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Richard Stark - Classical Singer : Charity
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Richard is involved in a number of fundraising activities, and in particular the following charities :- |
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MIND : MIND is a national charity that provides much needed care and attention for people with mental health problems - anything from disabilities such epilepsy and Down's Syndrome to issues such as depression and schizophrenia. 1 in 4 people will suffer some form of mental health problem within their lifetime. Through fundraising event sthroughout the UK Richard has managed to raise over £6000 for MIND to date. |
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The Woodland Trust : Recently Richard composed a Song Cycle entitled 'Woodland Scenes', inspired by the poems of Robert Duncan Martin which in turn were inspired by a series of paintings of woodland scenes in Kent by Sarah Adams. A mini CD of the song cycle was recorded, with 50% of the proceeds going towards the Woodland Trust, and the piece was premiered in November 2010 in Faversham and Hitchin. |
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Other charities Richard has fundraised for include Oxfam. Richard also personally donates on a monthly basis to WWF and Oxfam. |
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