THE GOOD COMPANIONS STAGE SOCIETY

CHARITY SUPPORT

Over the years, The Good Companions Stage Society has raised over £25,000 for various charities.

This money has, in the main, been raised through performing concerts and from generous donations from members.

Listed below are some of our nominated charities who have received donations from The Good Companions:-

The Stroke Association, Portland College for the Disabled, Victim Support, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimers, Magic Appeal Life Bikes, Autistic Support Group, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Macmillan Continuing Care Unit, League of Friends, Breast Scanner Appeal, Derby Children's Group, Nightingale Macmillan Continuing Care Unit, Ivy House School, Mencap, Parkinsons Disease, Derby Trade Christmas Appeal, Barnardos, Derby & District Branch of the RSPCA & Rainbow's Children's Hospice.

 

2008 Charity

The nominated charity for 2008 is again ST ANDREWS SPECIAL SCHOOL in Breadsall. This establishment caters for students with severe learning disabilities and currently they are expanding their work with music therapy. Pauline Reader personally visited the school with some students from St Benedict who did a workshop with the pupils. It was amazing to see the care and dedication of the staff and also how effectivel music therapy can be.