Musicians and music venues in the Bath area are being called on to help swell the coffers of a charity fund.
Bath and North East Somerset Council chairman Councillor Rob Appleyard is looking for support with events for a fund which he oversees.
The Chairman's Quartet Charity Fund helps groups and organisations across the district, and was set up ten years ago by a previous postholder, Les Kew.
Managed by the community grants charity Quartet, the fund has helped a range of projects – from providing transport for an elderly group so members could attend a once-a-week lunch club to kitting out a children's football team.
Now Mr Appleyard is hoping to boost the coffers of the fund with his Harmony in Your Community fundraising appeal.
He is asking venues across B&NES that are putting on gigs in the next few months to consider raising money for the fund.
He said the culmination of the fundraising events would be a showcase concert in April featuring local musicians.
"We can organise our team of supporters to make bucket collections at the events or it would be marvellous if the event organisers felt able to donate from ticket sales. I'm also hoping to be able to pop in to as many events as possible to lend my support."
The first event was held at Bonghy-Bo in the city centre, coordinated by Bath-born singer Clyve Waite, at which he launched his new band Soul City Foundation.
Mr Waite said: "I have always believed the importance of supporting your own community and local charities."
If can help, contact Kerrianne or Loraine on 01225 823004 or email info@morganbrinkhurst consultancy.co.uk.
