Elmsgrove Community Arts CIC (ECACIC) works with a growing network of local organisations that share our commitment to creativity, inclusion, and community wellbeing. Through these partnerships we co-create events, workshops, and projects that bring people together through music and the arts.
Alongside this collaborative work, we also listen to our community — gathering feedback and ideas to help shape our programmes. Our recent Launceston Community Music survey highlighted strong local demand for inclusive, low-cost music-making opportunities that support wellbeing, build confidence, and strengthen social connection. Together with our partners, we’re turning those findings into action through accessible, community-led arts initiatives.
Launceston Community Music – Survey Key Findings (2025)
As part of ECACIC’s Skiffle Project, we carried out a community survey in Autumn 2025 to explore local interest in inclusive, wellbeing-focused music sessions.
We received 56 responses from people of all ages — from teens to over-70s — showing strong community demand for accessible and affordable opportunities to make music together in Launceston.
Highlights include:
- 68% of respondents want to sing, and almost half are interested in playing guitar, ukulele, or percussion.
- 75% said joining would help them meet people and feel more connected.
- Over 60% felt it would support their mental wellbeing or confidence.
- More than half reported barriers such as anxiety, isolation, or low confidence.
- Weekday evenings were the most popular time for sessions.
- Most respondents could afford up to £5 per session, but several could only attend if sessions remain free or subsidised.
Overall, the results confirm a clear local need for inclusive, low-cost community music that supports wellbeing, builds confidence, and strengthens social connection.
Download the full Survey Report (PDF) →
Our Partners & Supporters
Make Stuff Happen CIC
Make Stuff Happen CIC creates inclusive, creative, and nature-based experiences for children, young people, and families across Cornwall. Their work blends outdoor learning with arts, crafts, and confidence-building activities that nurture wellbeing and imagination. We’ve collaborated on community festivals including Spring Sounds and Borderlands, combining their hands-on ethos with our live music sessions. Together, we share a commitment to inclusion, creativity, and building stronger community connections.
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Launceston Youth Partnership / The Orchard Centre
The Orchard Centre, run by Launceston Youth Partnership, is a welcoming community hub at the heart of Launceston. It offers youth support, mentoring, creative activities, and safe spaces for local residents. Our Launceston Community Music pilot group takes place at the Centre, supported by local funding. This partnership helps us keep sessions accessible, inclusive, and supportive of community wellbeing.
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ALFCIC (Wellbeing and Local Folk Music CIC)
ALFCIC champions folk and roots music in the local community through Launceston Folk Club and Wreckers Community Radio. They bring people together through storytelling, performance, and the celebration of cultural heritage. Our partnership focuses on making traditional and contemporary folk music accessible to all, with ALFCIC contributing event-planning expertise and promotional support to shared events such as the Borderlands Festival.
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