The Boulding Foundation has awarded a £4,200 grant to Lost Chord UK to deliver twelve interactive live music sessions for children and families supported by Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice across 2026. Read the full announcement here.
The sessions will be hands-on and creative — giving families the chance to write songs together, explore instruments, and create something shared in the room. Some sessions will run during school holidays, with others scheduled at key points throughout the year in collaboration with the hospice team.
This grant builds on a pilot session delivered last year at the request of Bluebell Wood’s transition coordinator, Rachel Parkin, led by professional musician Luke Carver-Goss and supported by Lost Chord UK volunteer Pete Dye.
Trustee Deirdre Boulding said:
“We’re delighted to support Lost Chord UK to bring live, interactive music sessions to Bluebell Wood throughout 2026. These sessions create a brilliant space for creativity and togetherness — and we love that families can take part, contribute, and make something of their own.”
Lost Chord UK will share updates on progress and the impact of the sessions during the year, and The Boulding Foundation will look forward to supporting them with other projects in the future.
