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Hot from the Press…
On 5th June 2009, Annie was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary International in recognition of her good deeds in making the world a better place. To read the speech made by Rotary International District 1190 Governor Tony Parrini please click here.
We have received full planning permission for our Sunbeams Centre! Thank you Eden District Council! Now the fundraising REALLY starts! For our ‘Donate A Brick’ Appeal click here
To see details of our stunning fundraising Concert on July 27th at High Head Castle, Ivegill
with The Locrians ‘Mozart by Candlelight’ click here
To read all about our successful Big Lottery Fund bid, click here
Photograph courtesy of Cumbria Life
Sunbeams is an award
winning charity that provides Music for Life to people with special needs
throughout the North of England. We provide over 100 live music workshops per month to people who are disadvantaged. The service is available to children and adults with a wide variety of special needs including physical disabilities and mental health problems, Alzheimers and senile dementia, cerebral palsy, autism, Down's Syndrome, sensory impairments, emotional and behavioural disturbance and profound multiple disabilities. Our most important achievements, however, are those we share with our clients and musicians. The power of music to heal is brought to us in all the feedback we receive from clients themselves, their carers, families and communities..
"The quality of life of our clients is greatly enhanced by the Sunbeams Music For Life programme". Peat Lane Residential Home in Kendal
"Our clients enjoy the sessions and benefit from the experiences the music offers. They feel emotionally uplifted after the Music For Life sessions. They welcome the opportunity to have a common interest as music is a useful service in their community integration and society". Group for Adults with Severe Learning Disabilities
Our mission statement:
"Annie
Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust helps disadvantaged individuals improve
their quality of life and self-esteem through the creative freedom of
music."
Music is used to promote interaction between
individuals and encourage a feeling of group belonging. Social skills
are enhanced as individuals learn how to work together. The powerful
effect of music is used to reaffirm identity, raise self-esteem, and
give people a voice - literally. Music for Life can reach people even
when all other strategies have failed, opening up new channels of communication
and self-expression.
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Singing our hearts out at Haven Care Home, Whitehaven |
Harping on with twins Jack and Matthew, Mum Val and Sunbeams signer Laura |
Our special philosophy is:
Sunbeams ventures into a world where doors are closed, and with commitment and passion, tries to find the appropriate musical key to unlock a knowledge that is there from the very first heartbeat.
Beautiful Amber and Annie leading the Sunbeams team in the Alfred Du Pont Hospital in Philadelphia
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Musicians working with Sunbeams Music Trust |
