Vision
Our vision is for blind and partially sighted children, including those with additional disabilities, to have the best possible chance to meet their musical needs and aspirations and fulfil their potential.
Values
Our core value is that vision impairment and other disabilities should not prevent children and young people accessing appropriate musical opportunities.
Aims
Our aims are:
(a) to support and enhance the lives of the 25,000 blind and partially-sighted children in the UK, including those with additional disabilities, in their engagement with music, and
(b) to promote high quality music provision for all children and young people with disabilities, where this would benefit those with a vision impairment.
Ambers Impact
In the past year (2024/25):
- Amber worked directly with 722 blind and partially sighted children to engage with music throughout the UK
- 303 Children received Music Awards for instrumental/vocal lessons, support with instrument hire or purchase and specialist resources.
- 126 children participated in Little Amber family music-making sessions delivered at home for under 5s.
- 119 children participated in AmberPlus family music-making sessions delivered a home for those with additional disabilities.
- 22 children participated in With Music in Mind receiving instrumental lessons or family music-making sessions for those with neuro-degenerative disease.
- 152 children participated in Amber Together group music-making sessions in schools and community settings.
“Little Amber is a fantastic scheme. I’m so grateful as it means so much to my son, and to see him enjoying the music and smiling and laughing and participating is a mother’s dream.”