Annual report 2024/25

Our latest annual report shares our successes, challenges and stories from across the Music in Hospitals & Care community.

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Discover stories

Hear from people who have benefitted from our live music.

Music in Hospitals & Care is a charity that improves the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music.

Our professional musicians share live music with thousands of people who may not otherwise get to experience it. The live music they create improves people’s mental, physical and emotional health.

From April 2024 to March 2025, our supporters helped us to achieve:

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Our stories

From the Scottish Highlands to the Channel Islands, from Northern Ireland to the Welsh Valleys, our professional musicians share live music with people of all ages. This includes everyone from premature babies in hospitals, to people living with dementia in care homes.

Adult holding and comforting a young child, sharing a gentle moment together.

Alexander’s story

“Alexander loved doing the actions along with the nursery rhymes so I know he thoroughly enjoyed it – his smile proved it too. Alexander responds really well to music and we love to sing together as a family.”
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Keshia’s story

“It takes you away from everyday life and brings you into a completely new world. It uplifted my emotions and put a smile on my face.”

Gordon’s story

"The music has really helped me to forget my worries and cope much better. It brought back my confidence and really improved my mood. It has changed my life."

Carmarthen Breakthro

“You can see how the children light up with the music, engaging in their own way, whether it’s through dancing, clapping, or simply soaking in the atmosphere. Live music helps create a shared space where everyone is included and valued.”

Sharing joy with Northern Ireland Hospice

“Being able to give someone near the end of their life that little bit of something pretty, something moving, something meaningful or a memory for the whole family to take away with them is very worthwhile.”

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