The staff committee at Sunderland Empire have chosen the Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust as their Charity of the Year.
This fantastic charity works closely with the brilliant Creative Learning team to ensure that people across the city can participate in theatre classes, attend shows, and bring schools into the theatre, making the arts more accessible to everyone in the city.
Find more information about this amazing charity by visiting:
sunderlandempiretrust.org
Co-chairs of the Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust Sharon Appleby and John Mowbray said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Sunderland Empire has chosen our charity as its Charity of the Year. This incredible partnership is a unique opportunity to bring our shared vision to life- ensuring Sunderland’s communities have access to the very best in creative arts, hosted in one of the country’s most iconic venues. We look forward to working closely with the talented team at Sunderland Empire to raise vital funds and make a lasting impact together.”
An ambitious fundraising goal has been set for the year, but with the support of staff and audiences, it is certain to be reached by the end of what promises to be an exciting year.
Businesses can also get involved, as donations go directly to support the trust’s ambitious plans to expand theatre access for everyone in the community:
Raising £550 will allow a local child to join the Performing Arts Academy for a whole year. Money can be a barrier for some families who really want their child to grow and thrive within the performing arts. With your funding, we aim to support five more young people this year.
Raising £1,000 will enable a local school to engage with Sunderland Empire for a whole academic year. This will include workshops and projects, visits to the venue, tickets to see shows, working with professional artists, and 1on1 support for teachers. As fewer schools are able to visit the theatre year on year due to financial challenges, the team are keen to reach out to six schools to benefit from this within the year.
Raising £5,000 will allow the team to ensure all the children, adults, and families from weekly workshops are celebrated during their annual Creative Learning Showcase, by making it bigger and better than ever!
You’re invited to join Sunderland Empire Creative Learning groups for a fantastical journey through fairy tales, from musical theatre to pop music and brand-new plays at their showcase on Tuesday 25th February.
For more information and booking details, please check online: www.atgtickets.com/ shows/once-upon-a-time-in-sunderland/ sunderland-empire
If your business can support in any way, please contact Sales and Development Manager on PaulaMitchell@atgentertainment.com
Together, we can make a real difference!