Otakar Kraus Music Trust

OKMT

A key to a better quality of life through the power of music

What We Do

We provide music therapy and music projects for children, young people and adults with physical, learning, neurological or psychological difficulties

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Big News!

OKMT is delighted to have been chosen as one of the Charities of the Mayor of Richmond-upon-Thames for 2019-2020. Lots of events are planned so watch this space!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mass Ukelele Busk

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THE LION KING SHOWING

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OKMT CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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What We Do

OKMT provides music therapy and projects for people of all ages with physical, learning, neurological or psychological difficulties in the Borough of Richmond and surrounding areas, in order to improve their well-being and quality of life. As well as individual music therapy sessions, we run several community groups – OK Music Club for children with disabilities at local charity, Skylarks; OK Music School, teaching children and young people with additional needs to play instruments and perform in public; Choirs for children and young people of all abilities; Groups for adults with mental health problems, and OK Music Harmony groups for elderly people.

INTRODUCING OKMT

Music therapy - OKMT

The Power of Music

Music touches our emotions deeply and music therapy can enable those who find it hard to communicate through traditional methods to express themselves. It has a remarkable ability to enhance communication, social interaction and emotional well-being for a wide range of people. We are dedicated to making a difference to some of society’s most vulnerable people, from children with additional needs to elderly people with dementia, by helping them to communicate, gain confidence, make friends, and take part with pride in community activities.

“It has been a really profound experience to express my feelings through music”

290+

clients

3000+

individual and group sessions provided

55

Children and Young people with disabilities learning to play an instrument

7

therapists

Our Latest News

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4th October 2019

FAMILIES ENJOY END OF SUMMER FAIR

The rain held off long enough on Sunday for over 500 children and adults to enjoy the many [...]

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2nd October 2019

200 PEOPLE ATTEND MAYOR’S GLITZ AND GLAMOUR QUIZ

We all had a great time at the Mayor of Richmond's Quiz last week with a huge turnout [...]

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10th September 2019

SUCCESS FOR OUR RUNNERS IN ASICS LONDON 10K

Well done to our ASICS 10K runners who all ran personal best times at the ASICS London 10K [...]

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Our Mission

We aim to provide affordable music therapy to improve well-being and quality of life through creative and participatory music making.

Become a Volunteer

Would you like to give the gift of volunteering to those in need and put a smile on someone’s face? We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to help our cause.

Raise a Hand

Ideas of helping to raise funds? There are so many ways that you can get involved with OKMT and we are so grateful to every single person who shows their support for the work we do.