My name is Jack Hartshorn and I am the Head of Fundraising for Orchestras For All.

Orchestras for All (OFA) is a National Youth Music Organisation that exists to create inclusive group music-making opportunities for young people who would otherwise be excluded. Over the past 10 years, OFA has developed three innovative programmes to break down significant barriers to orchestral music making for young people in the UK. They know that music making boosts young people’s skills and enriches their lives forever. That’s why they wholeheartedly believe that orchestras are FOR ALL.

I have been playing music for my whole life, but I have always learned by ear so I am excited to pick up a new instrument and challenge myself with this new way of working whilst supporting a charity that makes a huge difference to young people's lives.

I have seen the transformative benefits of this organisation first hand, so if I can contribute to its success in my personal time whilst enoying the challenge of learning a new instrument, its win win for me!