Hayley Westenra, Charity Ambassador
We are delighted to announce Hayley is the first official Ambassador for Classic FM Music Makers and the annual Supporter’s Reception was the perfect place to launch the partnership.

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The reception was a lavish affair at The Arts Club in Mayfair, and was hosted by Classic FM’s breakfast show presenter Simon Bates.

Coming together to celebrate the good news was a variety of friends of the charity including artists such as cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber, Classical Brit Award winners Blake, and violinists Nicola Benedetti and Ruth Palmer.

Guests were entertained by an exclusive performance from Hayley and also The Raven Quartet.

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We are delighted that Hayley has chosed to support Music Makers. Hayley says of the partnership " I am thrilled to be the first official charity Ambassador for Classic FM Music Makers. I have seen first hand the power which music can have in changing people's lives, and I can't wait to help all I can."

Over the next few months Hayley will be visiting some of the music therapy and education projects across the UK which Music Makers funds.

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On the night Classic FM Music Makers also awarded a grant of £100,000 to The Prince’s Foundation for Children & The Arts. Chairman of the foundation Rick Wills, received the cheque from Simon and Hayley. The money will be used to fund the second year of the educational 'Music Quest' project.