CEO's message
"Wherever people are struggling with life-limiting circumstances such as disability, illness, trauma or exclusion, music creates new possibilities.
Since 1959 – the year that composer and pianist Dr Paul Nordoff and special education teacher Dr Clive Robbins began their remarkable music therapy work, now practised worldwide – countless individuals of all ages have been helped by the transformative power of Nordoff-Robbins. Our work crosses boundaries of culture, disability, physical and mental ill health and trauma.
The three interweaving core objects of our charity – services, education and research – enable us to provide services of the highest quality in all three areas through the mutual support and enrichment that each gives to the others.
I would like to express sincere gratitude to all our staff, supporters, governors and partners who contribute in so many different ways to making this wonderful work possible. Your hard work and generosity enables us to maintain the highest standards and serve ever more children and adults whose lives can be so immeasurably enriched by music."
Pauline Etkin
CEO
Nordoff Robbins
Pauline Etkin has led Nordoff Robbins since 1991, first as Managing Director, becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2008. She is assisted in day-to-day management by a Senior Management Team comprising the Directors of the charity's three operational departments (Services, Education, Research) as well as the Directors of Fundraising, Finance and Operations.