The Amber Trust
To celebrate the musical milestone of Amber’s 30th Anniversary, we have some special announcements planned throughout the year. Stay tuned for exciting news about our new Youth Board and the launch of our music teacher directory – coming soon!
Anniversary related news
Music Practitioner and Teacher Spotlight – Amy Swallow
To help celebrate 30 years of Amber, we are shining a light on our dedicated music practitioners and teachers that make such an impact on the children and young people we support. Amy Swallow has been nominated by Luca’s family for our new Music Practitioner and Teacher Spotlight! ‘Luca has gained so much confidence with…
Celebrating community music at Windsor Castle
Last month, four music practitioners represented The Amber Trust at a special event held at Windsor Castle, celebrating supporters of community music across the UK. Hosted by His Majesty The King and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the evening saw performances from musicians including the London Gay Men’s Chorus, Songs for Ukraine, and…
Our first community fundraising concert of the year raised £1900
In March, Stevington Guitar Concerts held a very special concert in aid of Amber. The event was in memory of Woody Mann, an American guitarist, teacher, and film maker. It also happened to be our first community fundraising concert in our 30th anniversary year. Stevington Guitar Concerts started life as a one-off concert to raise…
Join Amber’s Youth Board
We’re excited to announce that, in Amber’s 30th year, we are setting up a Youth Board. The aim of this project is to give the young people we support a bigger voice in shaping our work. The Youth Board will give young people the chance to: This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to…
Help us celebrate Amber’s 30th Anniversary
There are plenty of ways for you to get involved and help us celebrate Amber’s 30th Anniversary. 30 concerts in aid of Amber In our 30th year, it is our goal to see 30 community fundraising concerts in aid of The Amber Trust. These events could range from large-scale productions, to small concerts from the…
Celebrating 30 years of Amber
This year marks 30-years since The Amber Trust began. For three decades, we have been supporting blind and partially sighted children through music. Our Chair, Professor Adam Ockelford reflects on Amber’s past, and looks to the future: “It’s incredible to think that The Amber Trust is now 30 years old! “Things have changed such a…
30 concerts to celebrate 30 years of Amber
The Amber Trust’s 30th Anniversary Concert
We are delighted to present an afternoon of music on the 18th of May, featuring the talented musicians supported by Amber, and acclaimed pianist Derek Paravicini. All proceeds from the concert will go to The Amber Trust, supporting blind and partially sighted children in the UK, including those with additional disabilities, to meet their musical…
