Keep the music playing - Nordoff and Robbins

A gift in your will could help thousands of people access the power of music

Music has been a soundtrack to important moments and events in all our lives. When music means so much to us, passing on the gift of music to others is the ultimate legacy.

A relationship spanning over 50 years

Our relationship with the music industry goes back nearly 50 years. Ever since the first ever Silver Clefs was held in 1976, the music industry, including many artists, have supported Nordoff and Robbins and helped us reach thousands of people over 5 decades.

As we work hard to reach more people, in some of the most challenging times we have ever faced, we need your help now more than ever to make sure the music plays on.

Why music therapy?

Through the power of music, we help break through the barriers caused by life-limiting illness, disability and social isolation.

Our work can be transformative, from an adult living with dementia reconnecting with family to an autistic child finding their voice.

On the video to your right, you can hear how for Inez, music therapy was the only thing that really helped her. And although she was born with a brain tumour, with life-long consequences, she connected through music.

The role of music therapists

Without music therapists there is no music therapy. The music would stop.

They train on our Masters for two years to become registered music therapists, and you can hear what they have to say on the video to your right.

The role of a music therapist is to meet the person where they are, to listen to them and tune into their response. By doing this, music therapists create a platform for connection and self-expression. The positive impact on physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing can be transformative.

How can I help?

As more and more people live with conditions and can’t get access to the support they deserve and need, demand for music therapy is increasing. Nearly 1 million people will be living with dementia by 2030. 1 in 2 of us will know someone impacted by cancer. And 760,000 young people were recorded as having access to mental health support. This is the highest on record. And there are over 300,000 on the waiting list.

Music therapy could help them all, and whilst we’re working hard to reach everyone, we need your help.

Each music therapist could potentially reach around 17,000 people with music therapy over their career. It costs Nordoff and Robbins £20,000 to train each student over the 2 year course, at a full cost of around £500,000 each year.

A gift in your will could help train the music therapists of tomorrow, securing the future of music therapy and reach thousands of people through the power of music.

Our impact in 2023 and how much it costs

Did you know that there are tax benefits to leaving a gift in your will?

Your donation will be taken off the value of your estate before Inheritance Tax is calculated. If 10% or more of your estate is left to charity, your Inheritance Tax rate may also be reduced. If you want to find out more, speak to your financial advisor or visit the gov.uk website.

Next steps

If you would like to leave a gift in your will to Nordoff and Robbins, please discuss with your professional advisors.

Or if you would like more information on the Charity, how it funds music therapy or information on its legacies and leaving a will, please contact our Deputy Director of Fundraising on [email protected] or call our fundraising team on 020 7428 9908.