Do you believe that everyone has the right to go to gigs and events that they love, to party, and to Stay Up Late?
For many people with a learning disability this is impossible.
But we know:
86%
said they see their Gig Buddy as their friend
82%
said they felt able to make decisions about what they wanted to do with their buddy
76%
said they’re more aware of other ways they can now spend their spare time
79%
said they now go out more in the evenings as a result of Gig Buddies (not just with their buddy)
90%
said that having a Gig Buddy makes them feel less lonely
78%
said they’d made new friends in addition to their Gig Buddy volunteer
*research from our partner Stay Up Late and is based on Gig Goers & Gig Buddies attending one 'gig' a month