# New arts foundation to launch

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/07/28/new-arts-foundation-launch/
- Published: 2003-07-28T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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The Ican Foundation will be launched next month to support, encourage and celebrate
artistic excellence in young people.
First established in February 2002, the Ican
Foundation’s wider aim is for its artistic support to benefit individuals and the
community.

Founded by Deborah and Bertie Headley, the Foundation aims to present the public
with excellent surroundings for nurturing, developing and presenting their work.
It has already started work by forming the Ican choir and orchestra and purchasing
the old Rex Cinema in South Norwood in June 2003. At present there are 39 young 
people from all over London from 11 to 21 who are benefiting from the Foundation.

The Headleys have worked in the social and probation sector for over 20 years. For
the last eight years they have run three Children’s homes in London alongside their
property development business.

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The Ican Foundation is not related to I CAN, the charity that helps children with
speech and language difficulties.

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