FUTURE YARD + REGENDA HOMES

Transforming Communities Through Music: Future Yard and Regenda Homes announce a new Neighbourhood Partnership

Future Yard and Regenda Homes have today announced a landmark Neighbourhood Partnership that will supercharge opportunities for local people and place music at the heart of Birkenhead’s regeneration.

The two organisations have been working together to do positive and impactful work in the community since Future Yard first opened its doors. Initiatives such as the Neighbourhood Ticket Scheme have already enabled local residents to enjoy live music for free, strengthening cultural access and empowering communities.

This newly formalised partnership marks a bold next chapter. Regenda Homes will become a key Neighbourhood Partner to Future Yard, supporting a shared ambition: to inspire local people, create opportunity, and shape a brighter future for Birkenhead.

Future Yard is a community music venue based in the heart of Birkenhead, showcasing national and international artists, nurturing talent from the local area, providing learning opportunities for the community, and delivering activities to children, young people and families.

The venue is at the heart of the regeneration vision for Birkenhead – a place with music in its DNA. Future Yard is passionate about the power of music and the positive impact a high-quality community music venue can have on people’s lives. Future Yard believes that through utilising the power of music, they can change their town for the better, inspiring local people, creating life-changing opportunities and shaping a new music future.

Through the partnership, residents will continue to access free tickets to shows and participate in Future Yard’s skills and learning programmes including Sound Check and Mosh Tots. Regenda Homes will also support the second iteration of Future Yard’s What Does Music Mean to You project, to better understand the barriers faced by residents to accessing music and cultural events, and how to overcome these, as well as understanding how residents feel about their local neighbourhoods.

This collaboration directly supports Regenda Homes’ Neighbourhood Strategy: building strong, supportive and inclusive communities where people feel connected, confident and able to thrive.

Christopher Torpey, Director of Audiences at Future Yard, said “As an anchor institution in Birkenhead, Future Yard wants to ensure that people in the community where we are based benefit directly from what we do. Utilising Regenda’s reach across the Wirral, we can encourage more local people to access culture and learning.”

Stephanie Harrison, Executive Director of Customer Services at The Regenda Group, said: “We’re proud to be partnering with Future Yard to create meaningful opportunities for our residents and communities in Merseyside and beyond.

“Our latest collaboration reflects a shared belief in the power of community, creativity, and connection. It builds on our commitment to delivering positive outcomes for our residents, working with partners like Future Yard to support our residents and communities with access to opportunities that enrich lives and strengthen neighbourhood pride.”