More than £50,000 has been raised to support Salford’s young people involved in the arts through an appeal from The Lowry Theatre.
The total of The Lowry’s 2022 Festive Appeal, which ran from November 2022 to January 2023, was £50,236.75, with donations raised via bucket collections at the end of performances, a staff raffle and donations in The Lowry’s Pier Eight restaurant and bar.
Neighbouring bar The Alchemist also supported the cause by collecting donations from diners, totalling more than £1,500.
The money collected will help fund The Lowry’s life-changing programme of creative engagement work with children and young people across Salford who are living with some of the most complex and challenging circumstances. It will also support young poeople affected by the pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Jennifer Riding, The Lowry’s Director of Learning and Engagement said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who supported our Festive Appeal.
“The final figure surpassed expectations and shows the true generosity of our audiences.
“The money raised will make a real difference to the lives of young people in Salford and we are so grateful for everyone’s support, during what we know is a challenging time for people financially.
“Thanks to the money raised, young people from Salford will take part in regular creative activities both at The Lowry and in the community, developing key life skills, working towards qualifications and enjoying world-class visual and performing art.
“Most importantly we focus on supporting the young people to nurture good self-esteem and raising aspirations to build a better future for themselves.
“Every donation really will make a difference to the lives of local young people – thank you.”
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