Charities That Rock

Right then, Riff Report family. We love a mosh pit.We love barrier life.We love chaos — the good kind. But let’s be crystal clear about something: Live music should feel electric. Not threatening. That’s where Safe Gigs comes in. And honestly? This matters. 🎶 Who Are Safe Gigs? Safe Gigs is a UK-based initiative focused on making live music spaces...

Right then, Riff Report crew — this one’s special. We’re always banging on about sweaty venues, festival chaos, and barrier-front mayhem… But what if the gig came to you? What if the stage rolled into care homes, hospitals, special schools, community centres — places that don’t usually get a tour bus parked outside? That’s exactly what Live Music Now does....

Right. Let’s have a real one for a minute, Riff Report crew. We shout about riffs.We live for the pits.We romanticise the tour van chaos. But behind the noise? There are real humans. Real pressure. Real burnout. And that’s where Help Musicians and Music Minds Matter step in like absolute legends. 🎸 Who Are Help Musicians? Help Musicians is a...

Right then, Riff Report family — gather round. Because Heart n Soul isn’t just another arts charity ticking boxes and filling forms. This lot are out here building stages where people who’ve been historically sidelined get to absolutely own the spotlight. And that’s the kind of energy we back all day, every day. 🎶 Who Are Heart n Soul? Heart...

Right then, Riff Report crew — let’s talk about something properly important and properly inspiring. Because Girls Rock London isn’t just about learning instruments. It’s about confidence.Community.Noise.And kicking down doors that were never meant to stay shut in the first place. And we are HERE for it. 😈🔥 🎤 So… Who Are Girls Rock London? Girls Rock London (GRL) is...

Right. We’ve talked about fighting for venues. Now let’s talk about owning them. Because that’s exactly what Music Venue Properties is doing — and it’s one of the most punk-rock, stick-it-to-the-system moves the UK music industry has seen in years. 🧱 So… Who Are Music Venue Properties? Music Venue Properties (MVP) is the property-owning arm linked to Music Venue Trust....

Alright butt, let’s crank this one up a notch because this isn’t just a nice idea with a festive hat on – it’s a proper metal community moment. The legends at Metal For Good are back with THE PRE-LOVED PIT, part of their 6 Days of Giving campaign, and it’s designed to be easy, affordable, and actually useful. No auction...

A full Riff Report investigation into the ticking time-bomb under Britain’s stages. British music has survived recessions, riots, Britpop, Brexit, and Bono's sunglasses…But this? This is a different kind of threat.A silent, paperwork-shaped wrecking ball primed for 2026 — and it’s aiming straight at the heart of the UK’s live music ecosystem. Because unless the government hits pause and rewires...

What’s occurring, butt!?Grab a cuppa, steady your heartbeat, and prepare for some proper tidal-wave news from the UK live scene — because The O2 and Music Venue Trust have just dropped a partnership so seismic it might actually shake the foundations of British music. And for once, it’s NOT bad news.It’s big.It’s bold.It’s the kind of move that could change...

What’s occurring, gig gremlins?Pull up a pint, tighten your battle vest, and brace yourself, because the numbers we’re about to throw at you hit harder than a double-kick in a Valleys community centre at 1am. This isn’t just a story. This is a call to arms for anyone who’s ever sweated through a T-shirt at a tiny gig and called...

What’s occurring, butt!? Today we raise the horns high, crack open a cold one, and give a massive tidy shout to one of the most important forces in the UK rock and metal community: Metal For Good, who are officially THREE YEARS OLD! 🎂🤘 Yep — the charity that’s been sprinkling metal-powered magic across the scene just hit a huge...

Alright rockers, gather round and grab a pint because this is properly important. Today isn’t just another Tuesday where you argue on Facebook about whether Load is secretly a good Metallica album — TODAY’S THE DAY the #OwnOurVenues share offer officially closes. 🤘 And once that deadline hits… that’s it. No extensions, no encore, no “one more song!” chant from...

Alright, rockers — time to pull on those mismatched socks and stand loud and proud against bullying. 🤘 This year’s Anti-Bullying Week (10th–14th November 2025) is all about using your Power for Good — because even the smallest act of kindness can make a massive difference. The campaign, backed by the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, reminds us of something vital: everyone...

🍺By The Riff Report Blog Imagine a world where your local gig venue isn’t suddenly turned into luxury flats or another chain coffee shop. Nightmare fuel, right? 😱 Well, that’s exactly what Music Venue Properties (MVP) is fighting against — and they’re doing it in proper rock ’n’ roll style: by buying the buildings themselves. 🤘 🏛️ So… Who Are...

Today was a truly special day as we gathered at Sophie’s bench for a moving rededication ceremony — a moment of reflection, remembrance, and renewed commitment to carrying Sophie’s light forward. The service was beautifully led by Ellie Farrell from Alternative Ceremonies UK, whose thoughtful words and compassion set the tone for a heartfelt afternoon. Our CEO, Alison, spoke warmly...