Stoke Newington Music School
Category
Strength and Integrity Award
Social Handle:
@stokenewingtonmusicschool
About
Stoke Newington Music School is a community-driven music school based in Hackney, London, dedicated to making high-quality music education accessible to everyone. Founded by Paige Palmer, the school combines a strong community ethos with professional teaching, offering both group and individual lessons for children and adults.
With a focus on inclusion and opportunity, the school supports students of all abilities, including those facing financial barriers, through its unique cross-subsidy model. Alongside developing musical skills, Stoke Newington Music School champions confidence, creativity, and wellbeing, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
What’s the most exciting part of being a DiNN Award winner for you or your organisation?
As a small, community-focused organisation, so much of what we do happens behind the scenes, so to have that work seen, valued, and celebrated on this kind of platform means a lot.
It also opens the door to new opportunities. Being part of the DiNN network connects us with other founders, supporters, and potential partners who understand the importance of community-led impact. That visibility is powerful, not just for us as an organisation, but for the young people and families we support.
Most importantly, it gives us momentum. It reinforces that what we’re doing matters and helps us push forward with bigger plans, from expanding access to lessons to creating more performance and development opportunities for our students.
