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The Evelyn Glennie Foundation

We empower society by Teaching the World to Listen through attentive, receptive listening. Together we can redefine what it means to listen - to support each other, improve social cohesion and transform lives.

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Our impact and reach

Our work is for anyone whose lives, relationships or professional practice could be improved through better listening. The diversity and impact of our activities reverberates far and wide into education, health and care, cultural initiatives, community development and the workplace. Find out more below.

 

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Why listening matters

Listening matters because it transforms lives. Our true potential lives in the way we listen. Listening is key to fostering better understanding and connections, and empowering meaningful communication. We all function better when we are listened to.

Our mission
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How we promote listening

We promote the power of listening through innovative programmes, creative collaborations and community-driven initiatives that inspire active engagement, inclusivity, and meaningful connection.

What we do
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Who benefits?

Our work benefits individuals, communities and organisations from all around the world. The message, to Teach the World to Listen, is consistent and global.

We foster listening bridges through inclusion, enhancing communication and empowering all people to connect with themselves and others through the transformative power of listening.

Who we support

Beneficiary Stories

Ways of Listening: A Global Creative Project with Cities and Memory

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Listening as a radical act: A workshop with Sheffield Methodist District

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Dame Evelyn Glennie, a woman with long white hair stands at the front of a church, demonstrating a percussion instrument to a seated audience, who are listening intently. The setting includes rows of chairs, a wooden floor, and a brick wall with a large illuminated cross. Various percussion instruments are placed on the floor near the presenter, and a banner with text hangs on the wall.

Enriched listening at Askham Grange, a prison for women in North Yorkshire

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Evelyn playing a Marimba during a 'Who's Listening' workshop.
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Sponsors and partnerships

Explore how your organisation or business can align with our goals, support our work or integrate our approaches into your own initiatives.

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Become a volunteer

Become a volunteer and help us inspire change, foster inclusion, and share the transformative power of listening with communities worldwide.

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Instruments from The Evelyn Glennie Collection (which holds over 3,800 instruments).

Visit The Collection

Visit The Evelyn Glennie Collection to explore a unique world of percussion, history, and innovation, showcasing the transformative power of music and listening.

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Meet the Dame

Meet Dame Evelyn Glennie and discover her inspiring journey, pioneering spirit, and dedication to transforming lives through the power of listening and music.

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News

Listen Up! opens at City Lit with private view celebrating the power of listening

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What does it mean to truly listen? explore Listen Up! at City Lit this May

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A person with long auburn hair and a fringe leans forward with their eyes closed, listening intently, set within bold yellow ‘Listen Up!’ promotional graphics featuring the City Lit and The Evelyn Glennie Foundation logos.

An Evening with the Cambridge Samaritans: Listening to the Listeners

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The Samaritans - Listening Wheel
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