Make A Difference with Records (M.A.D.R.) is the creation of two local Surrey men, Mark and Anthony. Both have had a life long passion for music and for vinyl in particular.

“We wanted to find a way to support local charities in a tangible way and increase their presence in the community. Music is such an important part of people’s lives, and vinyl has proved to be increasingly popular as it is tangible and more personal than digital streaming. It just seemed a great opportunity to reconnect people with music and charities at the same time.”

M.A.D.R.’s partnership with Catalyst and their book shop A Novel Idea reflects the fact that reading and music are great companions. Reading books and listening to music are ways to promote mental health, whether by creating the right environment for reflection, stimulating new ideas, or for pure escapism.

Our vision is reflected in the name, we want to make a difference by raising funds for charity by selling vinyl records. If at the same time we can introduce people to new music or reconnect them with fond memories that would be the icing on the cake.