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RAISING THE PROFILE OF THE ARTS
Our Fundraising

Every grant we award begins with one thing: people choosing to back the power of the arts to change lives.

At CLICK Arts Foundation, our funding supports grassroots projects that build confidence, connection, and wellbeing through creative expression. To make this possible, we combine the generosity of our benefactors with funds raised through our own events and initiatives: each one rooted in the belief that the arts are not a luxury, but a vital part of wellbeing and community support.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us so far, whether by donating, contributing raffle prizes, or partnering with us as sponsors. Your involvement directly enables us to reach more people, particularly those who may not otherwise have access to safe, creative spaces.

If you’d like to be part of this impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome:
  • Corporate fundraising partnerships
  • Raffle prize donations
  • Headline sponsorship of our events
Every contribution - large or small - helps us expand access to the arts and the wellbeing benefits they bring. Please get in touch at info@clickartsfoundation.org.uk


Corporate Sponsors and Partnerships

//// THE "MODERN BURLESQUE" MOVEMENT

CURRENT ONGOING PROJECT
St Crispins Community Centre

On Wednesday evenings in Northampton we close the shutters of the St Crispins Community Centre as Dr Audrey Tang's Burlesque Squad come together to strut their stuff.

This is not just a dance class. This is Modern Burlesque - a space for confidence, expression, and connection. Evolving from the Classic art form Modern Burlesque an inclusive, welcoming community for women (and men) of all backgrounds and abilities where we explore low-impact movement, playful choreography, and the joy of performance - not for perfection, but for ourselves!! Modern Burlesque invites you to experience your body differently - not as something to be judged, but as something to be felt, celebrated, and expressed.

Each week, we:
  • Learn a burlesque-inspired routine
  • Build confidence through movement, music and choreography
  • Explore character, storytelling, and performance
  • Connect with others in a supportive, judgement-free space
Yes, there may be props.
Yes, there may be tease...stripping...tassles...

BUT yes, you are equally welcome in full fitness wear - or full costume - taking part in whatever way feels right for you!

Here's a link to a BBC news article about the project: click here

Our Burlesque Squad also performs at charity events and runs workshops, sharing this empowering approach with wider audiences. If you’d like to invite us to perform, we’d love to hear from you.

Classes run termly at:
St Crispin’s Community Centre, Northampton (NN5 4GJ)
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30pm

To join in , please email info@clickartsfoundation.org.uk


Burlesque-a-thon(g)

SUMMER – ANNUALLY

The squad extend an open invitation to join them in 5 hours of burlesque dancing. Refreshments are provided by The Lewis Foundation’s pop up coffee shop, and proceeds go to support the work of both CLICK and The Lewis Foundation.
Supporting:
CLICK Arts Foundation

Collaborating with
The Lewis Foundation      -      www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk
//// EVENTS
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: THE MK LEMANS

The MK Le Mans is our high-energy charity endurance karting event, bringing teams together for a 1.5-hour race at Formula Fast Bletchley - with a competitive twist.
Teams race not only for podium glory, but also for a fundraising advantage, with top fundraisers earning a weight advantage for the entire race. It’s fast, fun, and all in support of our work boosting wellbeing through grassroots arts projects. Some years we also collaborate with other charities, offering them grid places for teams wishing to fundraise for them.

With fantastic prizes, trophies - and unlimited pizza, plus an incredible atmosphere of teamwork and community spirit, the MK Le Mans continues to grow year on year.

If you’d like to enter a team or get involved, please email info@clickartsfoundation.org.uk

LINKS
2026 Coverage in MK Citizen
Formula Fast Event Blog
Formula Fast


//// WORKSHOPS
Our Age of Love Cafes

ANNUALLY

Following the success of our first Age of Love Cafe where Dr Sharron Hinchliff addressed our forum about sexual health as we age; we have run the event annually tackling different topics including Men’s Health; and Menopause. Our speakers are always highly regarded experts in their field sharing lived experiences as well as their expertise and support.

Refreshments are provided by and support The Lewis Foundation provided refreshments; and the event includes a Burlesque performance and taster workshop.

Wellbeing event to raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day

Sept 2024
On September 12th 2024, CLICK assembled mental health advocates, performers and educators to raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day through a showcase comprising uplifting performances, and essential educational keynotes. The Burlesque Squad performed and led the audience in a dance workshop at the end leaving the audience positive and determined to do their bit.

Lissy Malt, Manager of The Place (our performance venue) said "It was just such a powerful evening - so uplifting with the dancing and music, and so moving with the talks"

An anonymous donation of an incredibly generous £50 said the event was "an inspiring combination of heartfelt stories, helpful advice and uplifting entertainment"

And another audience comment was "I'm so glad this event embraced all communities and cultures...it is not talked about enough in some."
We're always holding events to raise funds, and post details of all of our activities on social media. Therefore, to stay in the loop and up to date, please visit the CLICK Arts Foundation Facebook Page for our next events including a “Dress and Dance Saree” event, and a “Cultural Heritage” event too!
//// CHARITY SINGLES
Our charity single started in 2023 when we released “You Will Be Found” to celebrate volunteers with singers recording virtually. We followed that up in 2024 with “Falling Angels Riding” in collaboration with VERU to raise awareness about the impact of knife crime; and in 2025, we’re collaborating with the Oxford Animal Sanctury to encourage people to think responsibly about pet ownership..

Please visit the CLICK Arts Foundation Facebook Page for our singles, release dates and how to download.


Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life) 2025

Launched 6th December 2025

2025 saw “Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life)” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black, being released in support of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary, with the message "A Pet is For Life" and encouraging pet adoption.

This beautiful number about friendship, cover-licensed by Easy Song – captures perfectly our love for our pets, and this year CLICK was also generously gifted the piano accompaniment by West End MD Phil Gostelow, and Fitdog Recording Studio in Gayton did all the recording, mixing and mastering at an incredibly generous discount. Plus even Lloyd Webber’s “Really Useful Group” donated the “synch licence” free of charge.

The Charity Single is one of four annual fundraisers CLICK runs – using the arts to connect the community - and this year, Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life) truly celebrates the joys that pets bring us, and recognises the work of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary who can care for up to 100 pets a day (and up to 750 a year!)...from whom David and Audrey got their dog Blue (who stars in the video). Iain Atkin, Sanctuary Manager said “We are grateful to have been chosen as one of the benefiting charities for CLICK's Christmas single. They have supported many charities over the years and do incredible work. Particular thanks to Audrey for adopting from us and for highlighting the work we do.”

Both Iain and Audrey wanted to emphasise that while it is important to realise a commitment to a pet is one for life – IF circumstances change, there is no shame – but please speak to a rescue centre about the situation…and this also plays out in a video which absolutely pulls at the heartstrings, featuring local pets, as well as footage from Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary.

For OAS, just £6 per month provides shelter, and food for an animal while waiting for its second chance, £12 per month will provide medical treatment as well; and featured percussionists - the United African Association run drumming workshops for inclusivity and expression - for humans, in Northampton (along with many other worthy workshops) – and all money raised will be split between the two.

/// DOWNLOAD HERE:
https://ffm.to/amigos-para-siempre-friends-for-life-2847
 (Pre-order from Dec 6th 2025    |    Released December 13th 2025

/// WATCH THE VIDEO:
To watch the music video and listen to the single from 6pm Dec 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CnVpTKcGiA

/// TO DONATE:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/charitysingle25




"Falling Angels Riding" - 2024

Launched 19th August 2024
In collaboration with BEDS VERU to raise awareness of their #justdropit campaign.

This year, CLICK is collaborating with VERU, the Luton & Bedfordshire Violence and Exploitation Reduction Unit, to raise awareness of their #justdropit campaign to tackle knife crime. Earlier this year Bedford Today reported that of 186 people found guilty of knife crime Sept 2022-2023, 139 were first-time offenders (Ministry of Justice figures), a rise from the year before.

The #Justdropit campaign highlights the impact of knife crime on families and communities and works to deter young people from carrying or using blades. It seeks to shine a light on the ripple effect of knife crime through families

VERU has very kindly allowed CLICK to use footage from two videos they have produced which share the stories from the families of AJ, and Ashish who both tragically lost their lives to knife crime.

The preventative effect of the Arts is known with the Ministry of Justice stating that “Because they reach a wide audience, arts and performances are effective ways to prevent or reduce crime. By reaching new audiences with each performance or display, arts and performances increase awareness and refresh anticrime messages for those who may have heard but forgotten them.”; and research has shown that when involved within something that gives a sense of belonging, community and even brings the chance to learn new skills, the draw towards joining gangs can be reduced.

While the cover licence for the song has been purchased from Easy Song, BMG Music has very kindly given permission for a synch licence (ie a music video to go with the recording) to be released free of charge which means that the money raised can go direct to the charities involved.

CLICK is working with the United African Association Dancing Drums who are providing the percussion, and the single is being recorded, mixed and mastered at FitDog Studios, Northamptonshire, (including any virtual tracks being sent by remote singers – to again promote inclusivity).

Please take the time to find out more about the charities featured, and donate to our charity single Just Giving page which you can access via the following link:   www.justgiving.com/team/fallingangelsriding


Watch the powerful video for the song below, and can also listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or iTunes by clicking on the following links.




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Our Mission: The advancement of the performing and visual arts for the public benefit in particular in Northampton, Milton Keynes, and the surrounding Midlands region by providing grant funding for grassroots arts organisations in that area to support inclusive public participation and to support national arts organisations and institutions.
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