Grooveschool
about us
We’re a London-based charity using DJing, music production, podcasting and digital arts to build skills, confidence and community.
Grooveschool
About Grooveschool
About Grooveschool
Grooveschool is a London-based charity delivering structured creative mentoring through music and digital arts.
We use DJing, music production and podcasting to build skills, confidence and community.
Since 2011, we have worked with young people, schools and community partners across South London to widen access to creative learning.
Grooveschool
Mission & Values
Our Mission
Grooveschool advances education and promotes social inclusion through accessible, creative learning in music and digital arts.
We empower people — particularly those facing disadvantage — to build skills, confidence and wellbeing through structured creative mentoring.
Our Values
Creativity
Imagination, innovation and self-expression.
Inclusion
Neurodivergent-friendly, accessible spaces for everyone.
Community
Learning together through culture, care and connection.
Opportunity
Pathways into skills, study and creative industries.
Wellbeing
Joyful, hands-on experiences that support mental health.
Grooveschool
Team & trustees
Grooveschool is led by a small, experienced team supported by committed trustees with backgrounds in music, education and industry.
Eddie Quinlan — Chair of Trustees
Eddie brings over 30 years of experience in the record industry across DJing, labels and senior leadership at Juno Records. As Chair, he guides strategy and industry partnerships to ensure Grooveschool’s work remains impactful and sustainable.
Cheryl Vidal — Trustee
A parent of a Grooveschool participant and advocate for youth voice, Cheryl ensures families’ perspectives inform our decisions and direction.
Ana Contreras — Trustee
Ana supports Grooveschool’s digital presence and outreach, strengthening visibility and community engagement.
Richie Littler — Founder & Executive Director
Richie founded Grooveschool in 2011 and leads its creative and strategic direction. A music educator with over 15 years’ experience delivering DJ and production programmes, he oversees curriculum development, partnerships and programme delivery.
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Our studios
Our Studios
Grooveschool delivers its work from two dedicated creative studio spaces in South London, providing safe, focused environments for learning, creativity and mentoring.
The ArcHive (Brixton) is our DJ and music technology space, designed for mixing, performance and live session work.
LJ Works (Loughborough Junction) is our recording and production studio, supporting music-making, podcasting and more focused creative development.
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Governance & Transparency
Grooveschool is a registered charity (CIO) governed by an independent board of trustees.
We are committed to responsible financial management, safeguarding and clear impact reporting to ensure our work remains ethical, sustainable and accountable.
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What People Say
What People Say
“I just wanted to say what a difference Grooveschool has made… The transformation has been remarkable.”
— Parent