A YORK based charity is to take on a Christmas challenge for a good cause.

Richard Shephard Music Foundation is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge between November 29 and December 6.

The Foundation is raising funds for the music holiday clubs it delivers in some of the region’s most disadvantaged or isolated communities.

Alongside the Foundation’s work providing music in 12 schools during term time, the holiday clubs allow children, whatever their circumstances, the chance to enjoy a free day of singing and music in a relaxed environment during the school holidays.

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Children get to meet and perform with professional musicians, have fun, and develop their musical talent.

Donations to the holiday clubs will be matched by the Big Give’s Champions during the campaign, meaning any funding will go twice as far.

General Manager Cathy Grant said: “Our holiday clubs have been a huge success so far and we’re keen to keep them going into 2023.”

The Foundation holds its clubs in areas of high deprivation or areas that are considered to be isolated from other musical services.

More information can be found here.