Performing Art Foundation

Welcome to Sue Hooper
Charitable Foundation

The idea of a Performing Arts Foundation came from the founder Sue Hooper in the late 1990s. Sue has been associated with the Performing Arts from childhood, she entered into competitive Music, Speech and Drama Festivals – was an active member of local Amateur Dramatic Societies, and taught Speech and Drama privately – she was also Co-Founder of the Saltash Music Speech and Drama Festival.

Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation

Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation Celebrating 25th Anniversary Concert

Celebrating 25 Years of Supporting Young Talent

Past Event

25th Anniversary Concert – in the proud and honoured presence of the Mayor of Saltash and her Consort – Councillor Rachel Bullock and Matt.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the exceptional Carlton Big Band, under the spirited direction of Elaine Davies, and the immensely talented Florence Hope, whose joint captivating performance brought the music of Glenn Miller and the Big Band era of the 1940s to life. Their concert at Saltash Wesley Church on Saturday, April 18th, played to a packed, sold-out audience, was a true celebration of timeless music and community spirit.

Deep gratitude is owed not only to the performers but also to everyone who attended and contributed to the event’s tremendous success. Special thanks to our dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, the Saltash box offices at Piglets and Saltash News, and Sylvia Thomas for their invaluable support. The event was further amplified by the enthusiastic promotion from the press, media, Facebook, and social media channels, whose efforts ensured the concert reached a wide and appreciative audience.

Sincere appreciation is also extended to the management and staff of Saltash Wesley Church for graciously providing the venue and for their unwavering assistance throughout the event. Their commitment helped create a welcoming and supportive environment for all involved.

This 25th anniversary concert for the Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation was a remarkable achievement, made possible by the collective efforts of so many. Finally, a special note of thanks to Kissme Delos Santos, whose creative dedication captured the event in audio, images, and video, preserving memories of this extraordinary charity concert for years to come.

Thank you, one and all, for making this milestone celebration such a resounding success.

Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation

Supporting Local Performing Arts

Sue Hooper
Charitable Foundation Beneficiaries

Young beneficiaries have gone on to appear in the Royal Albert Hall, National Youth Orchestra, National Ballet, National Theatre School, Covent Garden, Wayne Sleep School Of Ballet, West End Musical – and top Musical Colleges, Universities and Conservatoires – in addition have won top marks in local and County Music Festivals. (stet)