OKMT Charity

OKMT Walk round Richmond Park on 14th November

Fundraising for The Otakar Kraus Music Trust
£4,401
raised of £5,000 target
Walk round Richmond Park, 14 November 2021
Team: TEAM OKMT
The Otakar Kraus Music Trust

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RCN 1178401
We provide music therapy and projects to improve the lives of disabled people

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OKMT trustees, staff, therapists, volunteers, clients and supporters will be walking round the Tamsin Trail in Richmond Park (7.3 miles) on 14th November to raise funds for our 30th Anniversary Appeal. OKMT is based in the Borough of Richmond and provides music therapy and music projects for over 340 people with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

"Thank you OKMT for arranging such fantastic music sessions to keep us motivated when we go through so many difficulties in real life."

OKMT provides music therapy for people of all ages, many of whom have been particularly isolated by the pandemic, to improve their quality of  life. We support the development of children and young people with additional needs and help them reach their potential. 70 children and young people with disabilities attend our OK Music School, learning to play an instrument and perform in concerts, gaining huge confidence. 15 have even passed music exams. We help adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues or neurological conditions, and elderly people with dementia, to express themselves and have improved mental well-being, through the power of music.

"I felt included and the therapist understood my feelings and helped me to process them"

#TeamOKMT taking part in the Autumn Walk:
Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable (Patron)
Councillor Nancy Baldwin (Patron)
Ron Miao (Chair)
Jill Clark (Trustee)
Laura Plail (Trustee)
Kamna Muralidharan (Trustee)
Peter Hadfield (Trustee)
Clare Lawrence (Director)
Cheryl Valland (Administrator)
Valerie Roy (Fundraising Manager)
Mercedes Bianchin (OK Music School Co-ordinator)
Isabel Fitzsimmons (Operations Co-ordinator)
Edison Carolino (Music Therapist)
Chrissy Fuller (Music Therapist)
Yuan Geng (Volunteer)
Morgan Evans (Supporter)
Antonia Halse (Volunteer)
Maria Birocchi (Volunteer)
Tamra Cave (Supporter)
Xavie Dyson (OK Music School pupil)
Kathryn Howells (Supporter)
Charlotte Bibby (Supporter)
Paolo Minà (Supporter)
Alessandro Minà (OK Music School pupil)
Kay Kullaya (Supporter)
Gwynedd Jones (Supporter)

Please join #TeamOKMT on our walk, or make a donation to help more vulnerable people around the Borough to benefit from music therapy. Thank you!

Email: events@okmtrust.org.uk for more information

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About the charity

The Otakar Kraus Music Trust

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1178401
We provide music therapy for people of all ages with disabilities to help them express themselves and gain confidence. FOR THE RICHMOND PARK WALK CAMPAIGN ONLY, all funds raised will be shared with Animal and Rescue Care (ARC)Twickenham. OKMT & ARC are supported in 2024 by the Selwyn Hotel, Richmond

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,400.64
+ £663.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,036.64
Offline donations
£1,364.00

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