There are swathes of Old Radleians doing important work for local, national and international charities. From silent auctions and fun runs to founding charitable organisations, we are proud to see that so many Old Radleians are both ingenuous and humble.
Take a look at the Charities section of the Old Radleian 2023 to see what ORs have been up to.
Charity Alliance: Each year RadSoc selects, supports and promotes an OR charity. By doing this, we shine a light on the work of a particular cause, increasing awareness among the Radley community and helping it to deliver its mission. We believe that creating these annual alliances will showcase some of the best work that our community is doing in the charities sector. While we will highlight our chosen charity, we will also continue to promote other fundraising efforts by Old Radleians more broadly.
If you are doing something amazing for a charity you care about, get in touch.
Charity Alliance 2025: Music for Autism
The Orchestra of St John’s Music for Autism (OSJ MfA) was founded by Mezzo soprano Christine Cairns, wife of OR John Lubbock (1959, E), in 2002, and has been led by John for over 20 years. Music for Autism was established to allow Christine and John to share their love of music with young people with autism and their families, and in response to the transformational impact music has on their own autistic son.
Music for Autism has delivered hundreds of workshops in special schools up and down the country and has shared the joy of music with thousands of young people with autism. Over 130,000 children and their parents and teachers have participated in performances: an astonishing 70 workshops per year.
“We are very aware of the powerful impact that music has on so many of our children and young people. Finding musicians who truly understand and allow our children and young people to express themselves in their own unique ways is a challenge. Workshops by the Orchestra of St. John’s are a fantastic way for our students to experience a concert that is truly for them and meeting their needs and touching them in a way that nothing but music really can.” – Alison Norris, Deputy Head of the Kingfisher School, Abingdon.
“We are grateful for any support you are able to give to help us fund the important enrichment and relief that Music for Autism brings to schools across the UK.” – John and Christine Lubbock
- Find out more about Music for Autism online: www.osj.org.uk/osj-music-for-autism/
- Donate via the Orchestra of St John’s: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/7309#!/DonationDetails
- Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/orchestraofstjohns/
OR Charity Projects
Select from the list below to hear more about charitable work, projects, and challenges that ORs are currently involved in.
Want to promote your fundraising, or ask the community for help? Radley Connect is a private online platform for ORs, Radley staff, and current & former Radley parents. We encourage you to log on and post a message to the community!