A Ride with Purpose…
On 15 June, Orchestras for All’s Modulo Programme Manager Charlie and Executive Director Nick will take on the iconic 55-mile London to Brighton Cycle Ride in aid of Orchestras for All.
We caught up with them to hear about why they’re donning the lycra, and why they chose to raise money for Orchestras for All…
Inspired by NOFA Ambassador Cameron Jacobs, who recently ran the London Marathon barefoot in support of Orchestras for All, Charlie and Nick wanted to take on a similar feature of endurance to support the work we do.
Pictured: NOFA alum Cameron and his mum Polly
And their aim is not just to raise funds, but to inspire others to do something meaningful for a cause they care about. Whether it’s a run, a performance, a bake sale, or something entirely unexpected — take up the baton and start your own challenge!
Charlie told us: “We were so inspired by Cam’s recent barefoot marathon that we just had to keep the momentum going. We’re proud to be the second team to ‘Pass the Baton’. It’s all about pushing yourself to achieve something — big or small — and helping more young people take part in our programmes.”
And it’s not the first time Charlie will have visited Brighton either…
“Brighton University is where I studied Music so it has special significance to me, heading back after many years to somewhere I really grew both musically and personally. It might take a little longer to get there this time though!”
Modulo memories: violinists in action at our Manchester Spring Modulo Meet
Why it matters
Every pound raised by the cycle ride will go towards creating more inclusive, life-changing musical opportunities for young people like Cameron, across the UK. Orchestras for All supports hundreds of young musicians each year, regardless of background or ability, bringing them together to collaborate, create and thrive.
Executive Director, Nick, shared: “I’m proud to be taking on this challenge for Orchestras for All. The impact this charity has on hundreds of young people’s lives is incredible. It’s wonderful to connect them all through music making at our events. Any support you can offer — whether through a donation or sharing this blog — would be hugely appreciated.”
Bold as brass: Cameron (pictured middle, orange t-shirt), performs at CBSO Centre in Birmingham with NOFA.
How you can get involved
You can support the Pass the Baton movement by:
Donating what you can to support Nick and Charlie’s ride
Starting your own challenge and sharing it with us — we’ll help raise awareness and celebrate it on our channels.
Sharing this blog post and tagging us @OrchestrasForAll with #PassTheBaton
Together, let’s create something bigger — and make sure every young person has the chance to make music.
