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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Andy is stepdad to Zac who's been coming to Music Club for many years. He's thrilled to be running the London Marathon for OKMT this Sunday 26th April. Please support all his efforts by sponsoring him here: 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/andy-heale

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Why not take up a new challenge of running a half marathon and raising sponsorship for OKMT! We have 2 places in the Big Half Marathon on Sunday 6th September 2026 and we have 1 place in The Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 11th October 2026. To learn more or sign up email valerie@okmtrust.org.uk

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We are running small group Music Therapy sessions at the Young Onset Dementia group with Crossroads Care 🎵 The group meets on Thursdays at Hampton Hill Theatre from 11.30am - 12.30pm. Sessions on: 16 April, 23 April, 30 April, 7 May. Register by emailing - info@crossroadscarerk.org.uk

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our @biggive.bsky.social #ArtsForImpact campaign. You have helped us raise £22,260 including Gift Aid! 🎉These funds will help more children and young people with disabilities to experience the joy of learning and performing music at OK Music School 🎵

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

One day left to donate to our @biggive.bsky.social Arts for Impact campaign! YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT MEANS WE HAVE EXCEEDED OUR TARGET AMOUNT, SO DONATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE DOUBLED - A DONATION MADE TODAY WILL STILL GO TOWARDS OK MUSIC SCHOOL ✨ Donate here bit.ly/BigGiveOKMus... until 12pm tomorrow!

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Double your donation today in our Big Give Campaign and help more young people like S. "My son has understood that there is nothing wrong in being neurodiverse. Coming to OK Music School has really helped with his self-esteem and being able to build friendships" @biggive.bsky.social #artsforimpact

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Just 4 days left in our @biggive.bsky.social Arts for Impact campaign! K faces the challenges of autism and ADHD, but was accepted to study music performance and technology at university. "They saw her ability and love of music, nurtured by OKMT” Donate to helps others like K: bit.ly/BigGiveOKMus...

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Make Double the Difference today! K is 6 and has a diagnosis of autism. He told us how happy and proud he was to play Yankee Doodle at our Christmas concert 🎹 OK Music School provides specialised music teaching, but has a long waiting list.. You can help by donating today! - bit.ly/BigGiveOKMus...

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Watch J play 'Celebration' by Kool and the Gang at our Christmas concert (below), after only 3 months at OK Music School! #biggive 🥁 £50 – will pay for 2 percussion kits 🎵 £100 – will pay for 4 music lessons for a pupil with Down’s syndrome 🎤 £200 – will help cover the costs of our public concerts

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

NOW YOUR DONATION WILL BE DOUBLED! From midday today until midday 24th March, your donation will be DOUBLED by the @biggive.bsky.social Arts for Impact up to a total of £13,500. Donate here and support OK Music School - bit.ly/BigGiveOKMus... #artsforimpact

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

From 12pm tomorrow your donation will be DOUBLED in our @biggive.bsky.social campaign for OK Music School 🎹🎵 “Our autistic, non-verbal daughter can show the world that she is more than her diagnosis... her ability to read music and play piano surprises many people and makes her feel valued."

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

From 17 - 24 March, donations to OKMT will be matched in our @biggive.bsky.social Arts for Impact campaign! Funds will go to OK Music School giving young people with disabilities the chance to learn music, perform in concerts, and shine! 🌟 You can help by donating here - bit.ly/BigGiveOKMus... 🎵

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

One month until Donations will be Doubled in our Big Give Arts for Impact Campaign from 17th-24th March! Giving opportunities for children and young people with disabilities to flourish through learning to play and perform music in concerts at OK Music School bit.ly/BigGiveOKMus...

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Last night CEO Clare Lawrence and Director of OK Music School Edison Carolino were delighted to attend the Music and Drama Awards 2026! OK Music School is proud to have been selected as one of the finalists for The Rocksteady Award for Progressive and Inclusive Music Education! 🎉🎵 #music4all #award

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We are running small group Music Therapy sessions at the Young Onset Dementia group with Crossroads Care for the next three weeks! 🎵 The group meets on Thursdays at Hampton Hill Theatre from 11.30am - 12.30pm. Register with Crossroads Care to attend, by emailing - info@crossroadscarerk.org.uk

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Help raise money for OKMT by signing up to run a Half Marathon in 2026! 🏃‍♀️Big Half - Sun 6 Sept 2026 - Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich 🌳The Royal Parks Half - Sun 11 Oct 2026 - Four of the eight Royal Parks in London 🌱 To register your interest, email valerie@okmtrust.org.uk

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Worried about missing the last post before Christmas? 😊 Send 100 personalised eCards 📬 Send by email, WhatsApp and Messenger 🌎 Help the planet too! Make a donation to OKMT to help more people flourish through music. See our fun designs here - www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari... 🎄

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🎄Save time with Christmas e-cards for friends and family & donate to OKMT! ✨ Send up to 100 personalised e-cards by email or WhatsApp. No need to queue up for stamps or worry about missing the last post! Check out all our fun designs here: www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

OKMT Chair, Ron Miao (left) with a cheque presented by Kew Village Market on Sunday. We're delighted that this will fund OK Ukulele Group for 1 year!🎵 Many thanks to the KVM Committee for helping us to improve the lives of children & young people with additional needs through music #kewvillagemarket

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Our weekly music groups for pre-school aged children, in collaboration with The White House Family Hub Hampton are up and running! 🎵🎉 Wednesdays, 9.30-10.10am Free of charge To sign up please contact claire.mudie@achievingforchildren.org.uk #preschoolmusic #achievingforchildren

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Our Trustee, Gemma, is running the Vitality 10K on Sunday raising funds to help marginalised people flourish through music. Her trusted training partner, Ozzy the cocker spaniel, is helping her reach the 10K mark! Please support her efforts here 2025vitalitylondon10000.enthuse.com/pf/gemma-lem...

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Twickenham Rotary Club's Swimathon 2025 is a fantastic opportunity to raise money for good causes 🏊 Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025 Time: 12:00 – 16:00 Venue: Teddington Pool Enter: email swimathon@twickenhamrotary.org.uk or call 07366 180789 #teddingtonpool #twickenhamrotaryclub

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

A big thank you to our runners Rebecca and Anthony, who ran the Big Half course in incredible times on Sunday and have done an amazing job fundraising for us 🎉 🏃 There is still time to sponsor them: gofund.me/427c5d43 2025thebighalf.enthuse.com/pf/anthony-m... Thank-you again! 👏 #BigHalf

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We are delighted to have 2 runners, Rebecca & Anthony, taking part in the Big Half Marathon in London this Sunday 7th September! Donate now and help them raise funds for OKMT 😊 Rebecca's page: gofund.me/427c5d43 Anthony's page: 2025thebighalf.enthuse.com/pf/anthony-m...

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

New group OK Music Collective had a great time performing 'Tequila' at the recent OKMT Summer Concert! Find out more about this exciting new group for 18-30+ year-olds with additional needs, by following the link to our website - www.okmtrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o... #inclusivemusicmaking #okmc

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Watch OK Ukulele Group performing 'Pompeii' by Bastille at our recent Summer Concert! Find out more about Ukulele Group, run by Tara from the #londonukuleleproject on our website - www.okmtrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o... #pompeiibastille #ukulelegroup #inclusivemusicmaking

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Enjoy OK Youth Choir's recent performance of 'Candle on the Water' at our recent Summer Concert! 🌞 OK Youth Choir is for children and young people with additional needs, aged 5-25 and is free-of-charge to attend. Find out more by visiting our website - www.okmtrust.org.uk/what-we-do/y...

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Photos from our second Summer Concert, featuring OK Music School soloists, OK Youth Choir and our new OK Music Collective for young adults! 🎤 What joy for performers and audience alike 🎉 Find out more about OKMT here okmtrust.org.uk #inclusivemusicmaking #summerconcert

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Some great photos from our first summer concerts earlier this month! Featuring OK Music School soloists, OK Music School Band and OK Ukulele Group for children and young people with additional needs - giving opportunities for all to flourish through music 🎵💫😊 #inclusivemusicmaking #summerconcert

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We are very pleased to be running Music in Me workshops for children aged 5+ with additional needs, on 26 & 28 August! See poster for full details 🎼 To book a place please follow this link - www.trybooking.com/uk/FDGM #inclusivemusicmaking #interactivemusicworkshop #dalcrozemethod #musicandmovement

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The Jack Petchey Awards Ceremony last week was a fabulous event, held at Richmond Theatre! We are so proud of our OKMT Bronze award winners and Leadership award winner, teacher Matthew Sheath👏🏅 Well done everyone! #jackpetchey #jackpetcheyaward #richmondtheatre

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Join Richmond Mencap at the Langdon Down Centre on June 18th from 3.30-7pm. OK Music School soloists will perform around 5.20pm and we will host a stall along with other local groups, with information on support for people with learning disabilities. #learningdisabilityawarenessweek #richmondmencap

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

OK Music School Band thrilled the crowds at the Richmond-Konstanz-Fontainebleau Twinning Reaffirmation Future Sound Fest in Richmond on Saturday 🎤🎵 Their performance had the dignitaries dancing in the square, despite the threatening weather! 🕺 #LBRUT #LBRUTMayor #music4all

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Our OK Music School Band will be performing at the FUTURE SOUND FEST - a free, family-friendly event featuring vibrant music and dance performances by youth groups from Richmond, Fontainebleau & Konstanz 🎷🎹🎤 3pm on Saturday 7 June, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, TW9 1TP #reaffirmationevent2025 #lbrut

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

How proud were we watching Edison on 'The Piano' on C4 on Sunday night! He played beautifully and really impressed the judges with his technique and artistry. Bringing us the sunshine of Brazil! 🌞🎹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5fP... #thepiano #pianocompetition #piano #okmusicschool

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

We are delighted that students from OK Music School & Band, OK Youth Choir and OK Ukulele Group will be performing in the Temperate House as part of the Kew Gardens Community Open Week! 🎸🎤🎷 See them this Sunday 18th May from 11am until 12 noon. #kewgardens #kewgardenscommunityopenweek

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Congratulations to Liam Heale who ran the #londonmarathon2025 for OKMT on Sunday in under 5 hours! Great effort on a warm day. Huge thanks to Liam and everyone who donated - you can still support him here: 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/liam-heale

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Support Liam, running the London Marathon THIS Sunday for OKMT! 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/liam-heale His step-brother has Coffin-Lowry syndrome with learning difficulties. He recently became a wheelchair user, but coming to Music Club, playing keyboard and drums, brought back his joy.

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

OKMT is now pleased to be a Makaton Friendly Organisation! With therapists and staff trained to Level 4 by @MakatonCharity including musical phrases for use in music lessons and workshops! Enabling effective communication and accessibility #MakatonFriendly #Communication #Accessible #Inclusion

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Places now available at OK Music School! 🎵 For children/young people with additional needs who want to learn to sing or play an instrument and perform in public concerts. Gain confidence and make friends! 💫 Find out more here - okmtrust.org.uk/what-we-do/m... Email mercedes@okmtrust.org.uk to apply

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

✨NEW✨ music group for 18-30+ year olds with additional needs. Explore making music with others, performing and going to gigs! Monday evenings for 12 weeks from 28th April at Hanworth Methodist Church (TW13 5NT). Email info@okmtrust.org.uk to sign up 🎵 More info here - okmtrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

IN OTHER WORDS - award winning play showing at the Exchange Twickenham this Saturday 29th March. It explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the power of music to help reconnect those living with dementia to their loved ones: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk/show/in-othe... #exchangetwickenham

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us exceed our target and raise £11,650, including Gift Aid, through the @biggive.bsky.social #ArtsForImpact! 🎉These funds will help children and young people with disabilities learn to play and perform music with joy at our OK Music School 🎵

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Until midday today you can donate to our @biggive.bsky.social #ArtsForImpact! Your support means we have reached our target of £10,000, so donations will no longer be doubled, but any further donations will still go towards OK Music School 🎵 Donate here bit.ly/ok-music-sch... or scan the QR code!

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Donate here to transform lives bit.ly/ok-music-sch... 👍 R was scared of the microphone when she joined OK Music School, and now wows audiences singing at our concerts. 🎤Watch her story here as she sings Pie Jesu www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2O... .🎵 #music #ArtsForImpact

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

ONE DAY LEFT to Donate to our Big Give #ArtsForImpact campaign with donations doubled until we reach our target of £10,000! ✨ Donate here to help more young people with disabilities flourish through music - bit.ly/ok-music-sch... 🎵 #ArtsforImpact #biggive2025

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

4 days left to help us reach our target of £10,000 including funds matched by the Big Give Arts for Impact - tinyurl.com/OK-Music-Sch... ✨ H has flourished at OK Music School, gaining the confidence to sing in front of a big audience at our 2024 Christmas concert! 🎵 #ArtsForImpact #biggive2025

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

One Donation Double the Difference! Help us change lives by donating here tinyurl.com/OK-Music-Sch... or scan the QR code in the image. Performing in concerts brings confidence to young people with disabilities, and makes them and their parents very proud 😊✨ #ArtsForImpact #disablity #music4all

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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust @okmusictrust.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Double the difference today! Donate tinyurl.com/OK-Music-Sch... and help more young people with autism who are excluded from mainstream music activities to thrive at OK Music School, where specialised techniques make learning & performing music accessible, bringing confidence & joy 🎵😊 #ArtsForImpact

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Our #ArtsforImpact launch video, featuring the poem “Making a Difference”, written and performed by Lemn Sissay OBE, is out now and truly captures the transformational power of the arts! Watch now and get ready to double the difference on the 18th March. 💫🔗 bit.ly/AFI-Double

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