Grants awarded

Although just a small charity, this year we have allocated grants to two charities: £2000 again to Nordoff Robbins to provide music therapy to children with additional support needs who attend Riverbrae School in Renfrewshire, and £1500 to the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow for music therapy projects. Wishing everyone a lovely Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. With very best wishes, Margery and the trustees

Nordoff Robbins Report

We have received a report from NORDOFF and ROBBINS detailing the use to which their grant was put last year. They used the grant to help fund over 400 music therapy sessions at Riverbrae School in Linwood, Renfrewshire, benefitting over 100 students who need additional help with social and educational development. This involves one to one and group sessions which included the Riverbrae Choir. You can read about the choir by clicking here.

2025 Calendar

The New 2025 Calendar is available. It's has an animal theme with Emma's pictures in black and white. Contact Margery at emmacameronmemorialtrust@gmail.com if you'd like one.

Grant Awarded

There was an application received from Nordoff Robbins for £2000 which was granted. Nordoff Robbins provide music therapy activities by encouraging participation in singing and playing instruments. https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/about-us/

New Bank Details

 The Trust's bank details have changed to Bank of Scotland from Nationwide. The change took far longer than the maximum 6 weeks it should have taken to get sorted out, due to various delays caused by bank burocracy. This caused some problems in distributing calendars, and some donors may have missed out, for which we apologise.

Also, the Trust is no longer using Virgin Money Giving. If you wish to make a donation, the new account details are below.

Emma Cameron Memorial Trust

Bank of Scotland

Sort code: 80-22-60

Account number: 23996369

2023 Calendar

 

Due to the effects of the covid epidemic, unfortunately we didn't manage to produce a calendar for 2022. 

The good news is that there will be a 2023 calendar. As a taster, above is January's photo, taken by Emma in Iceland. The Calendar is currently in the works and should be available from next month.

As usual, it is made up of photos taken by Emma on her travels. 

We are currently reviewing the trust banking providers. Please contact Margery who can provide advice on  how best to proceed. Email:

emmacameronmemorialtrust@gmail.com

2021 Calendar

 The 2021 Calendar is now available. This time a selection of black and white images from Emmas travels. To order, get in touch with Margery at emmacameronmemorialtrust@gmail.com.

Here is the cover, a stunning photo from Iceland:

 

 

...and the back page, with the photos for each month

 

Butterfly, Panda and Bird cards

There are still some cards available. The Panda cards were created from Emma's photos, and the Birds and Butterflies were taken by the late Laurence McElhatton, a friend of the family.

Get in touch with Margery via emmacameronmemorialtrust@gmail.com to check availablity and to order.

Here are some of the cards (shown unfolded, front and back both visible).

 

2020 Calendar

The 2020 Calendar is now ready. Get in touch with Margery if you want to reserve one or more.
emmacameronmemorialtrust@gmail.com
 
This year's front cover is a spectacular photo taken by Emma in New Zealand:

And here is the back cover to let you see the photos for each month:

And don't forget the Panda Cards and the new Bird and Butterfly cards, too.

 

 

Drake Music Report October 2019

The Trust received this report from Drake Music Scotland

From Common Wheel 2019

The Trust recieved this letter from Common Wheel:

14/11/2019   

Dear all at Emma Cameron Memorial Trust,

Thank you for your financial support which has allowed us to continue our work with residents and patients in care homes and in wards in Glasgow. Continuity is very important as it allows us to build relationships with staff and participants and this helps us to deliver music sessions that have a greater impact.

Two of the care homes whose residents come to the Big Bang Bash, which brings everyone together for singing, dancing and a cup of tea, are now meeting up to do some joint activities. We have also noticed that participants from different places who come together for the BBB are now recognizing each other which is lovely. This event is quite firmly on the social calendar with everyone looking forward to it.

Two of our staff have been taking part in Arts in Care dementia training to ensure we are as informed as we can be about up to date research and ways of working. We have also been working with volunteers who are studying music at university.

Every day we see the difference music makes in helping Common Wheel to achieve the aims of: Improving wellbeing, reducing isolation, increasing skills and challenging stigma.

I have collected some quotes from staff and participants and a few photos to give you a flavour of what we do. (see separate report)

Thank you for your help, it is very much appreciated.

Kind Regards

Alison