programmes
Interested in exploring how singing could boost wellbeing in your workplace? Let's chat!