What We Do
Group singing in prisons that builds positive connections,
wellbeing, confidence and joy.
Weekly Choirs
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​Choirs meet weekly for 1-2 hours to improve singing. Led by a local music leader and a small team of volunteers. Participants develop regular positive connections, improve singing skills, work towards performance opportunities.
One-Day Workshops
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A choir for a day with up to 30 prison participants. Participants learn warm-ups, confidence-building games, singing techniques, and focus on learning several songs. Led by a musical leader and supported by a team of around 10 volunteers. The day finishes with a performance/recording.
Our Impact 2024-25
400+ prison participants in our workshops
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35 singing workshops in 9 prisons
123 volunteers supporting our workshops
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18 people trained as musical leaders in prison
95% said they feel more part of a community
81% said the workshops made them feel more confident working with others
70% said the workshops had improved their wellbeing
100% said they felt included
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100% said the workshops were fun!
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97% said the workshops made them feel more confident meeting new people
What Our Participants Say
Gave my mind body and spirit a boost. Really enjoyed the day. The volunteers were fantastic and motivated us all to do our best
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You made us all feel part of a team. The singing made my mental health grow stronger
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Singing put a smile on my face, relieved stress and helped us remember we’re human
What our Partners Say
In the prison choir, every voice matters — not just for the singing that we create, but for the sense of belonging, confidence, and joy it brings to people who often feel unheard. It’s more than music; it’s healing, connection, and self-confidence - Wellbeing Lead, HMP Lancaster Farms
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It was great to see everyone singing, laughing and smiling on the stage and for a second they made us forget we were in prison - Chaplain, HMP Whitemoor
I have always found Sing Inside to be great to work with. Very understanding of the constraints of the custodial setting and professional in their approach to security. - Chaplain, HMP Long Lartin
Sing Inside events at HMP Humber have been very successful and we look forward to further collaboration. Learners have enjoyed the singing but also the sense of teamwork and community that the projects encourage and facilitate. - Education Manager, HMP Humber
Sing Inside work patiently and creatively to run events within a challenging environment. The preparation and running of the day is always smooth and all enjoy the performances.- Regional Manager, Forward Trust