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Author: Mikaela West

Photo from the back of the auditorium at our annual concert.

Watch our Annual Concert

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

We are delighted to share the full recording of our Annual Concert 2026, which took place on the 17th May at the Wathen Hall, St Paul’s School in Barnes. Hosted by Amber beneficiaries and Youth Board members, Eleanor and India,…

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The Amber Trust logo - orange figures of three children with musical notes for heads dance on the five lines of a music staff. 'The Amber Trust - Music for Blind Children'

We are hiring: Music Services Manager

May 22, 2026June 18, 2026

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in music and working with children and families to join our team as Music Services Manager. The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within our small…

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Eleanor introduces the Youth Board manifesto!

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Hi everyone, as Chair of Amber’s Youth Board, I’m really proud to share our first piece of work, which is our manifesto! The manifesto was created by The Amber Trust Youth Board members to share who we are, what we…

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A headshot of music practitioner Ashleigh Lowes. Ashleigh has long blonde hair and she is smiling at the camera.

Music Practitioner and Teacher Spotlight – Ashleigh Lowes

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

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. Ashleigh Lowes has been nominated by Amos’s family…

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Amber's 30th Anniversary, News

Chapman stands next to a piano and holds up a blackboard that has 'Thanks to Susan' written on it.

Remember A Charity Week: leave a legacy of opportunity, creativity and belief

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

It’s Remember A Charity Week and we are celebrating the incredible act of leaving a gift to charity in your Will. There are 29,000 blind and partially sighted children and young people in the UK. Last year, The Amber Trust…

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Lily B performing at our concert. She stands playing the keyboard and singing into a microphone. She's wearing a brilliantly sparkly black jumpsuit.

Could you help us find new corporate partners?

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, we have launched six different ways to ‘Partner with Amber’. This is a great chance for organisations or teams to align with our inclusive values and at the same time, help us to…

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Amber's 30th Anniversary, News

A beautiful bike-cart set up with goodies for DFest. There is a colourful parasol, flowers and streamers in the background.

Fundraising heroes: DFest raise £4,200 in aid of Amber

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

We are incredibly grateful to the organisers, performers, friends and family of DFest who have raised £4,200 in aid of Amber – phenomenal! DFest is a one-day music festival which has become an annual event. Dean and Jo host it…

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Amber's 30th Anniversary, News

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Amber welcomes new Chair of Trustees and a new Ambassador 

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Welcome to Fiona Costa, our new Chair  After three years of serving as The Amber Trust’s Chair, Adam Ockelford is now passing the baton to Fiona Costa. Fiona has been a trustee of The Amber Trust since 2013 and is…

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Photo of George performing at the concert. He's signing into a microphone and wearing a cool hat and sunglasses.

Watch: Our 30th Anniversary Concert

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

We are delighted to share the full recording of our 30th Anniversary Concert, which took place in May at the Wathen Hall, St Paul’s School in Barnes. Hosted by Amber’s Chair, Professor Adam Ockelford, and Amber Patron Derek Paravicini, the…

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Amber's 30th Anniversary, News

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Music Practitioner and Teacher Spotlight – Amy Swallow 

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

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…

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