ON THIS PAGE YOU WILL FIND:

  1. WHAT IS THE SUNFLOWER FORUM?

2. THE SUNFLOWER FORUM code of conduct

3. HAVE YOUR SAY - COMPLETE OUR VOICE BOX FORM

4. DATES OF NEXT FORUMS
AND CONTACTING THE SUNFLOWER FORUM

5. FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS FORUMS

 1. WHAT IS ‘THE SUNFLOWER FORUM’ ?


The Sunflower Forum is a safe space for Service Users and Carers to have their say.


  • It is for people in the Music24 community to share their ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

  • Everyone is listened to with kindness and respect.

When and where?

  • The Forum happens every 2 months.

  • The meeting is on Zoom (online).

  • Each meeting lasts for 1 hour.


Who runs the Forum?

Jen Harris (Chair)

Oversees the meeting

Millie Scott

Leads the meeting and helps people speak

 

Steve Hayes

Expert by lived experience.
Helps to support and organise

Who can join?

  • Anyone who comes to Music24 sessions or 1:1 support is welcome.


What happens in the meeting?

  • People can share ideas or concerns.

  • These can come from:

    • Someone in the meeting

    • A Music24 staff member

    • Voice Box messages received at sessions or online

  • In the meeting we:

    • Talk about problems and solutions

    • Share opinions

    • Learn from each other

  • Sometimes, bigger ideas need more time.

    • These are looked at by the Senior Management Team outside the meeting.


Why do we have the Forum?

  • To make Music24 and the world around us a better place.

  • To listen to each other.

  • To make sure every idea is respected.


After the meeting

  • Notes (called Minutes) are written down.

  • If you miss the meeting, you can ask for a copy.

  • News about the meeting is also shared:

    • Here on the Music24 website

    • In Music24’s WhatsApp groups

    • Or given out at music sessions

2. THE SUNFLOWER FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT

These guidelines help everyone feel safe, respected and listened to.

1️⃣ All ideas are important

  • Every suggestion or concern matters.

  • Please treat all ideas with respect.

  • Service Users and Carers should feel comfortable sharing what is on their mind.

2️⃣ Take turns to speak

  • Please raise your hand or wait until it is your turn.

  • Everyone will get a chance to talk.

  • If you do not wish to speak, you can use the Chat Box option.

  • Do not speak over others.

  • Let people finish what they want to say.

  • This helps everyone feel able to share their views.

3️⃣ Be kind and respect privacy

  • Be kind and supportive to others.

  • Do not criticise or insult anyone.

  • Music24 values equality, diversity and inclusion.

  • If you are worried about someone, please speak to a staff member in private.

3. HAVE YOUR SAY WITH OUR VOICE BOX

Please complete the form below and submit your message in confidence to be considered for discussion at the next Forum meeting.

If you wish to leave a comment anonymously, please enter Anon as your First Name and Anon as your Last Name.

Please indicate if your message is Personal or General in the option box below.

If your message is Personal, it will be passed on to a suitable member of staff who will contact you to discuss further.

If your message is General, it will be considered for inclusion in the next Forum’s Agenda.

4. DATES OF NEXT FORUMS

30th October 2025 at 6pm
18th December 2025 at 10.30am
26th February 2026 at 6pm
30th April 2026 at 10.30am
25th June 2026 at 6pm

For more information about the Sunflower Forums or to request a copy of the ToR (Terms of Reference) or the Minutes of the Forum Meetings, please contact Millie at sunflowerforum@music24.org.uk

5. FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS FORUMS

Click on the blue image below to find Feedback from the most recent Sunflower Forum.

If you would like to request copies of Feedback from previous Forums, please contact Millie at sunflowerforum@music24.org.uk or telephone 01582 250024 and we will arrange for these to be sent to you.