The Evelyn Glennie Foundation is a charity imbued with the ethos and ambitions of its namesake.  A pioneering solo percussionist, sound creator and expert listener, Evelyn’s experiences as a profoundly deaf musician have reframed our understanding of what it means to truly listen.  Our mission is to facilitate inclusion, transformation and empowerment through musical creativity, participation, collaboration, advocacy and research in both educational and community contexts. The promotion of active listening and the development of communication skills are our main objectives.  Our vision is to teach the world to listen.  The objects as written in our constitution are:

To advance the education of the general public, in particular by supporting the development and application of curricula and practices that enhance communication skills and cognitive development including through workshops and training sessions in active listening, through the use of music. To relieve the needs of people who face challenges in effective communication and participation in society as a result of disability or other physiological or psychological conditions, in particular by providing or supporting the provision of training in communication skills.

We are committed to contributing to a better society through connection, communication, creativity and inclusion.