Support Us

There are a number of ways you can support the work of the orchestra, from volunteering at concerts or by regular giving.

Fund Raising

Rainbow Lottery the UK's first lottery dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ good causes. There's a jackpot of £25,000 up for grabs, some great cash prizes, and from every £1 ticket you buy, 50p will to come to us with a further 10p going to support other good causes in the LGBTQ+ community. Each ticket has a 1 in 50 chance to win a prize each week!

It's a great way to support us with a regular donation and with odds like that, there's a very good chance you will benefit too!

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising free donations for us with Easy Fund Raising?

1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birmingham-gay-symphony-orchestra/ and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. There are no catches or hidden charges! After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to us at no extra cost to you whatsoever!

There are also browser extensions and even an app to make it even easier to support us while you shop.

Why are we fund raising?

Regular donations really make a difference to us. They can allow us to plan confidently, helping to ensure that we will always be here for LGBTQ+ musicians and allies to flourish in. They also open up the possibility of being able to make purchases that would other wise be more difficult for us to fund, such as for orchestral equipment and music which can be very expensive.

Volunteering

We are always grateful to receive support on concert days to ensure the smooth running of the event. Sometimes it's helping to run the admissions desk, other times serving tea and coffee, or helping guests to find a seat. To find out more please contact us.