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Music Challenge Fund

Canfod y Gân
(Discover the Song)

This project is now complete

Bringing disabled and non-disabled people together to take part in regular music sessions in Gwynedd, with the aim of improving their wellbeing.

Project information

£198,189

Grant amount

Dec 2018 – August 2022

Project dates

CGWM

Grantee

Canfod y Gân (Discover the Song) was one of the four Music Challenge Fund projects funded by Spirit of 2012. Canolfan Gerdd William Matthais (CGWM) developed and ran Canfod y Gân (Discover the Song) between April 2019 and Summer 2022. The project worked with 51 disabled and non-disabled people on a regular basis, delivering music-making sessions to support wellbeing and increase social connection.

Project aims

  1. Increase participants’ personal wellbeing
  2. Positively change perceptions of disabled people
  3. Develop music tutors’ ability and confidence to deliver inclusive music sessions with disabled and non-disabled people

Impact

I have told many after attending Canfod y Gân that I had a smile on my face throughout the session, and that I continued to smile for days! The session obviously has an effect on the individuals wellbeing, but also in my view, the wellbeing of those supporting and observing during the session. I’m looking forward to participating again.

Social care partner

The project has meant that our daughter has something in common with her siblings and she is so proud to tell us about Canfod y Gân, the performances have given everyone something to aim towards and to celebrate their achievement.

Parent

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