We were delighted to celebrate Anne and Rod, September’s Volunteer Beyond Award recipients!

Anne and Rod lead our Adult Actors group on a voluntary basis, allowing it to run at no cost to attend for participants. The group has grown significantly over the past year, and that’s thanks to the welcoming space they have created where each participant feels valued, supported and inspired to fulfil their potential both on and off stage. Together, they bring out the absolute best of every participant.

As one of our most diverse performance groups, featuring everyone from first timers to those with additional needs, neurodiversity, or low self-esteem. It's thanks to this diversity that the stage becomes a playground of possibility.

September’s production of Hi-de-Hi was a perfect example. Through months of rehearsals, they brought together a cast of adults with diverse experiences and abilities and paved a journey of laughter and confidence-building.



After the show, 80% of participants agreed that by participating in the arts, they've been able to tackle challenges in other areas of life. One person shared, "I was housebound with anxiety before, but by coming along I've vastly improved my confidence and am able to see my potential for other things."

Thank you to Anne and Rod for their commitment and dedication to bringing out the best in others.