about us


“… I can”

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Otakar Kraus Music Trust is an independent charity established in 1991 to provide music therapy for people of all ages who have physical, psychological, behavioural, learning or emotional difficulties. It also helps to promote music therapy generally. We firmly believe that every child, irrespective of its disabilities, is worthy of respect and entitled to the best quality of life attainable.

MUSIC THERAPY CENTRE
Our purpose-built, fire-approved studio in Twickenham is equipped with piano, instruments, recording equipment, viewing room, waiting room, wheelchair access and disabled toilet. We also have established an increasing number of outreach projects in London and the Home Counties.

EDUCATIONAL ROLE
OKMT also has an educational role providing information to health and education authorities, the media and the general public

PATRONS
Matthew Best
Gwynne Howell CBE
Charles Kraus
Jonathan Summers
Sir John Tomlinson CBE

TRUSTEES
Walter Lobo (Honorary Treasurer)
John Grosse
Margaret Lobo (Director)