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Peace
through Folk
- is an informal
‘Not for Profit’ trust established in 1997
Our motto is ‘Whatever
you do do, don’t do nowt!’
Our
aims are -
Through all forms of music and performing arts to
celebrate and promote Peace, Friendship, Reconciliation, and the
preservation of a kinder, sustainable Planet Earth for all by
working together and recognising that we have more in common than
that which divides us.
Peace through Folk - Key Objectives for 2023
onwards
From
2023 onward having regard to the unpredictable impact of Covid
resistance, the severe worldwide financial crisis, and the impact
of military actions, to operate within a positive financial
framework, without the encumbrances of financial risk, debt, or
dependency on external funding sources.
Fixed
fees should be avoided in favour of zero-based profit share event
budgets where possible.
To
raise funds and maximise primary and secondary income streams to
further the Aims of Peace through Folk.
To
develop events, concerts, gatherings, and performances
complementary to the above aims.
Organise
regular ‘More in Common Music’ sessions.
Organise
and promote, during 2023, larger events to be spaced at least 3
months apart and where possible to include the Leek Peace Choir
as a support act.
To
encourage the development and performance of musical traditions
and all other forms of creative arts pursuant to the above aims.
To
support like-minded, artists, associated organisations,
individuals, events, and festivals.
To
evolve, plan and deliver other related projects.
To
maintain resources to support activists, artists, and
organisations to deliver the above Aims.
To
mark The United Nations International Peace Day around 21st
September each year.
To
encourage young event organisers to increasingly lead the
delivery of these Aims and Objectives.
To
support The Jo Cox Foundation, other ‘More in Common’
organisations, Moorland Climate Action, World Land Trust,
Regenerative Farming, The Centre for Alternative Technology, and
the Leek Peace Choir whenever possible. Also, to support
organisations who work in Progressive Alliance towards the common
good.
‘Jo Cox- More in Common’ set of three
songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cqa-HT2i6o
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