Nordoff Robbins annual review 2013

ANNUAL REVIEW 2013 1

Annual Review 2013

Contents

1 Our Year in Numbers

2 A Message from Our Chairman

3 A Message from Our Chief Executive

4 About Nordoff Robbins

38 Nordoff Robbins Education

40 A Year of Fundraising

42 Fundraising Review

46 Vision 2020

48 Thank You to Our Generous Supporters

8 Music Therapy Helping Children and Young Adults

10 Hadrian School

12 Somerset Nursery

14 Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

18 Music Therapy Helping Adults

20 The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Music Therapy Unit

22 Combat Stress

24 MIND in Tower Hamlets and Newham

26 Horizon Healthcare

28 Dewsbury and District Hospital

32 Music Therapy Helping Elderly People

34 Adlington Manor

36 Glebe Court Nursing Home


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Our Year in Numbers

5,161 followers on Twitter

4,223 likes on Facebook

5,369 people attended our fundraising events

£2.2 million raised and we couldn’t have done it without all our amazing supporters

9 clients a dayseen on average by our therapists

11,050 people received a copy of our More Music newsletter

Our music therapists worked in 79 partner organisations around the country

19 students graduated from our Masters of Music Therapy Degree – our largest ever cohort

13 studentsstarting training with Nordoff Robbins

8,544 hours of music therapy were delivered by our students during their training

6 reports delivered Our Research Team delivered Monitoring and Evaluation reports, demonstrating the value of our work to our partner organisations

6,976 people saw an animated film about our work

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A message from our ChairmanReading through this Annual Review, you get a real sense of the immense difference Nordoff Robbins is making to so many lives. Thank you to everyone who supported our work in 2013 and allowed us to make that happen.

You will see from Marcus’ message opposite and from

reading through this review what a busy and successful

year 2013 was for Nordoff Robbins.

I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the

work of the staff at Nordoff Robbins – whether they are

on the services side delivering essential music therapy, in

the fundraising team ensuring we raise enough money so

that we can continue to deliver our services or in support

functions, allowing our teams to get on and do their job.

Everyone works really hard to ensure our music therapy

really can transform lives.

On behalf of all of us at Nordoff Robbins, I would like to

take this opportunity to thank Pauline Etkin, who retired in

February 2013, for her efforts and incredible achievements

as Chief Executive. She led the charity for 22 years and

we were all incredibly proud when she was awarded an

OBE for ‘Services to Music Therapy’ in the 2013 New Year’s

Honours List. Pauline dedicated her life to Nordoff Robbins

and there are thousands of people who have had their lives

transformed because of her work and her compassion.

We were delighted to welcome Dr Marcus Stephan as

Pauline’s successor. Marcus brings with him a wealth of

third sector leadership experience. Since his arrival, he has

started a major strategic review of our service framework,

looking at the way we plan and offer our services so that

we can deliver more music therapy to even more people

across the UK. That strategy is now taking shape and you

can read more about it on page 46.

Yours sincerely,

David Munns OBE


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A message from our Chief Executive“I joined Nordoff Robbins as Chief Executive in March 2013 and I was able to see immediately the massive impact music therapy has on the lives of so many different people.”

If you have met or worked with a Nordoff Robbins music

therapist, you will know what I mean. Being first and

foremost musicians, our music therapists can make

meaningful connections with the most isolated people,

even when it might feel beyond hope.

This work deserves to be celebrated, shouted about and

made available to as many people as possible. I spent

my first year here working closely with and listening to

our teams of staff and music therapists so together we

could begin to lay the foundations for the future. This was

the start of our strategic plan – our Vision 2020. You can

read more about this on page 46.

There was a lot to celebrate in 2013. Demand for our work

increased and we recruited new therapists to fulfil that

demand. Nineteen students – our largest ever cohort –

graduated from our Masters of Music Therapy Degree.

Over 6,600 people saw an animated film about our work:

we are delighted that so many people were able to learn

what we do and see its impact. Our fundraising team

organised 11 events, all of which exceeded or met

income targets.

In 2013, we said very fond farewells to Chief Executive,

Pauline Etkin, who had led the charity for 22 years and also

to our Finance Director, Ruth Fluin-Hardy. We welcomed

Chris Dew, who joined as Finance Director in May.

Thank you to everyone who supported our work in

2013. Your contribution so obviously impacts the lives

of vulnerable people. What you do is why and how we

continue to be so successful at what we do.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Marcus Stephan



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About Nordoff RobbinsMusic therapy is a specialist use of music to help people in many different ways – for some it has physical benefits, for others emotional or social ones. It helps many to communicate where they have struggled to do so previously.

At Nordoff Robbins we are dedicated to transforming

the lives of vulnerable children and adults through music

therapy. We work with people with a range of challenges

including autism, dementia, depression, brain injury,

stroke, physical and learning disabilities and those with

a terminal illness.

The results of music therapy can have a profound impact

on individuals, their families and all those around them.

As one user said, “I simply couldn’t live without this music every week.”

We deliver music therapy in two of our own centres

– in North London and at the Andrew Lloyd Webber

Foundation Music Therapy Unit on the grounds of

the BRIT School in Croydon. We also have a team

of therapists who work around the UK in schools,

community centres, hospitals and care homes.

You will be able to read about our work with children,

adults and the elderly throughout this report. It has been

designed to give you an understanding of the breadth

and varied nature of the music therapy we deliver.

Our Education and Research departments ensure the

quality of our music therapy services. We deliver our own

unique training programme, ensuring our music therapists

are trained to the highest standard. In 2013, 19 students

graduated from our Masters of Music Therapy Degree.

Each student undertakes 3 placements over their two-year

training course, delivering 8 hours of music therapy per

week. These placements extend the reach of our work

and ensure that each student graduates as a fully-fledged

music therapist, ready to start work.

Led by Professor Mercédès Pavlicevic, the Nordoff

Robbins Research Department is a leader in its field,

helping to maintain the high quality of services we

provide. Our research projects and monitoring and

evaluation (M&E) reports allow partner organisations

and clients to see evidence of the benefits of our

work. In 2013 we delivered M&E reports with 6 partner

organisations, some of which are detailed in this report.

© Photo: Paul Meyler



Our work with

Children and Young Adults


Music Therapy Helping Children and Young Adults“The sessions at Nordoff Robbins support the children to develop their self-awareness and self-expression and allow them to discover the joys of communication through music. Music therapy helps our children to find their voice.” Teacher

In 1959 Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins first developed

a new form of collaborative music-making to engage

isolated and disturbed children, which they termed

‘therapy in music’.

Since then, over 50 years later, our work with children has

expanded enormously. In 2013, we were delivering music

therapy in 79 partner organisations to children with a range of challenges including autistic spectrum disorders, physical and learning disabilities, behavioural difficulties, cancer, epilepsy, acquired brain injuries and visual impairments.

Nowadays Nordoff Robbins music therapists work with

children and young adults in schools, hospitals, nurseries and community centres across the UK. We also see children

and young people at our music therapy centres

in North London and Croydon. For many, this can be

a life-changing opportunity to develop vital skills for life.

Music therapy in schoolsA number of schools bring children to our music therapy

centre in North London including the Richard Cloudesley

School in Islington. It is a special school for children aged

2-19 with physical disabilities and associated special

educational needs. The school has been bringing

children here for over 20 years.

Our therapists see children of all ages in the school.

For the younger children, visiting the centre becomes

part of their learning experience.

As well as helping the school with their initial assessment

of new children, music therapy supports and motivates

the children’s physical, cognitive and social development.

Kentish Town School, a mainstream primary, send children

between the ages of 5 and 7 years old for music therapy.

The school has a unit for children with physical difficulties

and an autistic resource base.

Those attending music therapy have autistic spectrum

disorders, emotional and behavioural difficulties, some

lack confidence resulting in them not participating in the

classroom or experience difficulties in waiting their turn and

listening to others.

During group sessions, the children sing familiar songs

together. There are both structured turn taking activities

and also freer group and individual improvisations and the

therapist encourages all children to use their voices.

The teacher, who joins in, is able to see a positive

difference in the children both during the sessions and

back in the classroom. For example, one little girl started

talking in class, something that she had not done before.

Music therapy gave her the confidence to use her voice

freely in the session and then to transfer this to other

situations. The school finds the children who attend music

therapy are more confident and more focused in class.

Olivia from Richard Cloudesley School ►© Photo: Tim Merry

Olivia, pictured right, who attends the Richard

Cloudesley School, has physical, learning and

communication difficulties. When she first started

attending Nordoff Robbins, she found it difficult to

participate in the sessions or focus for any length of

time. Now she plays a wide range of instruments with

enthusiasm and is generally happier and more extrovert.

Music therapy has supported Olivia to discover

the joy of social communication.


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Hadrian School Providing music therapy to children with severe learning difficulties

“I have seen a difference in the children who attend music therapy. They are more likely to try and communicate with others around them.” Teacher

Louisa Kelly has been providing Music Therapy at Hadrian

School, in Newcastle upon Tyne, since 2010. The school

caters for the needs of pupils aged 2-11 with a range

of additional needs including complex severe learning

difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning

difficulties (PMLD).

Music was already playing an important role in the school,

both for social and educational purposes, but it was felt

music therapy would benefit students who needed a

more specialist approach.

The music therapy brings a range of benefits to the pupils

including developing their non-verbal communication

and provides an opportunity to express and deal with

their emotions. It helps their learning outside of sessions

by developing their social and interaction skills. It also

helps with co-ordination and speech and language skills

and can reduce their anxiety. Teachers are adopting

techniques from the music therapy sessions and using

them in the classroom.

◄ Louisa Kelly delivering music therapy at Hadrian School © Photo: Craig Leng

Music therapy helped 7 year old Morris develop his

fine motor skills. Morris struggles to purposefully move

his hands and has little control over the movement of

his fingers. Louisa introduced an iPad to the sessions,

allowing him to make sounds with only gentle touches

and small movements. Initially Morris’ movements were

quite general and he struggled to put his hands on the

screen but with time Morris worked hard on this and, with

Louisa’s help and the added motivation of wanting to

join in with sessions, he became more accurate. He also

became happier within the group and although still quiet,

he is a lot more confident to sing and talk, which will help

him have the confidence back in the classroom.

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Somerset Nursery School Delivering music therapy to young children in a nursery environment

“Music breaks barriers. You can communicate with music even if you don’t understand the languages. I have seen children’s confidence and concentration go from strength to strength.” Staff member

Somerset Nursery in Battersea is a maintained nursery

school for 2-4 year olds. Nordoff Robbins therapist, Ruth

Hunston, has been providing music therapy there one day

a week since April 2012.

The majority of the children Ruth works with are in the

mainstream category and their special educational needs,

including communication difficulties, tend to be related

to social and emotional issues. Many speak English as

an additional language. Whilst the service is aimed at the

children, the needs of the parents/carer are considered

directly within the group.

The nursery identified four key areas in which the music

therapy impacts positively on the children:

• On interaction and communication skills, helping to

break language barriers. The effects often last beyond

the music therapy session.

• Addressing the children’s social needs such as

turn-taking, waiting and awareness of others, by

providing them with opportunities to participate in

an active, responsive relationship.

• The music therapy at Somerset Nursery has helped

with the children’s emotional and behavioural needs,

including boosting their confidence, concentration,

self-esteem, regulation of emotions and interaction

with other children.

• It has helped develop positive attachments and interactions between the children and their parents/

carers and peers. Whilst attending the sessions, the

children are motivated and look happy, enthusiastic

and relaxed.

For the parents, the music therapy helps them to better

understand the children’s needs and behaviour. It also

shows them new ways of interacting with their child, giving

them a break from the daily routine to understand their son

or daughter in a new way.

A child participates in music therapy at Somerset Nursery ►© Photo: Paul Meyler


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Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Supporting children and young people with cancer in hospital

“When you first came to see my son, he was very quiet…and didn’t want to play at all. With your patience and expertise using music and touch, he now interacts in all activities. The music therapy has really improved the quality of his life.” Mother

Nordoff Robbins has been providing music therapy at the

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) two days a

week since 2005.

One day a week, Brigitte Schwarting works on the Oncology

Unit, in partnership with charity CLIC Sargent. This work is

funded by The Promenaders’ Musical Charities Trust.

Brigitte provides individual and group sessions and

works to support the whole family by providing them

with an opportunity to engage in ‘normal’ activities

with the children, despite their ill health. Music therapy

contributes to the children’s emotional, physical, social and

developmental well-being. It can help them express how

they feel while undergoing treatment for their illness and it

creates feelings of happiness during an otherwise stressful

and difficult time. Group sessions enable young people

to socialise and take charge, giving them opportunities

to make choices in environments where things are usually

done to them.

For parents, the music therapy offers an opportunity to

meet other families and provide a distraction from their

child’s illness. The music therapy creates a more relaxed

atmosphere and supports interaction between patients,

parents and hospital staff.

On her second day at RMCH, Brigitte works in partnership

with Manchester Hospital Schools and Home Teaching

Service working with 4 – 17 year olds. Most have complex

needs and are referred to music therapy because the

severity of their disabilities and/or illnesses mean that

they cannot be taught in the school room by teachers

in the usual way. Common conditions include children

with profound and multiple disabilities from birth, those

with epilepsy, acquired brain injuries, visual impairments

and an autistic spectrum disorder. The music therapy allows

these young people to socialise and build friendships, to

engage and communicate, it helps build confidence and

self-esteem and to ease anxiety and alienation.

A child enjoying a music therapy session at RMCH ►© Photo: Paul Meyler

Ellie was two when she was admitted to RMCH for cancer

treatment. She was very ill, in great pain and totally

overwhelmed by the experience of being in hospital. She

was instantly drawn to the sounds coming from the music

therapy sessions.

Ellie’s interest in music distracted her from her pain and

she soon became a regular in music therapy. She would

ask Brigitte for her favourite song about a pony and they

would play it together for prolonged periods of time –

sustaining concentration and engagement despite

her discomfort.

As Ellie’s pain became more under control, she gradually

became more talkative and started using sessions in

a really imaginative way: singing songs, getting the

therapist to accompany her actions and dancing, despite

being confined to her bed or attached to the infusion

stand on wheels. During those times she could forget

where she was and why she was there.


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Our work with

Adults


Music Therapy Helping Adults“For our adult clients, what works in music therapy is that they can over-reach the limiting effects of their illness or situation and just feel ‘normal’ again. For many, that is what makes it so special.” Music therapist

The number of adults we work with is increasing constantly.

Clients in this age group are varied and we work with

people with autistic spectrum disorders, mental health problems, those who have a brain injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative disease and adults with severe learning and physical difficulties.

In 2013, adult clients received music therapy at our centres in North London and at the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Music Therapy Unit (ALW) in Croydon and in care homes, hospitals, day centres and hospices.

ResearchOur depth of understanding about working with adults is

increasing all the time. In 2013, our Research Department

completed a three-year study into the benefits of long

term music therapy on young adults with severe learning

disabilities. Published in the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, the research explains how music therapy

provides this group with ongoing opportunities for

experiencing confidence and self-esteem and for developing

resources and skills to help cope with difficult life transitions.

We are proud that our work with adults can fit into the

specialist settings of education, health and social care,

meeting the specific needs of people in treatment or in

support of their ongoing well-being. We know that for many

adults, what works in music therapy is that they can over-

reach the limiting effects of their illness or situation and

just feel ‘normal ‘again. For many, that is what makes it

so special.

Our music therapy centresIn our London centre, Nordoff Robbins therapist,

Matthew Dixon, runs ‘Music Works’, a weekly drop-in group

for adults with a range of life challenges. The group is

notable for the diversity of the participants. It is unusual in

many healthcare contexts for clients with these challenges

to be grouped together, but it has proved incredibly

successful because of what they have in common – their

ability to be musical. The clients have challenges which

range from autism to learning difficulties and dementia,

with differing levels of severity. For some of the participants,

the group is one of the few regular social activities they are

involved in.

Steven participating in a Music Works session ►© Photo: Simon Webb

Steven, 58, is a regular participant in Music Works.

He is autistic and has moderate learning difficulties.

He can be very anxious, particularly about anything

new. He has been coming to Music Works for 6 months.

Previously, he came to individual and small group

sessions but has a continuing need for music therapy

and so Music Works provides a useful onward

path, with a wider social element. He enjoys the

group enormously.


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The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Music Therapy Unit Supporting individuals at our music therapy centre

“It sounds like a cliché, but being able to do this was like being born again. I thought I’d lost this completely and suddenly I had a route to get out my feelings and emotions again. Blues is about your soul shouting out. I’d got my soul back.” Ian Campbell

One of the clients who visited the Andrew Lloyd Webber

Unit in Croydon was musician Ian Campbell. In October

2009, Ian was involved in a serious car accident which

left him with paralysis on his left side, loss of memory

and loss of peripheral vision. Physiotherapy helped Ian

regain the use of his leg, but his arm and eye remain dead.

In May 2011, after many months of treatment and

rehabilitation, Ian became convinced he would never

play the guitar again. A case-worker at the insurance

company dealing with his accident suggested he try

music therapy. Despite initial reservations, Ian came to visit

Nordoff Robbins in Croydon where he met music therapist

Lindsay McHale. They spent the first few sessions talking

about music before Lindsay placed the guitar on Ian’s lap,

tuning it to a chord, and suggesting he tried to play it using

a slide with the hand that worked.

Although feeling strange from how he used to play the

guitar, it was his starting point and Lindsay accompanied

him on the piano, following his lead as he taught her the

blues songs he used to play before the accident.

Despite the 4-hour journey from his home to get to

Croydon, the sessions became a crucial part of Ian’s life

as they offered him hope and something to look forward

to in a time of despair. Through the process of playing

music and improvising together in the sessions, Ian

began to remember notes and chords, and found

ways of expressing it all with just one hand.

Ian has progressed so far that he is now performing live

in public again with his new band.

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◄ Ian Campbell © Photo: David Sandison



Nordoff Robbins at Combat Stress - Working With War Veterans

“Thank you for making my soul come alive.” Veteran

Combat Stress is a charity specialising in the treatment

and support of British Armed Forces veterans with mental

health problems. With a caseload of over 5,000, their

vision is to enable veterans to rebuild their lives with or

without ongoing symptoms, to help them regain a sense

of control and pursue their ambitions.

Nordoff Robbins began providing music therapy

at Combat Stress in July 2013. This project was an

innovative one for Combat Stress and a new area for

Nordoff Robbins. Similar music therapy programmes

have been documented elsewhere in the world but are

currently non-existent in the UK.

Those who took part in the group sessions felt it offered

opportunities for inclusive activity and encouraged

interaction. They felt the group impacted positively

on their creativity, sense of well-being and confidence,

coming away feeling “full of a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction”.

Following music therapy sessions, staff at Combat Stress

saw veterans’ confidence and self-esteem increase

and saw a reduction in their stress and anxiety levels.

Staff even reported seeing reduced symptoms of post-

traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The music therapy

offered veterans new ways to manage their symptoms

by providing grounding and coping strategies and skills

for anxiety, isolation, depression and low self-esteem.

Participants reported that the group gave them

a distraction from symptoms and an opportunity to

“focus in the moment”.

The sessions, described as “calming, refreshing and cathartic” helped participants relax and express their

feelings and the increased motivation and enthusiasm

carried beyond the music session.

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◄ A client in a music therapy session at the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Music Therapy Unit in Croydon

© Photo: Craig Leng


MIND in Tower Hamlets and Newham Working with adults with mental health conditions

“When I beat the drum it feels like I am beating my problems. It gives me an inner power.” Client

MIND in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) is a

charity delivering services to people with mental health

needs. Music therapist Max Ryz works there one day a

week offering individual sessions and an open/drop-in

group session.

Self-expressionThe MITHN service-users have a wide range of mental

health conditions, including depression, bipolar,

schizophrenia and personality disorders. Music therapy

can provide a therapeutic space, where self-expression

and new ways of relating to self and others can be

experienced. Sessions can involve improvised or

pre-composed music through the use of instruments

and voice.

Music therapy can offer emotional support, increase

communication and facilitate social interaction.

This can help aid recovery and improve quality of life by

bringing people out of isolation, improving confidence

and strengthening their sense of identity.

Many of the service-users who participate in music

therapy find it difficult to take part in other therapeutic

interventions. The staff at MITHN, who have witnessed

music therapy’s positive impact on service-users’

recovery, suggest it speeds up their rehabilitation,

offering opportunities to gain autonomy and control.

Many of MITHN’s clients report that Max’s sessions

help them to “feel completely different” and can have

positive mood changing effects outside the session

including reigniting past interests “this group got me singing again.”

Dave in a music therapy session with Max ►© Photo: Dean Fardell

Dave has a diagnosis of Bipolar affective disorder,

which causes him to have severe mood swings.

He has attended music therapy at MITHN for many

years. The sessions provide a safe and creative space

where he can channel his energy and feelings. Dave

works through a wide range of songs and is able to

think about the musical process with Max, his music

therapist. At the start of each session, Dave will often

feel depressed, stuck and irritable but when he sings,

his mood lifts, enabling him to move on. Dave’s mood

swings are now under control and his life has increased

in stability. The music therapy sessions play a vital role in

maintaining his mental health.


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Horizon Healthcare Delivering music therapy to adults with physical and learning disabilities

“Music therapy can have enormous benefits for adults with learning disabilities; physical, emotional and psychological. Music can even help with language development. It can have a very positive effect on behaviour and the weekly sessions delivered by Alan are thoroughly enjoyed.” Jackie Kaye. Deputy Manager, Hampton House, Horizon Healthcare

Horizon Healthcare, in the North of England, provides

housing and support for adults with learning difficulties and

associated complex needs. Nordoff Robbins therapists

Alan Rudkin and Richard Bennett provide music therapy

at 4 different Horizon homes. Both work with individuals,

groups and staff to promote independence, communication,

social interaction and expression and there is high demand

for music therapy.

The sessions are adapted to meet the various needs of

each person. Individual sessions focus on specific aims

and can accommodate those who are very sensitive to

the sounds and behaviours of others. During music

therapy sessions, musical instruments, sounds and

movements are explored together to help develop

communication and independence and can also help

improve motor skills and allow participants to have

more control over their physical movements.

The weekly group session allows residents to connect with

one another, strengthening friendships between them in the

process. The group promotes a positive environment in each

of the homes and helps the residents communicate more

effectively with their peers and the world around them.

The music therapy also contributes to social events at the

home. For example, the group performed at a Christmas

event in December 2013, which involved the whole

organisation plus family members.

“Within the Horizon Homes, music therapy has been a part of our weekly activities for many years and the contribution made to our residents has been invaluable. Every week, residents look forward to their sessions.” Diana Marshall, Area Operations Manager for Horizon Healthcare

“All the service users that attend music therapy really enjoy it and it has a very positive effect on their behaviour…Alan is very popular with all of our service-users and they look forward to their sessions...It is fantastic to see how the service-users have come on during the sessions.” Clare Morson, Service Manager, Hampton House, Horizon Healthcare

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◄ Alan Rudkin delivering music therapy at Horizon Healthcare © Photo: Paul Meyler


John, 51, was placed on life support after collapsing with an

acute intracerebral bleed (bleeding into the brain tissue). He

had suffered an aneurysm 20 years earlier and believed that

listening to his favourite music - Freddie Mercury and Queen

- had helped him through this traumatic time.

During his stay at Dewsbury and District Hospital he had

poor memory, his mood was low and passive and he was

unable to sustain or divide his attention effectively.

In early sessions, Alan and John spent time listening to

music Alan loved as well as exploring musical instruments,

with particular emphasis on utilising his weaker left side.

John often spoke about the strength and support of his wife

Ann and it was from these conversations that a decision to

write a song dedicated to her was first discussed.

Writing lyrics for a song demanded that John be more

structured, focused and precise with his vocabulary.

The lyrics were very emotive and John spoke regularly about

the emotional release he felt in sharing his feelings through

both writing and performing his song to the rest of his family.

His family commented on the clarity and determination of

John’s voice on the finished recording. This was a stark

contrast to when John first suffered his stroke which had

affected his ability to make himself heard and understood.

Dewsbury and District Hospital Delivering music therapy in a Neuro-Rehabilitation setting

“I’ve made incredible progress and it’s all thanks to the music therapy…When anyone asks how music can have such a profound effect, I tell them it rebuilt me mentally, emotionally and physically from the inside out.” John, client

Nordoff Robbins’ Alan Rudkin has been providing music

therapy at the Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Unit

at Dewsbury and District Hospital since 2010, initially as

part of his music therapy training.

The ward he works on provides rehabilitation for adults

with a variety of conditions including stroke, traumatic

brain injuries, multiple sclerosis and a number of rare

neurological disorders. Alan is considered an integral

part of the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working

alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists,

dieticians and speech and language therapists.

The music making supports the ward’s model

of rehabilitation.

Music therapy is offered in individual or group sessions

and can help patients where even the most severe

damage has occurred. It can help them find confidence

in their way of communicating, increase autonomy and

independence which may have been affected by

their illness.

Music-making can also support physical rehabilitation.

For example, playing the keyboard develops fine motor

skills and balance and singing can help expand lungs

and develop breath control.

The group sessions can be a natural progression from the

individual sessions where patients, often isolated in their

own hospital bay, can meet each other and socialise.

A patient at Dewsbury and District Hospital joins a music therapy session with Alan Rudkin ►© Photo: Paul Meyler


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Our work with

Elderly People



Music Therapy Helping Elderly People “Music therapy can be beneficial in transforming individual lives, in enhancing resident - carer relationships and in creating a meaningful community for people living with dementia.” Stuart Wood, music therapist

Dementia has become a major focus of work for music

therapists. The number of people living with dementia,

currently estimated at 820,000 in the UK, is forecast to rise

rapidly in the coming years. It is estimated that by 2021,

the number of people with dementia in the UK will have

increased to around one million.

Music Therapy and the National Dementia StrategyThere is a growing awareness of the benefits that the

therapeutic use of music has to offer people with dementia.

In its National Dementia Strategy, the Government has

given official recognition to this use when it stated,

“…the provision of therapeutic activities within care homes, such as…music therapy…may have a useful role in enabling a good-quality social environment and the possibility for self-expression where the individuality of the residents is respected”. (From the Department of

Health publication: ‘Living Well With Dementia: A National Dementia Strategy.’)

The benefits of music therapy in dementia care are

widespread. It can motivate residents to participate in

a meaningful activity, it can elicit focused and meaningful

communication and interaction and thereby reduce

frustration and disorientation. It has the ability to

reconnect people positively with past experiences and

provide an atmosphere of well-being and awareness

of accomplishment.

Demand for Nordoff Robbins’ work in dementia care

homes across the UK is increasing. This includes our

work with Barchester Healthcare, in the form of the

Barchester Nordoff Robbins Initiative (BNRI). The BNRI is

a collaborative initiative, aimed at recruiting and supporting

music therapists in Barchester homes, sharing skills for

care across the company, and providing opportunities for

research and dissemination of knowledge.

Barchester Healthcare is one of the biggest independent

care providers in the UK with over 200 care homes,

with services that range from dementia care to assisted

living and more. The BNRI was set up in 2005 as a pilot

project in a single home, but proved so successful that

Barchester established a permanent team of music

therapists, which has continued to increase in size

and importance.

The programme is led by Stuart Wood who writes regularly

and lectures around the world about music therapy. Stuart

is also a PhD student with Nordoff Robbins, researching

the evaluation of music therapy.

ResearchIn 2013, the Nordoff Robbins Research Department

published the culmination of a three-year study into music

therapy in dementia care homes. Published in Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice,

the study looked at the impact of music therapy across

a number of care homes in which Nordoff Robbins

therapists work. The study found that music therapy

impacts both upon the individual person with dementia

by generating rapport and meaningful communication;

and also on the social environment of care homes and the

people who work in or visit them. The study confirmed that

music therapy can be beneficial in transforming individual

lives, in enhancing resident-carer relationships and in

creating a meaningful community for people living

with dementia.

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Adlington Manor Delivering music therapy in a dementia care home

“It is lovely to see the residents forgetting what is troubling them and losing themselves in the music. It is amazing to see people who are usually agitated or struggling to find words become calm and even able to sing along when Richard plays the right melodies.” Staff member

Music therapist Richard Sanderson has provided music

therapy at Adlington Manor care home in Cheshire since

2005. Part of Barchester Healthcare, the home provides

expert nursing care for older people as well as specialised

dementia care.

Richard provides one-to-one and group music therapy

sessions with people with advanced or mid-stages of

dementia. Improvisation underpins all of his work and

each person’s contribution - whether it is singing, playing,

dancing or gestures - is incorporated into the music to

establish coherent and meaningful communication. In this

way, for people living with dementia, music offers ways out

of confusion, isolation and disorientation.

The group work takes place in the unit’s lounge,

with 10-15 people. This enables residents to enjoy

social life on a bigger scale and enlivens and focuses

them. It helps to reduce agitation and anxiety and

create a positive atmosphere supporting the residents’

well-being. For some of the residents, whose dementia

has affected their ability to converse, participating

in music therapy provides their only enjoyable

community experience.

In June, Richard was awarded the “Special RecognitionAward for Outstanding Achievement in the Field ofDementia Care” by Barchester Healthcare.

An Adlington Manor resident joins a music therapy session with Richard Sanderson ►© Photo: Paul Meyler

Louise is 92 years old and sits in her chair in the lounge

of the care home. The limiting effects of her advanced

dementia can make her anxious and isolated. She does not

recognise loved ones and has very little language use left.

One afternoon during music therapy, Louise’s granddaughter

and her two children entered the lounge and sat down

beside her. They greeted her as usual, but Louise was unable

to recognise or respond to them. The music therapy session

started with an old popular song. Taking Louise’s hand,

her granddaughter began singing the song to her. Louise

lifted her head, looked at her granddaughter and smiled.

She raised her eyebrows and nodded as if acknowledging

they were there. As the singing continued, her great-

grandchildren, who had previously appeared uncomfortable

in her presence, now moved closer to her. As the singing

came to a close, the whole family seemed moved and

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Glebe Court Nursing Home Supporting elderly residents with music therapy

“Relatives have told me how excited they are to know and see residents actively engage in music therapy. One said recently ‘music therapy brings a spot of sunshine in the week’.” Music therapist

Glebe Court, near Bromley in Kent, is a nursing home

providing specialist support and care for elderly people

with physical frailty, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

It also offers palliative care and supports people with

life limiting illness. Newly graduated music therapist

Kwaku Tieku started working at the home in September

2013. Before that, the home had no prior experience of

music therapy.

Relatives, friends and staff members are encouraged

to join in with both group and individual sessions.

Kwaku starts off with familiar songs and offers

instruments to those who want to play them. The mood

in the sessions is energetic, fun and fulfilling as the

group tend to sing along to songs and improvise on

the instruments.

Staff, relatives and friends have given positive feedback

about music therapy in Glebe Court. Relatives were

initially sceptical about whether their family members

would respond but having witnessed and actively

participated in the sessions, they have seen the clear

benefits music therapy can bring.

◄ Kwaku during a music therapy session at Glebe Court © Photo: Paul Meyler

One of the residents is 91 year old Nora, who is bed

ridden. Nora lived with her husband in the home until

he died a few years ago. She has a good knowledge of

songs and a lovely singing voice and used to be a keen

dancer. Smiling throughout the session, she tries to sing or

hum along to most of the songs and often strums a guitar

or plays a small glockenspiel. She plays with her left hand

as she has a weakness in her right hand. She is always

happy to see Kwaku and her mood brightens visibly when

he enters the room. At times, she closes her eyes to the

sounds of the piano and raises her eyebrows in response

to high notes on the keyboard. At the end of the sessions,

Nora’s mood remains calm, relaxed and happy and

always tells Kwaku how much she is looking forward to

the next session.


Nordoff Robbins EducationSecuring the future of Music Therapy

We’ve been training music therapists since 1974. We live in a world of rapid change and our services, training and research departments are closely linked, ensuring our training programme draws on the latest thinking, skill sets and research.

At Nordoff Robbins we run a two-year Master of Music

Therapy degree course in London and Manchester, training

musicians to become the music therapists of the future.

In 2013, 26 students were enrolled – 13 in London

and another 13 in Manchester. The programme is

validated through an academic partnership with City

University, London.

Students learn the best ways to engage people musically, to

connect with people whose life experience, illness, disability

or social exclusion make it hard for them to participate

in life. Our therapists learn about the tradition of Nordoff

Robbins music therapy as well as drawing relevant ideas

from psychology, musicology, sociology, culture and health

studies.

The course is led by programme director Dr Simon Procter.

Simon is an experienced music therapist who has published

in the fields of music, music therapy and music and health/

well-being.

The need The provision of music services continues to grow and there

is increasing demand for highly skilled music therapists who

are able to meet the diverse needs of their clients and work

professionally in team-based, inter-disciplinary contexts.

The impact Our education programme:

• Ensures there will be enough music therapists to meet

demand at a time when we are seeing year-on-year

growth in our music services provision throughout

England.

• Gives the assurance of professional-level practice, and

safeguards the skills and knowledge of Nordoff Robbins

music therapists practicing in the UK.

• Supports an entrepreneurship model, in which our

students actively seek and develop new placements in

the community, bringing music therapy to new places

and growing its practice.

• Cultivates new practical skills for music therapists working

in very specialised ways with people with particular

needs, and within sensitive environments.

• Ensures safe professional practice of music therapy by

educating students about ethics, best practices, how to

act as a health care professional, and how to stay current

and informed.

By training our own therapists we can ensure that the future

of the unique Nordoff Robbins approach is protected and

enhanced, and that we are able to continue to transform lives

through our vital service.

Nordoff Robbins runs a PhD programme, also validated by

City University. We currently have four experienced music

therapists working on this research-based programme,

leading to the award of a doctorate. This programme is

linked to the Nordoff Robbins Research Department, and

headed up by the Director of Research, Professor Mercédès

Pavlicevic. The PhD programme provides the possibility for

music therapists to pursue further more specialised study

in music therapy, which benefits both their own professional

development, but also the academic and scholarly reputation

of Nordoff Robbins.

Nordoff Robbins students at their graduation ceremony in London ►

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“Nordoff Robbins is an organisation that lies very close to our hearts.” Chris Martin, Coldplay

1. Coldplay and Gaby Roslin with Ed and Caroline Buckley at the O2 Silver Clef Awards. 2. Angie Robertson (centre left) and guests at the Race Day. 3. Ugo Monye, Mike Tindall and Mark Cueto at the Six Nations Rugby Dinner. 4. Rupert Everett and Bill Nighy at the Carol Service. 5. The Nordoff Robbins Race Day. 6. Guests enjoy the Clay Shoot.

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Fundraising Review“We’ve worked with Nordoff Robbins for over 10 years and we’re as enthusiastic about our partnership now as we were on that very first day. We believe that music can make a difference and so we are proud to be associated with such invaluable work. The commitment and energy that Nordoff Robbins put into improving the lives of others is inspirational and we’re delighted to support an event that helps to celebrate that.” Shadi Halliwell, Head of Brand, O2, about the O2 Silver Clef Awards

As a charity, Nordoff Robbins does not receive any

government funding. We rely heavily on voluntary donations,

our own fundraising events and events organised by our

supporters to fund our life-transforming work. Each year

we need to raise £3 million to maintain our current level of

services. We need to raise even more if we are to meet the

ever increasing demand for our services.

Fundraising to make a differenceAt Nordoff Robbins we are proud of our supporters and

fundraisers who enable us to deliver our life transforming

work. 2013 proved to be a busy and eventful year.

Event fundraisingIn 2013 we organised 11 events, raising well over £1 million. These included:

Nordoff Robbins Six Nations Rugby DinnerIn January, the 17th Nordoff Robbins Six Nations Rugby

Dinner, in partnership with VU Ltd, celebrated the careers

of Andy Gomarsall and Mark Cueto. Performances from

Madness and Stereophonics and a good turn-out of well-

known rugby players ensured it was a memorable night.

O2 Silver Clef AwardsThe O2 Silver Clef Awards in June, celebrating the best

in the music industry, raised £490,000. Awards went to

Coldplay, Barry Gibb, Labrinth, The Clash, One Direction,

Alison Moyet, Jessie Ware, Alison Balsom, Ray Davies and

Vampire Weekend. Whilst in London to collect his Lifetime

Achievement Award, Barry Gibb visited the London Centre

and met a group of children receiving music therapy from

the Richard Cloudesley School.

Football Extravaganza The 18th Football Extravaganza in October, honoured

the one and only Pelé, recognising his contribution to the

beautiful game. We were honoured when he took the time

to visit us and meet our clients.

The Music Industry Trusts AwardThe Music Industry Trusts Award dinner in November

recognised Annie Lennox’s outstanding contribution

to music. We are proud to call Annie an Ambassador.

Support from companiesNordoff Robbins received support from a number of

companies in 2013 from direct donations to Charity of

the Year partnerships, cause related marketing initiatives,

gifting and sponsorship around our events and support

through the provision of services in kind. In particular

we were proud to be chosen as Charity of the Year

by multi-disciplinary global business advisory firm,

FTI Consulting, who raised over £20,000 in 2013.

“ Our staff from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa voted overwhelmingly to support the inspiring work done by Nordoff Robbins, enriching lives through music therapy. This work helps people of all ages and abilities struggling with a broad spectrum of illnesses and challenges to their everyday lives. Indeed it was this breadth that was especially appealing to FTI Consulting”. Lord Mark Malloch Brown

Chairman, FTI Consulting


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Fundraising events income net of costs £1,074,618

Income from charitable activities £613,573

Investment income net of costs £190,596

Other income £10,602

Charitable activities £2,768,263

Fundraising costs £427,417

Governance £87,044

Expenditure £3,282,724(net of investment management and fundraising

event costs)

Income £3,061,852(net of investment management and fundraising

event costs)

The following financial information has been summarised from the charity’s annual report and accounts,

which are available on our website.

Governors and Senior Management Team GovernorsMr David Munns OBE Chairman

Mr Mike Miller Treasurer

Mr Brian Berg Resigned August 2013

Ms Jane Bryant

Mr Perry Crosthwaite

Mr Derek Green Resigned May 2013

Mr Howard Jones

Mr Mike Lymath

Mr Philip Mason Resigned July 2013

Mr Brian McLaughlin

Mr Jeremy Mills

Mr Neil Warnock Appointed September 2013

Senior Management TeamDr Marcus Stephan Chief Executive

Dr Gary Ansdell Director of Education

Jo Carter Director of Fundraising &

Communications

Chris Dew Director of Finance

Prof. Mercédès Pavlicevic Director of Research

Miranda Seymour-Smith Music Services Operations

Transition Consultant

Rachel Verney Director of Quality &

Professional Standards


Regular GivingMartha was one of 60 regular givers who together

donated over £10,000 last year, helping to ensure we

have a growing, stable and reliable stream of income.

Inspirational fundraisers going the extra mileIn 2013 over £127,000 was raised by supporters

taking up the challenge and fundraising through their

own initiatives and activities for Nordoff Robbins.

Our supporters ran, cycled, walked, played, sang and

swam their way to fundraising success. David Abrahams

even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for us.

Festival feverOur very first Live Music Appeal was fronted by Radio 1

DJ Annie Mac and was supported by the family day at

Barclaycard British Summertime, Bingley Music Festival

and Hard Rock Calling.

Fundraising Review

“I give a regular gift because I love music and I cannot imagine my life without it. If everyone who loved music and believed it can help someone in their darkest moments gave a monthly donation, Nordoff Robbins would be able to bring music therapy to everyone who really needs it.” Martha

Trusts, foundations and legaciesWe received over £145,000 in 2013 from trust and

grant-making foundations. That included a donation of

£45,000 from The Classic FM Foundation which funded

the new lecture room in the education suite at our

London Centre, where trainee music therapists study

and practice. Following the development of our legacies

programme over the past few years, we are pleased

to report that £13,000 was raised from people leaving

legacies to us in their Wills. We remain grateful to the

BRIT Trust who continue to support our work by making

an annual donation of £300,000.

Give the gift of music…We really need your support to continue our

life-transforming work. Please get in touch with

your fundraising ideas. Our dedicated team

are here to support you every step of the way.

You can call us on 020 7428 9908 or

email [email protected]

“ Music is a big part of my life and I feel it’s the one thing that we all have in common. No matter what the language or religion, we can all relate to a rhythm or a beat. And to offer people music as a therapy can only lead to great results. I love to run and if I can combine music and running then we are set for a great event.” Richard Van Wyk, Run to the Beat Half Marathon runner

Nordoff Robbins Ambassador Laura Wright and Ticketmaster’s Isabel Paton take part in Nike’s Run To The Beat to

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Vision 2020: An Ambitious Strategy for the Future

Securing the essence of Nordoff Robbins and together building a sustainable and impactful future.

Having welcomed our new CEO, Dr Marcus Stephan,

in March, a major strand of his work was to develop

an ambitious new strategy to take Nordoff Robbins into

the future.

In consultation with staff, trustees and major stakeholders,

this work is being done to confront the real-world issues

that impact on Nordoff Robbins’ future sustainability,

whilst at the same time protecting the quality of service

delivery, core values, passion, and our commitment to

transforming lives.

Securing the essence of Nordoff Robbins whilst building

a sustainable and impactful future is key to the review.

We have identified four areas of strategic intent:

1 To increase the number of people whose lives we

transform by 100%.

2 To broaden our income streams to increase our

income in proportion to our reach.

3 To build on our profile and presence to become

a household name in relation to music therapy.

4 To develop an organisational structure that

supports our business, ensuring Nordoff Robbins

is flexible, responsible and supported through a

diversity of raised and earned income. We want

to become a ‘partner of choice’ providing music

therapy to all who need and want it. We want to

be an employer of choice and a provider of high

quality volunteering opportunities.

In the first half of 2014, three strategic development

groups will come together to start looking at ways to make

our vision a reality. In the latter half of the year, our Senior

Management Team will start to look at how to implement

that strategy.

This is an ambitious programme, but one that we feel is

right to deliver an effective music therapy service to all

those who really need it. With the support of our trustees,

the organisation is in good shape to make these changes

and we have the right people on board to take us forward.

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Regular Givers • Sandra Addis • Abbey Courtney • Chris Barker • Tara Benson • Tim Berg • Jamie Blackie • Celia Burney • Simon Bye • Helen Chiverton • Troy Connors • Paul Fletcher • Roy Freeman • Mark Gale • Phineas Gale-Sides • Dominic Gamble-Kempe • Alice Gamm • Derek Halpin • Russell Hambleton • Sean Howe • Samantha Isles • Jessica Kohl • Jenny Lancaster • F & K Lewis • Elizabeth Marsh • Andy Mclaughlan • Natasha McMullen • Ian Melding • Lisa Monsen-Elvik • Grant Morgan • Dylan Moss • Sarah Nichols • Matthew Pelling • Robert Perez • Ian Priest • Alan Ravenscroft • SJ Rush • Richard Saunders • Poppy Savage • Stephanie Seager • Giles Sibbald • Jeremy Singer • Gill Smith • Grant Stevens • Graham Stokes • Gemma Stone • Edward Stringfellow • Gemma Strode • Samantha Thongs-George • Roy Van Gelder • Barbara Walker • Christine Ward • Steve Weltman • Stewart White.

In Memory donorsFamiily and friends of the late: • Kitty Bijl • Dianne (Dorothy) Brockmann • John Brown • Marie Charlotte Cherry (nee Davies) • Ben Conlin • Bob Constantine • Paul (Grenville) Curry • Martin Dawson • Sue Dyson • Pamela Elliott • William Albert Field • Marie Fleming • Frederick Robert John Gideon • Daphney Joyce Hobin • Ewan Jones • Jack Kempster • Robert Kent • David Roy Knight • Malolm Lane • Menna Lewis • Andy Matthews • Professor Denise Patton • Dave Power • David Roberts • David James Robinson • Martin Rogers • Kevin Scarlett • Joyce Lilian Smith • Doreen Patricia Steele • Paul Sutton • Clara Thomson • Clive Vellacott • May Weston.

Third Party Fundraisers • David Abrahams • Brahim ait Ben Larbi • Johnny Aldred • Becky Allan • Harry Allcock • Tom Anderson • Andrews’ Endowed School • Rachel Attwood and the Zurich Community Trust • Sam Baker • Steve Ball • Sarah Barron • Ian and Ruth Bennett • Rachel Bentham and the Kingham Choral Society • Gavin Lee Bevan • Deborah Biggs • Cathy Birch • Jane Bozian • Michael Burdett • Laura Burrows • Stuart Breyer and MallowStreet • Amir Butt • Ariya Carrier • Paul Chapman • David Church • J R Clark and The Parish Church Of St Mary The Virgin, Frome • Jennifer Coffey • Helen Cope • Mark Craggs • Culford Rock Society • Corinne Cunningham • Jonathan Davies • Isadora Dawson • Sarah Durbridge, Frank Huxham, Derek Pilgrim, Tim White and the City of Plymouth Concert Band • Dickens Heath Community Primary School • Dumfries High School • Ian Eardley • Callum Elliott • Ann Enticknap • Epping Forest Burial Park • Kate Feldschreiber • Sue Fletcher • Nicola Fuller • Ann and John Gaimster • David Gifford and the London Road Methodist Chuch Kings Lynn • Abi Gilchrist and the Greenwich Soul Choir • Brian Gill • Sophie Gledhill • Lars Gorting • Shirley Griffin, Liz McAulay and the Second Time Around Singers • Buddy and Pauline Hand • Rody Hart • Tim Hart • Carol Hatton • Sue Hayes • Barry Heron • Debbie Hyde • Daniel Jackson • Margaret Jackson-Roberts • Louise James • Colleen Jones • Jean Kealy • Adrian Kelly • Jamie Kennedy • Jon Kirkham • Rene Le Prou • Johnny Lee and the Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Foundation • Lucia Leong • Lindsey Lukehurst • CJ Lumb & St. Joseph’s College • Mariachi Band (Vicky Berry / Bradley James) • Felicity Martin • Josh McConnell • Carol McDermott • Fiona McElroy • David McGrain • Elaine McGregor • Brett McLeod • Emily McMullan • Ryan Monshall • Charlotte Montagu • Ceri Nicholls • Scarlett O’Connor • Dorottya (Dori) Papi • Isabel Paton • Ian Pirie • Rev Polina Plumpton and St. James Church • Leri Price • Carol Quinn and The Highgate Nursing Home (Bupa UK) • Emma Randall • Ian Reed • Angela Reith • Barbara Rhys • Sami Robertson • David Robinson Kirkup • Julia Rolf • Barbara Roser • Scarlett Rutherford • Dennis Sell • Ben Singer • Polina Shepherd and the London Russian Choir • Sam Sommerfeld • Thomas Spruijt • Kyla Stroud • St Albans Girl’s School • St Bartholomew’s Church & Choir • St Bernards Care Home • Zoe Stephen • Emily Talbot • Jessica Tattam • Nicola Thomson • Twin Atlantic • Joanna Urban • Yulia Ushakova • Richard van Wyk • Su Verhoeven • Rebecca Vipele • John Wardill and The Beverley Blues Festival • Alexei Watkins • Connor Watson • David Wellock • Christine White • Kathryn Whitmore • Steve Wild and Martin Phelps Music • Cassandra Williams • Tara Williams • Lauren Woods • Sijia Yao • Nicholas and Rebecca Yates • Stephen Youngs • Najla Zakaria.

Companies and organisations • 3D Management • 750mph • 4 New Square Chambers • Accenture • ACE Europe • ACS Business Supplies • Addleshaw Goddard • AEG Live • The Agency Group • Alan Curbishley Promotions • American Express • Apple Corps Ltd • The Arts Club • Audi • Azow Music • Bacardi • BCD Travel • Berry Bros & Rudd and Simon Berry • BIMM • Bingley Music Live • Blackrock International • Box Nation • Britannia Row Productions • Bradford Council • Bray & Krais • Broad Gallery • Boodles • CAA • Café Royal Hotel • Camp Kerala and Jennifer Lederman • City Of Bradford Metropolitan District Council • Clifford Chance LLP • Concerto Promotions • Currencies.co.uk • Coutts • Crown Talent Management • Crystal Palace Football Club • Deloitte • Digeneration Films • Digital Giving Ltd • The Dragon School • Duroc Media • Eagle Rock Entertainment • EMI Music • Entertainment Retailers Association • EOS Wealth Management Ltd • Evak Technologies • Evening Standard • Everday Hero • Fairsharemusic • Delaware North • Fishpools • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP • FTI Consulting • Future Music • Gareth Jones • Generation • Gibson • Global Currency Exchange Network (GCEN) • Global Merchandising Services • Guy Butler • Hammersmith Apollo • Hard Rock Café • Hargreave Hale • Heals • Heathwave Music Ltd. • Herbert Smith Freehills LLP • Hill & Knowton • The Hit Sheet • HMV • Hutchinson Lilley Investments LLP • I Like Music • IE Music • IndigO2 • Ingenious • Inkling • IntelliData Systems • Intent Media • Investec • Jack Daniel’s • John Henry’s • Justgiving.com • Knight Frank • The Leighton Pope Organisation • Lancaster London Hotel • Langham Hotel • Lionsgate Films • Live Nation • London Hilton • M360i • Manchester Law Society • Marriot Harrison • Marshall Arts Talent Ltd • Matrix Security 360 Ltd • MCD • MD Flooring Solutions • ME Hotel • Miller Harris • Mighty Humble • Mishcon De Reya • MLex • Modular • Mori • Modest! Management • Monkey Music Ltd • MPL Communications • Music+Sound Awards • MusicQubed • Music Week • Music Works • O2 • Opera Holland Park • Ottolenghi Ltd • Paperchase Products Ltd • Palabourne Ltd • Park Publishing • Peer Music • Phonographic Performance Ltd • Pledge Music • PMC Loudspeakers • PPL • PRS • QD and Dave Wharin • Raymond Weil • Rastamouse • Robertson Taylor Insurance • Royal Albert Hall • Ruark Audio • Sanctum Soho • Sheridans • Sony Mobile • Sony Music Entertainment • Spotify • Syco TV • Syniverse Technologies • Tara’s Music Magic • Teleperformance • Tesco • The Outside Organisation • Three Stones Media • Ticketmaster • Trade Together • UBM Live London • Universal Music • VU Limited • Ward Security • Warner Music • Warp Records • WeGotTickets • Wear Your Music.org • Wembley Stadium • Wenn • Whisky Mist • The White Company • The Worshipful Company Of Chartered Architects • XIX Entertainment.

Trusts • 1989 Willan Charitable Trust • Band Trust • Bishop & Sewell Foundation • Box Trust • BRIT Trust • Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust • Charlotte Heber-Percy Charitable Trust • CHK Charities Limited • Classic FM Foundation • Coutts Charitable Trust • Deakin Charitable Trust • DMG Media • Esmée Fairbairn Foundation • Evan Cornish Foundation • ExPat Foundation • Forbes Charitable Trust • Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation • Golden Bottle Trust • Harebell Centenary Fund • Headley Trust • Henry C Hoare Charitable Trust • Hildon Foundation • Inch Trust • J G Hogg Charitable Trust • J Van Mars Foundation • Jean Eisler Trust • JLS Charitable Foundation • Lotus Foundation • Lynn Foundation • Mackintosh Foundation • MFPA Trust • Naomi Fund • R S Brownless Charitable Trust • Samani Trust • Second Joseph Aaron Littman Foundation • Sobell Foundation • Staples Trust • Steven Bloch Image Of Disability Charitable Trust • Stewarts Law Foundation • Swire Charitable Trust • Thames Wharf Charity.

Celebrity and Artist Supporters • Alfie Boe • Alicia Vikander • Alison Balsom • Alison Moyet • Amelia Lily • Andy Gomarsall • Annie Lennox • Annie Mac • Anton Du Beke • Barry Gibb • Bill Nighy • Charlie Cox • The Clash • Coldplay • Commander Chris Hadfield • Cush Jumbo • David Webb and Amore • Dean Fardell • DP Fitzgerald • Emeli Sandé • Gabrielle Aplin • Gaby Roslin • Gareth Jones • Gary Barlow • Geoff Shreeves • Helen McCrory • Jahmene Douglas • James Anderson • Jessie J • Jessie Ware • JLS • Kelé Okereke • Kimberley Wyatt and Got To Dance • Labrinth • Laura Wright • Loveable Rogues • Madness • Mark Cueto • Matt Kent • Mick Hucknall • Muse • One Direction • The Overtones • Sir Paul McCartney • Pelé • Peter Andre • Ray Davies • Richard Keys • Roger Taylor • Roger Waters • Rupert Everett • Shane Filan • Simon Bishop • Simon Jones • Status Quo • The Stereophonics • Sir Tim Rice • The Duchess of Cornwall • Tyler James • Vampire Weekend • Yotam Ottolenghi.

Individuals and Committee Members • Charles Aboah • Gianni Alen-Buckley • Neil Allcock • Nick Allott • Deborah Alun-Jones • Emma Banks • Charles Barber • B. Barnes • Kim Bayley • Darcus Beese • Brian Berg • Peter Blomqvist • Andrew Booth • Phil Bowdery • Richard Bray • Ian Brenchley • Annabel Brooks • Freya Broughton • Georgia Broughton • Jane Bryant • Emma Bullough • Edward Buckley • Caroline Buckley and the Buckley Family • Paul Burger • Paul Bursche • Professor Jackie Campbell • Colette Carey • Ray Caulfield • John Clark • Richard Clarke • Georgia Coleridge • Lady Emily Compton • Richard Connell • Sean Cooney • Jamie Crompton • Perry Crosthwaite • Maggie Crowe OBE • Gary Crowley • Paul Curran • John Deacon CBE • Terrie Doherty • Barry Drinkwater • Chris Edmonds • Alan Edwards • Andrew Egan • Mary-Clare Elliot • Pauline Etkin • Crispin Evans • Julie Eyre • Gary Farrow • Cornelia Faulkener • Theo Fennell ESQ • Charlotte Figg • Celestia Fox • Stuart Galbraith • Charles Garland • Mark Garner • Johnny Gaydon • Sarah Gentleman • Jamie Gladden • Paddy Grafton Green • Bryan Grant • Derek Green • Richard Griffiths • “Claire Haffenden • Rob Hallett • Clementine Hambro • Giles Hargreave • Alaina Harris • Fiona Haycock • Andy Heath • John Henry • Flora Hesketh • Ginny Hoare • Beatrice Hollond • Steve Homer • Peter Hook • Natasha Howard • Steven Howard • Ian Huffam • Kim Hurd • Lulu Hutley • Jackie Hyde • Jason Iley • Richard Izard • Nancy Jarratt • Howard Jones • Daniel Keehan • Willa Keswick • Sue Kilshaw • Helen Kirwan-Taylor • S. Knott • John Knowles • Mark Krendel • Howard Kruger • Kristina Kyriacou • Aoife Lambilliotte • Jeremy Lascelles • Georgia Lederman • Toby Leighton-Pope • David Levy • Lord Michael Levy • Viscount David Linley • Charlie Lycett • Dreenagh Lyle • Mike Lymath • Jeremy Marsh • John Marshall • Patrick McKenna • Brian and Sue McLaughlin • Linda McLean • Ian Mill QC • Mike Miller • Sienna Miller • Jeremy Mills • Nikki Moores • Jason Morais • Simon Moran • Jan Morgan • Lucy Morris • Jane Mulcahy • David Munns • Joe Munns • Jayne Nickerson • Esther O’Callaghan • Brendan O’Herlihy • Richard Park • Steve Parkinson • Nick Phillips • Tony Prince • Mags Revell • Sami Robertson • Kath Robinson • Andrew Robson • Piers Russell-Cobb • Paul Ryan • The Hon Jamie Sainsbury • Paul Samuels • Guy Sangster • Pat Savage • Sean Scahill • Poppy Scott-Plummer • Terry Shand • Howard Sharrock • Pete Simmons • Claire Singers • Richard Skinner • Catherine Smith • Sam Stagnell • Nick Stewart • Serena Sutcliffe MW • Alex Tapner • Caryn Tomlinson • Victor Ubogu • Gary Wallis • Neil Warnock • Frank Warren • Alison Webb • Simon Webb • Jon Webster • Adam White • Andrew Wilkinson • Nick Williams • Robbie Wilson • Sefton Woodhouse • Eleanor Wotherspoon • Chris Wright CBE • Alan Zafer • Jessica Zambeletti.


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