Your Generosity Changes Lives. Support Connect Outreach's mission to inspire, empower, and uplift.
Featuring Sinach, Eben and leading gospel artists live in 2026
One of the largest gospel music events in the region
Sinach. Eben. A city coming together
The East Midlands Gospel Music Festival is bringing world-class gospel music to Derby for an unforgettable night of worship, culture and community.
This is more than an event. This is a movement.
Don’t miss it.
The festival is a large-scale cultural event designed to increase access to live music, support emerging talent, and bring diverse communities together through shared creative experiences.
Connect Outreach CIC delivers community and creative programmes that support young people and families across the East Midlands.
We focus on:
We deliver workshops focused on mental health awareness, personal development, community safety, and substance misuse awareness, helping young people build resilience and make positive life choices.
Our mentoring programmes support individuals to develop confidence, leadership skills, and personal direction.
We provide opportunities for young people to explore music, media, and performance in a supportive environment.
Participants develop creative skills, gain practical experience, and express themselves through music and digital media.
We organise events that bring communities together, promote inclusion, and raise awareness of key social issues.
Many young people and communities face barriers to opportunity, support and positive engagement.
Connect Outreach CIC exists to bridge that gap through creative programmes, mentorship and community-led initiatives that inspire confidence, build skills and create pathways for growth.
Connect Outreach CIC delivers programmes that create real, measurable change in the lives of young people and communities.
Our work addresses key challenges such as mental health, youth violence and social exclusion by providing accessible, creative and community-led opportunities.
Through participation, individuals:
Gain confidence and a stronger sense of identity
Improve their wellbeing and resilience
Develop creative, social and life skills
Feel more connected and supported within their community
We are committed to building long-term impact by creating pathways for growth, expression and positive engagement.
Connect Outreach CIC delivers programmes that empower young people, promote mental wellbeing, and tackle issues such as youth violence and social exclusion across the East Midlands.
Your support helps us continue running workshops, mentoring programmes, and community events that create real change.
Every contribution helps us reach more young people and build safer communities.
We are proud to have secured funding to support our community programmes, including youth workshops, creative initiatives, and community engagement activities.
This support enables us to expand our reach, deliver impactful programmes, and create positive outcomes for young people and communities.
Whether you are a young person, parent, volunteer, or organisation, we would love to work with you.
Contact us to learn more about our programmes, events, and partnership opportunities.