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Good Vibrations

Bill Bailey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Vibrations.

Bill Bailey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Vibrations. The charity holds music therapy sessions in prisons across the UK, which it says can often provide a catalyst for positive change, potentially reducing the risk of reoffending.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Good Vibrations’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Good Vibrations’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4

ed Charity Number: 1126493 (in Scotland SC048860). If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.good-vibrations.org.uk
*The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites

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Thu 9 Jan 2025 15:27
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Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations takes the transformative power of music into prisons. They use the Indonesian gamelan, to help prisoners build trust in others and confidence in themselves. They prisoners to discover just what they’re capable of.  

A rough start

A rough start
About a quarter of prisoners grew up in care and a third have experienced abuse. Young offenders are often very vulnerable and have little or no guidance. Many women in prison are trapped in a cycle of abuse. Actors are pictured

Breaking cycles

Breaking cycles
Good Vibrations helps break the cycle of re-offending and gives prisoners the tools and confidence to forge more positive self-identities. Their work creates a culture of shared responsibility and leadership. 

Lives reimagined

Lives reimagined
At the end of a project, participants perform in front of an audience. They develop trust in others, and confidence in themselves. Good Vibrations thinks that with the right , everyone has the ability to change their story. Actor is pictured

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  • Sun 5 Jan 2025 07:54
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 5 Jan 2025 21:25
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 9 Jan 2025 15:27
    BBC Radio 4

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