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We did it! Thanks to your incredible support, we raised an amazing £20,330, smashing our target during the Big Give Christmas Challenge.

Your generosity makes a real difference in helping us deliver inspiring projects and events throughout the year. We’re so grateful to everyone who donated and helped us achieve this fantastic result.

Thank you for being part of our community.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to access the enriching experience of live music and its well-documented positive effects on health and well-being.

We believe it should be delivered in a meaningful and accessible way to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. And unfortunately, that is frequently not the case.

Cheltenham Music Festival creates avenues for positive involvement, discovery and growth.

We deliver year-round music programmes in schools as well as two annual concerts - including our Relaxed Concert, which is specifically designed for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) schools. The concert provides a relaxed environment for children with additional needs to enjoy the experience of live music and all it offers. 

The CF team are excellent and really supportive with children with a wide range of needs. Our families often feel embarrassed or unsure about taking their children out. We have had feedback from families that they felt completely ‘normal’ for the first time ever. Thank you!

Battledown Centre