Charitable & Community Causes 

Over the last 30 years Surfers Against Sewage has grown into one of the UK’s most successful marine conservation and campaigning charities. And they are still growing. 

 

For people to thrive and live life to the fullest, the ocean must thrive too. And so we need to confront all that threatens it. Surfers Against Sewage are a campaigning charity made up of water lovers who protect the ocean and all it makes possible. They take action on the ground that triggers change at the top. Action from the beachfront, to the front-bench. 

We are a small team of passionate musicians and creatives who believe that music and art has the power to change lives. As a social enterprise, we work hard to improve social mobility, integration, and rural community retention, while promoting cultural awareness and creative celebration. Any and all profits are reinvested into our community missions, helping us to keep the lights on in our community spaces, and continue to encourage and inspire diverse creative talent to visit and flourish on the Rame Peninsula and beyond. 

 

Alongside his work as a sound engineer and producer, Will has been been running community music programmes that have helped young people develop confidence and abilities through music for over 16 years. Tom, now a touring musician, designer and events coordinator and Josh, a session musician, sound engineer and producer, are both products of these groups and now lead their own successful careers in music. 

 

Together we established Patchwork Studios, a recording studio, performance venue and writing retreat under one roof, the Barrack building at Maker Heights. We’re a community-focused organisation run largely by volunteers, curating a range of creative events and activities designed to inspire, empower and entertain. We strive to be as inclusive of the diverse community around us as physically possible, with a strong emphasis on youth development. 

Livewire (Saltash) is a youth charity supporting 10–21-year-olds through the power of music. For over 30 years, they’ve provided a safe, inclusive space where young people can build confidence, spark creativity, and grow. 

 

Through free lessons, band projects, and hands-on experiences, Livewire empowers young people to express themselves and find connection. It also offers unique mental health support—helping them thrive with or without music. Driven by values of inclusion, creativity, and care, Livewire continues to inspire and support the next generation.