Decision details

Shepway Spectrum Arts provides sessions of improvisation using a wide selection of classical instruments combined with specialist electronic sound equipment and iPad apps.  Four CD Albums have been created by members.  There is a wide range of music recording that includes meditative music, spiritual music, weird and wonderful sounds and sound effects that help calming for people on the autistic spectrum.  This is a very well-focused project. 

To provide funding of £438 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Member numbers have gradually increased over the past year to double numbers in attendance.  We have many members who have severe autism and carers have expressed gratitude that they can comfortable ring their clients to the group either in the main hall or the sensory room.  There is no previous talent required for clients to join in the sessions.  Carers and clients have happily contributed to recording sessions and have been pleasantly surprised at the musical outcomes and impressed by the huge range of musical resources.