haddington concert society
equality, diversity, and inclusion statement
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy is available on request. It demonstrates our commitment to avoiding discrimination in any form. Any perceived discrimination should be raised with one of the trustees.
Background
Haddington Music Society exists as a small charity to promote chamber music in the Haddington area. Live music, presented in an environment where the audience is in close proximity to the performers, is a rich experience which we wish to protect and encourage.
A diverse audience, with a welcome to all approach, is key to our ongoing success. We want our concerts to be available to all who wish to join for a single concert or the entire season. Consequently we will strive to ensure we minimise barriers to attendance.
Our board of trustees is elected annually from the members of the society with all members eligible and encouraged to stand. We have no employees and so the work of the society is reliant on volunteers.
Venue
Our venue, St Mary’s Church in Haddington, is already adapted to support disabled visitors with our concerts presented on the ground level with seating which can readily be adjusted for wheelchairs.
The ground level also provides access to disabled toilets. The church grounds offer space for disabled parking and the church is readily wheelchair accessible. The church audio system is loop enabled for those with hearing impairment. For those who are visually impaired we will provide guidance to seats, and guide dogs are welcome.
Programme curation
We offer several concerts in our season. Our goal is an interesting and varied mix of music in the classical chamber music genre but with at least one concert offering something slightly different.
The artists are chosen on merit, availability, and affordability, with diverse backgrounds representing different nations and cultures and ages.
Audience
We welcome all who wish to attend and we would like to see both our audience and membership increase. As well as attracting lovers of classical music we wish to welcome the curious. We engage with local schools to encourage younger attendees, with all under 26 years of age enjoying free ticket access.
This statement was updated in October 2025.
equality, diversity, and inclusion statement
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy is available on request. It demonstrates our commitment to avoiding discrimination in any form. Any perceived discrimination should be raised with one of the trustees.
Background
Haddington Music Society exists as a small charity to promote chamber music in the Haddington area. Live music, presented in an environment where the audience is in close proximity to the performers, is a rich experience which we wish to protect and encourage.
A diverse audience, with a welcome to all approach, is key to our ongoing success. We want our concerts to be available to all who wish to join for a single concert or the entire season. Consequently we will strive to ensure we minimise barriers to attendance.
Our board of trustees is elected annually from the members of the society with all members eligible and encouraged to stand. We have no employees and so the work of the society is reliant on volunteers.
Venue
Our venue, St Mary’s Church in Haddington, is already adapted to support disabled visitors with our concerts presented on the ground level with seating which can readily be adjusted for wheelchairs.
The ground level also provides access to disabled toilets. The church grounds offer space for disabled parking and the church is readily wheelchair accessible. The church audio system is loop enabled for those with hearing impairment. For those who are visually impaired we will provide guidance to seats, and guide dogs are welcome.
Programme curation
We offer several concerts in our season. Our goal is an interesting and varied mix of music in the classical chamber music genre but with at least one concert offering something slightly different.
The artists are chosen on merit, availability, and affordability, with diverse backgrounds representing different nations and cultures and ages.
Audience
We welcome all who wish to attend and we would like to see both our audience and membership increase. As well as attracting lovers of classical music we wish to welcome the curious. We engage with local schools to encourage younger attendees, with all under 26 years of age enjoying free ticket access.
This statement was updated in October 2025.
