The Music Works

Transforming young lives through music


About The Music Works 

The Music Works is a charity with a bold vision, a world where every young person can access music and unleash their unique creativity to thrive in life. We're specialists in working with young people facing the greatest challenges and barriers to accessing music and creative careers. We meet every young person exactly where they are – regardless of background, ability, or circumstances, and provide pathways they need to succeed. 


How Your Support Helps

Thank you for your interest in fundraising for The Music Works!

We envision a world where every young person can unleash their unique creativity and thrive in life. And with your help we can bring this vision to life! 

Why your fundraising matters

Every donation you raise helps us transform young lives through music across Gloucestershire - particularly those facing challenging circumstances. Whether it's a young person finding their voice for the first time, or a teenager using music to navigate difficult times, your support makes those moments possible.

Here's what the money you raise could mean for a young person in our community:

  • 🎵 £10 gives a young person the chance to attend The Drop - our weekly music after-school club
  • 🎸 £50 gives a young person a one-to-one music mentoring session
  • 🥁 £100 gives a young disabled person a week-long place on our music school holiday programme
  • 🎤 £150 gives a local young artist mentoring with a professional musician
  • 🎶 £250 gives a group of young people struggling with isolation a chance to make music together
  • 🌟 £500 supports a young person from challenging circumstances through a full 10-week music mentoring programme

 

Ready to lace up your trainers?

Choose a run to sign up for and fundraise on behalf of The Music Works! As a thank you for your commitment to raising funds for us, you'll receive a discounted entry fee to your chosen event. 

Browse the runs below and sign up, each event includes a minimum fundraising target that you'll be working towards, but of course you're welcome to aim higher! Every extra pound raised means even more young people across Gloucestershire can benefit from the power of music. Once registered, simply set up your fundraising page and start collecting donations. We hope you're ready for the challenge!


Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Birmingham Running Festival 5K - September 2026

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£100

Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon - September 2026

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6DB, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£300

Swindon Half Marathon

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Coate Water Main Car Park, 28 The Birches, Marlborough Rd, Swindon SN3 1PT, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£300

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 10K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 5K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 2.5K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 15K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

Registration Price:£57
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon - Waiting List

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

London, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£300

Birmingham Running Festival 5K - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£100

Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£300

160ft Bungee - Bristol - 21 Nov

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

44 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£300

160ft Bungee - Bristol - 22 Nov

Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

The Grove Harbourside Bristol BS1 4RB

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£300

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Flamingo Land 5k

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£100

Flamingo Land 10k

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£200

Henley River 10k - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Remenham Farm, Remenham Ln, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£200

Henley River Half Marathon - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Remenham Farm, Remenham Ln, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£300

Henley River Junior Race - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Remenham Farm, Remenham Ln, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Snowdonia Sea2sky 12K - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Bath House Beach, Barmouth, LL42 1HB

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Snowdonia Sea2sky 25K - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Bath House Beach, Barmouth, LL42 1HB

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Snowdonia Sea2sky 54K - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Bath House Beach, Barmouth, LL42 1HB

Registration Price:£95
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Flamingo Land - Spectator Pass

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Thorpe Park 5k

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Thorpe Park, Staines Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PN

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£100

Birmingham Running Festival 5K - September 2026

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£100

Run Thorpe Park 10k

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Thorpe Park, Staines Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PN

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£200