Chamber sorts it out with cash for young musicians

Back in 2002 - when Get Sorted was already 6 years old - the Rotherham Chamber of Commerce provided Get Sorted with some funding to 'go digital'. Here is the original story taken from The Star.

Rotherham Chamber of Commerce has helped a local music academy go digital.

The Chamber has donated 3,000, raised at its Presidential Ball, to the Get Sorted Academy of Music which helps young people who feel excluded by society.

Genya Johnson, who started the project six years ago, said: "We provide activities which raise self-esteem and provide a focus for young people who are excluded from school, are young offenders, or simply feel they have no place in society.

"The new multi-functional classroom will help students discover and develop their musicianship talents, song writing abilities and enhance IT and social skills."

Chamber president Nick Cragg said: "We raise monies for local causes which we believe make a positive difference to Rotherham and its people.

"Get Sorted is one such project and we are very impressed by the dedication of the staff and volunteers involved in it.

"We are very pleased to have been able to help."