African musician showing and explaining his instrument to audience member Spanish musician playing cahon rhythm with resident who is playing hand drum Elderly lady smiling with a maraca in each hand as she plays Latin American rhythm
£40 means that one person with mental health problems involved in a two-hour music event can have respite from stress £400 ensures that 20 people with mental health problems can enjoy an alternative form of group experience, away from a medical or therapeutic model, through involvement with music £4000 helps 20 people with mental health problems find new ways of developing coping mechanisms through 10 sessions of involvement in music activity

The quality of performance had a profound effect on all, in particular several who normally exhibit challenging behaviour. Day Centre, Romford