On 9 June I left my house with a backpack, fiddle and completely empty wallet at the start of a 'round-the-world busk' in aid of Musequality, a charity that supports music projects for some of the poorest children in the developing world.
Musequality's work is about far more than helping children develop a gift that they and their communities will enjoy for a lifetime. There is a large and consistent body of evidence showing that children receiving regular music lessons improve more quickly across a wide range of skills than those receiving no music education. As well being a cost-effective means of delivering educational benefits, music projects offer an arena in which children, many of whom lack a stable family environment, can develop the social skills, discipline and self-esteem that will equip them to face life's wider challenges.
If it is to have a secure future, the developing world needs qualified and able teachers, doctors, lawyers, farmers, as well as responsible social and business leaders. If it is to have those people in the future, it needs - today - to have young people with the skills, strength of mind and self-confidence to believe they can, with hard work, fulfil those and other important roles. Musequality's goal is to help children discover those qualities within themselves.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor our work: Musequality will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
Many thanks for your support,
David
For more information please go to www.musequality.org
Raised:
37%
Raised so far: £75,020.00
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busking money &donation from kids' piggy banks for some other kids somewhere! Donation by Yuko & ist cafetonia on 25/06/09 |
£100.00 |
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We enjoyed world busk in Kobe!! 18 cds & others Donation by peaceforest friends on 24/06/09 |
£300.00 |
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I don't know you but good luck from Julie at Integral, Manchester. Donation by Julie Reynolds on 19/06/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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26CDs bought by audience in Ashiya& Kobe Donation by Michiko Abe on 29/03/09 |
£460.00 |
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Definitely we hope to see you again soon. Donation by Fumi & Yoshi Mukai on 21/03/09 |
£1,500.00 |
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We thank you for your fantastic performance, hoping that "from the heart - may it go again to the heart" like Beethoven. Donation by The Shin Nippon Symphony Orchestra on 19/03/09 |
£1,500.00 |
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52 CDs bought by SNSO audiences & members Donation by The Shin Nippon Symphony Orchestra on 19/03/09 |
£920.00 |
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My mother would be so impressed. Donation by Catherine Carr on 07/03/09 |
£100.00 |
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Comission donated from CD sales in Aberdeen Donation by David on 27/12/08 |
£40.00 |
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Joyous Schubert Octet in Sarratt; thank you and good fortune Donation by Ulla and Noel Rice on 20/09/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by giles on 23/06/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Such valuable work, David, wishing the venture every success. Donation by Cecilia and Andrew on 07/04/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Trevor Hastie on 17/12/07 |
£132.00 |
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Met you at Portsmouth G School in the summer. Tremendous effort - hope money still flowing in Donation by anonymous on 15/12/07 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donated on behalf of the Owen family from HULL Donation by Terry Walters on 13/12/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations! Best wishes, The Salvalaggios Donation by Karin Salvalaggio on 12/12/07 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Nicholas Barr on 11/12/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good wishes for your work Donation by Heraldo on 07/12/07 |
£20.00 |
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Well done David! Missed your performances in Hong Kong Donation by Tony Harris on 27/11/07 |
£50.00 |
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Donation by anonymous on 08/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by anonymous on 06/11/07 |
£40.00 |
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Well done David - good luck with the future of your charity ! Donation by Ian Hall on 02/11/07 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Andrew Pears on 02/11/07 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Well done! Great cause and I know from my own experience of fundraising how hard it is to do! Donation by Jane on 29/10/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Tony Wallis on 27/10/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £10,520.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £64,500.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £75,020.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,008.33 |
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