Freedom Of Mind Community Choir

13/05/2026

Read all about it! We celebrated 10 years of singing for good mental health with a free concert at The Helix yesterday, for . Huge thanks to Falkirk Herald for helping us to document this, and to our funders, The Scottish Government Impact Funding Partners Falkirk Council CVS Falkirk Foundation Scotland who support us to keep singing to reduce social isolation and loneliness, and improve mental health. Full article and loads of beautiful photos here: https://trib.al/61oti5g

Freedom of Mind community choir celebrate ten years with Kelpies performance

12/05/2026

A wee blast of "The Warmth Inside" by choir member, Ros, performed yesterday, in the sunshine. at The Helix! :)

12/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who listened and supported us at The Helix yesterday - we appreciated it! Great to share the mental health benefits of group singing with you all this , and we've never had for backing singers before (or at an outdoor performance for several years!)...

Lunchtime performance from the fabulous Freedom Of Mind Community Choir showing us how a song can just make us all feel so happy!
And the sun came out with perfect timing.

08/05/2026

We’re delighted that our application to the Communities and Fund was successful! This means we can continue to provide the proven mental health benefits of group singing for our members and the local community, with funding to support project management, accessible transport through Order of Malta Dial a Journey Trust for those who need it, while undertaking training, paying the composers of the music that we sing, and making sure we keep everyone safe! Huge thanks to CVS Falkirk :) Come celebrate the good news and 10 years of the choir with us this Monday, 11th May, when we sing at from 12.30 - 1.15 pm! New members welcome - and the next terms starts on Wed 20th May, so if you'd like to join us, email info@freedomofmindcommunitychoir.com or text us on 07895 538 057.

23/04/2026

Read all about it! Our 10 year celebrations continue with a free outdoor public performance on Monday 11th May 12.30 - 1.15 pm at The Kelpies, and a private singing celebration on the evening of Wednesday 13th May, generously hosted by Rosebank Whisky as part of 2026. Many thanks to Falkirk Herald for their continued support in spreading the word about the mental health benefits of group singing! 🙂

Freedom of Mind Community Choir (FOM) will be singing their hearts out again at two special performances in their 10th anniversary year.

31/03/2026

Read all about it! Here you can read the good news about our funding from Falkirk Council and what we're going to do with it to bring joy and connection to our local community, through songwriting and group singing...

Groups across Council's nine wards share £116k for community-led work.

30/03/2026

Delighted to have been successful in securing Community Choices funding - thanks to Falkirk Council and all the community members who voted for us :)

The votes are in...🗳️ 25 projects have secured a Community Choices grant! 🎉

Well done to Freedom of Mind Community Choir (pictured) and all of our successful groups. And thank you to the thousands who took part and voted.🤝

You can find a full list in the comments. 👇

26/03/2026

It's ! What better day to share with you some of the mental health benefits our members have found from group singing:

“Choir has helped my mental health & wellbeing tremendously…the best thing that ever happened to me…it’s made the world of difference.”

"I rarely left the house, never exercised, never saw another human for months. Now…I have made some good friends that I meet outside choir & share interests outside choir."

"It gives me a real sense of belonging. I found this choir to be extremely welcoming."

“All are welcomed here. I know I healed, mental wellbeing is restored.”

“I feel I’m important & I belong.”

“I’ve always felt so much better after a choir session.”

“Laughter & unity enhances mood.”

“I am often physically unwell which affects my mental health. Looking forward to choir motivates me to get out of bed, get ready & start the day. Learning new songs keeps my brain sharp.”

“It’s a very stress free environment. People are purposeful, cheerful, engaged - it’s catching.”

“It greatly benefits my mental health & wellbeing…connecting with non-judgemental people & the calmness of singing together.”

“Choir gives a sense of belonging to choir & community. It’s a great mood booster!”

If you'd like to find out the amazing health benefits of group singing for yourself, email:

info@freedomofmindcommunitychoir.com or text 07895 538 057

to join our choir at our next intake, which will be mid-May. We look forward to hearing from you!

National Academy for Social Prescribing

17/03/2026

🎶 Dementia-Friendly Singalong – Everyone Welcome 🎶

Looking for a relaxed afternoon of music and good company?

Freedom Of Mind Community Choir is hosting a free dementia-friendly singalong session.

📅 Wednesday 1 April
⏰ 2:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Camelon Parish Church Hall

The first session will feature an Irish music special following St Patrick’s Day ☘️
🎵 Music, singing and refreshments included.

If you’re planning to come along, please let the organisers know expected numbers:
📧 info@freedomofmindcommunitychoir.com

Please feel free to share 💙

04/03/2026

Please like and share! Our next singalong session takes place on Wednesday 1st April - all welcome! Hot off the heels of St. Patrick's Day, it's going to be an Irish Special :)

If you'd like to bring a group from a care home, please text 07895 538 057 so that we keep a good space for you!

02/02/2026

Please like and share to help us spread joy in Falkirk North! Through Falkirk Council we'd love to write 4 brand new uplifting songs and share them in 8 local singalong performances, bringing joy to those experiencing isolation and loneliness... you can vote for us, it's free and won't take long! If you live in Falkirk North you can vote for us. Scan the QR code below, sign a paper ballot in your local library, or click on this link - we're in Ward 6 (Falkirk North): https://participateplus.falkirk.gov.uk/en-GB/folders/community-choices-2026