ELM is an outlet for young people to freely express themselves in a positive and safe environment.

Everybody Loves Music CIC focuses on personal development and community engagement through music. The organisation supports young people and adults, aged 10 to 30, particularly those facing challenges in life, including individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those in the youth justice system.

Key Objectives: 
· Provide one-to-one support, open events, and taster workshops, using music as a tool for learning, self-expression, and development.
· Design and deliver tailored projects for vulnerable groups to empower participants, and promote creativity and inclusion.

 

Founder:
Lizzie Hart, a social worker and local resident with over 15 years of experience in the community, has strong ties with local services, schools, and families. She founded the organisation to address the diverse needs of young people in Enfield, Hertfordshire, and Essex.

 

Our Team:

The team comprises experienced tutors and the very young people we work with, who progress through our programs that offer training, development, and job opportunities, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

 

Target Audience: 
· Young people and adults aged 10 to 30
· Vulnerable, deprived, and young people in poverty
· Individuals at risk of offending or facing criminal exploitation
· Participants with SEND, from minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those who have experienced trauma

 

Programs Offered: 
· One-to-One Music Mentoring Sessions: Focused, personalized mentoring for young people
· Group Workshops & Pop-Up Events:Collaborative music events aimed at social inclusion
· Youth Justice Initiatives: Targeted groups, such as knife crime awareness workshops, aimed at reducing offending behaviour

 

Core Values:
· Diversity & Inclusion: 75% of beneficiaries are from minority backgrounds, with programs specifically catering to marginalised groups.
· Early Intervention: Focus on preventing negative outcomes by addressing issues early through music engagement.

 

We are an outlet for young people to freely express themselves in a positive and safe environment. In essence transforming young lives through music production therapy.

ELM currently works in partnership with, Christian Action Housing, West Lea School, Hertfordshire, Enfield Children & Young People Services, Essex Youth Service and Active Essex Foundation.

ELM is currently commissioned by Christian Action Housing, Enfield & Hertfordshire councils, and receives funding and support from; National Lottery, Pirate Studios, Active Essex Foundation, Enfield Voluntary Action, European Union, and Focusrite Plc.

 

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Feedback

“At Christian Action we work with young people in supported accommodation, Lizzie (ELM) has been working alongside our team for the last 6 years and has become an integral part of our offer to young people. Lizzie has helped us develop our own media studio and has developed group work sessions as well as 121 work. As a trained youth worker and social worker Lizzie can quickly build trust with young people to bring out their full potential. Young people have had a safe space to discuss their experiences and feelings and have used writing and music as a form of therapy with Lizzie. Lizzie has worked magic with some withdrawn and sometimes traumatized young people to get them creating their own music from scratch. Lizzie provides coaching and confidence building sessions with young people and often this is so successful they are ready to perform live and show case the talents they didn’t even know they had! In a professional capacity Lizzie has been able to support the work that we do to build a safety net of support around young people. This became even more important during the pandemic when Lizzie changed her style of work to continue to meet with young people and support their mental well-being through the music sessions. She fits in as part of the team and is always a pleasure to work with!”
Gemma Watts, YPS Operations Manager, Christian Action Housing
“Lizzie is a passionate, caring person, who enjoys teaching and helping young people discover new talents and skills they never knew they was capable of developing. Everybody Loves Music is a growing, fun and welcoming place for you to learn and feel the love in Music”.
Iesher H, Vocalist and songwriter, (Previous Service user and now support worker)
“I met Lizzie while attending Parkside Youth Club in Manor House as a youngster. The thought alone makes me feel old! At the time I was an aspiring musician still seeking validation and confidence. After meeting Lizzie, she helped me develop my passion for music further, supporting me as I grew in confidence as a lyricist and performer.
Lizzie's approach in working with people has always been fused with great empathy and encouragement, often seeing much more in you than you see in yourself. A few years later, I was in the process of deciding a university course, torn between International Business and Broadcast Media. Lizzie gently reminded me that I am a creative and should honour this in my choice of studies. I chose Broadcast Media. Years later I would become a filmmaker. This is the kind of impact Lizzie can have on people.
A very easy person to work with, Lizzie wears her passion on her sleeves and effortlessly builds rapport with young people and adults alike.
It's truly testament to her character and influence on me that all these years later, we are still in touch, and I now consider her a friend.
To say I highly recommend her would be an understatement. She's the real deal and I am a product of her work.”
Serge Rashidi - Zakuani, Innovation Coach & Filmmaker

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