Welcome to our Fundraising page
A huge part of our collaborative journey is working with charities to help them raise much needed cash. We want to use music as a catalyst for change. Have a look below to find out how we do this.
Watch our brand new fundraising video
Help us raise £20,000 for this great charity!
The Who
The Collaboration Choir are a collective of adult Pop choirs across the UK with a mission. We aim to do good through music. We try and raise awareness of amazing causes and support initiatives we feel need a platform. For this project we are supporting Cruse Bereavement Support and the work they do for the bereaved.
The Why
Loss of a loved one is an issue all of us will face in life and it’s flipping hard! Attending a choir can be a safe haven for those who’ve experienced loss and are grieving. We wanted to tackle being more open when dealing with the feelings that accompany bereavement. As a community. As a society. Through this charity campaign, and alongside Cruse Bereavement Support, we want to arm people with the tools to grieve openly and better support people who are feeling the weight of loss. We hope that we can become better equipped to cope with the loss of a loved one and support those who are suffering.
The How
We wanted to create a celebratory piece of work that fondly remembered the loved ones we’ve lost. We chose a song called 'There You'll Be' originally sung by Faith Hill. All eight Collaboration Choirs from across the UK came together to record themselves singing the track. For the music video itself we collaborated with storyboard artist Seb Antoniou and Pixelbox Films. Seb digitally drew eight of our loved ones from cherished photographs and they feature in the video as the portraits unfold. Our tribute to those we've loved and lost all in aid of Cruse Beareavement Support.
“When I think back on those times, and the dreams we left behind. I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get to have you in my life”
Other ways to get involved
Purchase one of our limited edition white T-shirts which feature a QR code on the sleeve directing people to the fundraising page of our website. Help us spread the word by wearing it, encouraging people to scan you and donate!
What Cruse do
Grief can be overwhelming. Cruse don't want you to deal with it alone. They help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning. Across their 83 local branches in England, Northern Ireland and Wales they're working for a world where everyone grieving is supported, respected and understood.
How can you help?
The charity offers support through it's website, national helpline, group, zoom, telephone or one-to-one in person support. They want to make sure everyone grieving gets the help they need in a way that works for them. They have a specially trained dedicated team of 4,000 bereavement volunteers. With your support, people who are struggling with grief will get the help they desperately need. Thank you!
Watch our fundraising video for Macmillan
This campaign raised £15,110.87 for Macmillan Cancer Support
The Who
The Collaboration Choir is a group of adult Pop choirs which began in Cambridgeshire but for this project included members from Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We were forged with the intention of working for and with our local communities. As part of this collaborative ethos we find original and fun ways to fundraise for charitable causes.
The Cause
This project was in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Members of Carrie and Lizzie's family have been directly affected by the disease and many of the choir members have been or are undergoing treatment for different forms of cancer daily. We knew we had to lend our voices to something which would make a difference.
The How
Over 400 Collaboration Choir members got together to professionally record the song Reach Out I’ll Be There, originally performed by The Four Tops. They then took to the stage at Cambridge Corn Exchange creating amazing performances singing their heights out and looking truly fabulous. Everyone worked tirelessly to learn the song and practice all the different dance routines and source three vibrant costumes. A few weeks after filming they discovered that the hard drive everything was stored on had corrupted and they'd lost the lot. The video below is version two. A culmination of photos and phone footage to demonstrate as much as we could of the work we'd undertaken. A true labour of stress and love.
“I'll be there with a love that will shelter you. I'll be there with a love that will see you through."
Other ways to get involved
People could, and still can, purchase one of our limited edition fundraising T-shirts featuring a QR code on the sleeve. The QR code takes people to our fundraising page where people can donate to our latest cause. It’s not too late to join the fun and get yourself one!
What they do
Macmillan Cancer Support is there to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. Right now, more than 3 million people are living with cancer in the UK. By 2030 this figure will rise to 4 million.
The charity aims to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, by providing physical, financial and emotional support. They’ll do whatever it takes, no matter what a person’s needs are, they will listen and support them however they need them to — big or small.
How can you help?
Donate anything you can to our campaign. Macmillan are 98% funded by voluntary donations and 75% of their income comes from people who have had a positive experience with Macmillan. Donate to our cause to help them continue with their fantastic, practical work for people throughout the UK.
Watch the first fundraising video we ever created
This campaign raised an amazing £10,562.41 for Dementia UK
The Who
The Collaboration Choir was forged back in April 2022. It's mantra has always been to work for and with the local community. As part of this ethos we find innovative ways to fundraise for charitable communities that touch our hearts and need our help.
The Cause
Our first ever fundraising campaign launched publicly in October 2022, after a few months of hard work and preparation and was in aid of the wonderful work of Dementia UK. Many of our choir members at the time were being affected by the condition as they cared for loved ones or got diagnosed themselves. Music can unlock so much to those going through it. The cause felt very close to our hearts so we were honoured to take it on!
The How
We recorded a 4-song EP. It included the song Teardrops by Womack & Womack, as it was the first song we ever sang as a choir. All About You by McFly was our second track and that was in tribute to all the singers who make The Collaboration Choir so special. And finally we sang our hearts out to Anyone For You, made famous by George Ezra. All three songs make our toes tap and our hearts soar!
“And I wonder if you really, really know… that as long as I live I will sing my song for you”
Other ways people got involved
People could (and still can) purchase one of our limited edition fundraising T-shirts featuring a QR code on the sleeve. The QR code takes people to our fundraising page where people can donate to our latest cause. All profits from the limited edition T-shirts went into our Dementia UK campaign.
The work of Dementia UK
What they do
Dementia UK are the specialist dementia nursing charity that supports the whole family. Their nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.
How can you help?
Fundraise, campaign or volunteer with Dementia UK. You’ll be helping them to raise vital funds, improve care and support for families facing dementia and spread the word about their specialist dementia nurses.
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