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The band is a supportive place. We’re like a family who care about each other. We grow and improve together. I also like when we do activities as a band like going to the cinema or paintballing.

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Gets me out of the house and meeting new people.

Playing Steelpan in the band releases my endorphins. It makes me feel energised and a sense of accomplishment when I learn a new scale or song and perform with the band.

I have noticed a positive impact on my physical health. I feel more energetic after I attend Steelpan rehearsal. I like the sense of accomplishment I get from learning how to play a new instrument.

Being part of the band has helped me develop a better work/life balance. Going to rehearsals is something I look forward to. In my professional career I give a lot of myself but playing Steelpan is something I’m doing for me.

I like playing Steelpan. The tutors make each session fun, and I feel happier afterwards.

I really enjoy coming to rehearsals. I look forward to them from week to week. They are helping improve my overall confidence in myself and what I can achieve.

I am glad I have another chance to play Steelpan because I really enjoyed it at school. Being in the band I’ve made new friends and a new hobby I enjoy.

I feel excited to come for each session and feel great after I’ve attended. I always look forward to coming to rehearsal, having fun and a laugh with my band mates.

The band is a supportive place. We’re like a family who care about each other. We grow and improve together. I also like when we do activities as a band like going to the cinema or paintballing.

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  Established in 1965, Lambeth is home to approximately 318,000 residents, making it one of London’s most densely populated boroughs. With vibrant African and Caribbean communities, it stands as a hub of cultural diversity and heritage.

  To support local residents and community projects, Lambeth established the Changing Lives Social Value Fund. This initiative fosters employment, training, and volunteering opportunities while helping organisations bring their visions to life.

  Baobab Steelband received crucial support through this fund to advance its charitable objectives, enhance youth development and education, whilst fostering community participation. It has also strengthened our resilience for long-term growth.

  Founded in April 2018, Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) is one of London’s largest housing associations, managing 66,000 homes for 170,000 residents. The organisation serves a highly diverse population, and prioritises ways to enhance community life.

  NHG’s Love Where You Live Fund supports local projects that enhance wellbeing and social cohesion. Through this initiative, Baobab Steelband secured space in an NHG-managed community centre for rehearsals and instrument storage.

  This support enables us to champion participation in the arts, celebrate Steelpan culture and history, advance musical education, and improve health outcomes whilst bringing residents together to enrich our local community.

  Clarion Housing Association, part of Clarion Housing Group, is the UK’s largest provider of affordable housing, serving 360,000 residents since 2016.

  Clarion Futures, the group’s charitable foundation, supports employment, training, financial guidance, digital inclusion, and community development to help people overcome challenges and reach their potential.

  Founded in 1965, Places for People is a leading housing and regeneration group operating across England and Scotland.

  The Places for People Resilience Programme, launched in June 2023 with Clarion Futures and the Fusion21 Foundation, assists grassroots organisations through business support and grants to create lasting community impact.

  Baobab Steelband has benefited from core cost funding, networking opportunities, governance support, and strategy development, ensuring the continuation of our vital work.