British Police Symphony Orchestra To Perform In Aid Of Bradford’s ‘Home From Home’ Appeal

The British Police Symphony Orchestra (BPSO) will perform at Price Hall, Bradford Grammar School on Saturday 10 October to raise funds for Bradford Hospitals Charity's flagship ‘Home from Home’ Appeal.

The concert, featuring music from film and family favourites like Aladdin and Star Wars, has been inspired by parents Louise and Ben, whose son, Alfred Clay, was born prematurely and spent 144 days in neonatal care before he died on 29 May 2025.

Louise and Ben from Huddersfield were able to stay close to Alfred in one of the two family rooms on the 31-cot Neonatal Unit in Bradford, giving them precious time together to make lasting memories as a family.

Alfred's mum, Louise, said: "The idea for the concert came from a close friend of ours who plays in the Orchestra, and we knew straight away that it was the perfect way to honour Alfred. We are incredibly grateful to the British Police Symphony Orchestra for embracing the idea and helping to turn it into something so meaningful."

Bradford Hospitals Charity, in partnership with The Sick Children’s Trust, has already raised £2.4 million of the £3.4 million target and aims to ensure families are never far from their baby while they receive intensive or special care in hospital. By providing welcoming, free accommodation and family spaces next door to the neonatal unit, the appeal will help reduce the emotional and financial pressures of long hospital stays, allowing families to focus on what matters most – being with their baby.

Louise continued: "Having access to a room on the neonatal unit meant everything to us. It allowed us to be a family during the most difficult time of our lives, and it's incredibly moving to know that Alfred's legacy will help future families avoid having to choose between staying close to their baby and getting the rest they need. We know firsthand what a difference that can make."

Laura Riach, Director of Bradford Hospitals Charity, said: "Every ticket sold will help us continue supporting families facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We are incredibly grateful to the BPSO for making this event possible, and to everyone who attends for helping us make a difference. The ‘Home from Home’ build has started and we’re aiming to welcome families in Summer 2027.”

Bradford Hospitals Chairty is the official charity partner of Bradford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working with the trust to provide the very best for patients and staff, funding over and above what is routinely provided by the NHS.

The BPSO is made up of serving and retired police officers, police staff and members of the wider police family from across the UK. Since 1989, it has performed concerts raising money for charities and community causes nationwide. Steph Owen, BPSO Manager, said: "All the musicians in the orchestra are proud to perform in support of such a worthwhile cause, and we hope this concert will raise significant funds for the appeal."

Tickets start at £25, with all proceeds supporting the ‘Home from Home’ Appeal. To book your tickets visit register.enthuse.com/ps/event/BritishPoliceSymphonyOrchestraCharityConcert or email Charity@bthft.nhs.uk.