On this page you will find links to other people, charities and organisations, who may be of help to you. Even if they can not help you directly, they may be able to point you to someone who can.
We will continue to add to this page, so keep returning.
Helping families, caring for a seriously ill child, make the most of every moment together.
WEBSITE: https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk
EMAIL: [email protected]
TEL: 0808 8088 100
Operates in (Northamptonshire, Leicestershire & Warwickshire)
Early intervention & Psychotherapy Hub, providing multi-model therapeutic support (including Music Therapy) and early intervention services. Sound Foundations aims to support babies, children & adults, with a range of diagnosed & undiagnosed needs, to have the best start in life.
WEBSITE: https://soundfoundations.org.uk/
EMAIL: [email protected]
TEL: 07984 094933
Time 4 Support is a voluntary organisation offering support to parents/carers of special needs children in Northants. They can offer advice, support and information. Their website has advice and some very useful contacts so have a look. You could, also, join their Facebook group to share information and find support in your area.
WEBSITE: https://www.time4support.org/
NMPAT is the county’s biggest arts teaching provider, providing lessons inside and outside of schools.
WEBSITE: https://www.nmpat.co.uk
As part of their REACH THE STARS programme, NMPAT are able to offer Music Therapy to schools and individuals. The nature of this work will be bespoke to each setting and individual. For a discussion to explore purchasing this service, please contact Gideon Malitskie, Music Therapist.
EMAIL: [email protected]
These free sessions are specifically tailored towards the needs and abilities of children with special educational needs, communication disorders and other disabilities. The sessions are also, very much, open to all the family – both young and old.
For more information or any queries, please contact Simon Steptoe, Inclusion Partnership & Programme Manager.
EMAIL: [email protected]
‘Y Not Arts’ believes that there are no barriers to participation in the arts. Each week, they create a fun and relaxed environment for all students and staff to participate in music, dance and drama, culminating in an end of year performance – not to be missed!
Visits to ‘Y Not Arts’ are by appointment only – please contact Emily-May Roebuck, Centre Head, to arrange a visit. EMAIL: [email protected]
More and more theatres are offering ‘Relaxed Performances’ for individuals, with additional needs, and their families.
Go Live Theatre Projects is a charity that arranges Relaxed Performances (alongside their other work).
WEBSITE: https://golivetheatre.org
The Society of London Theatre (https://officiallondontheatre.com/) also has information about Relaxed Performances on their designated page – here
Jessie’s Fund helps children with additional and complex needs, or serious illness, to communicate by using music. Music can provide a powerful and profound way in which children can express themselves and connect with the world around them. Jessie’s Fund is a registered charity working all over the UK.
WEBSITE: https://jessiesfund.org.uk/
EMAIL: [email protected]
TEL: 01904 658 189
We employ, HCPC registered, Music Therapists (to provide our service) but when it comes to the everyday running of the Fund we are, almost entirely, volunteers. Any additional costs that we face, in order to run the service efficiently; abide by current legislation; or mount a fundraising event, are kept to an absolute minimum (however, as you can imagine, our fuel costs keep rising year on year!).
We pride ourselves on the fact that people can donate to Thomas’s Fund (or provide us with a grant) knowing that the children/young people (and families) who use our service, will benefit the most.
We value ALL support. Even if you can not make a monetary donation, you could still help us by donating your time; skills and expertise; fundraising experience or just by spreading the word about us, via your platforms.
