Yamsen:SpeciallyMusic

29/03/2026

On Friday morning at the YAM Spring concert we were presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service by The Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire. It was a really joyful celebration of all the work the volunteers do in support of the children and adults that YAMSEN reaches.

19/03/2026

Hannah and Diane enjoyed leading an assembly and music workshops at Queensway Primary School this morning.

26/02/2026

Great to see the good work going on at Kingsland School.

We were so thrilled to be able to visit Kingsland Primary School the week before last. Based in Wakefield, this school is a wonderful example of Sounds of Intent in action - in the early stages. The school also participated in our pilot scheme for our soon-to-be-launched Sounds of Intent School Awards and, we are proud to say, has successfully achieved their bronze award.

To hear more about Headteacher Amy Johnston’s experience implementing inclusive music making, check out our Youtube (youtube.com/soundsofintent) and visit the Webinar we released about the school awards. Amy gives some more insights there.

Well done Kingland School!

Image description: Our founder Adam Ockelford, wearing an orange jumper, stands next to Amy Johnson, headteacher of Kingsland School, wearing a white jumper. They are jointly holding a Sounds of Intent Bronze School Awards certificate, which features the awards logo at the top. This is a gold ring with a bronze star in the middle set against the Sounds of Intent colours of maroon, blue and green.

04/02/2026

A free and non-competitive performance opportunity for SEND school pupils:

Wharfedale Festival Music Makers' Class
7th May 2026 - Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley

More information available at

YAMSEN:SpeciallyMusic and Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts collaborate annually on two special events: the non-competitive Music Makers Class and an annual summer concert, both for performers with additional needs. Music Makers’ ClassThursday 7th May 2026, 10.30 for 11am – 12 noonCraigland...

03/02/2026

Our May 2026 Multisensory and Music Days are now open for booking 🚂 🚂 🚂

Link to the booking form in the comments

21/01/2026

🌟 Celebrate 30 Years of the Beamsley Project, Bolton Abbey! 🌟
Join us in creating a special stitched sampler to mark this milestone. Each stitch represents a donation, helping us continue providing accessible holidays in the Yorkshire Dales for people with disabilities, their families, and carers.
As the sampler grows, it will become a beautiful visual reminder of the community that makes our work possible, every stitch tells a story of support, inclusion, memories and lots of smiles.
Be part of our history and help us stitch together 30 years of compassion. 💛

You can make a donation here https://wonderful.org/fundraisers/N5zOe
We understand that not everyone is in a position to donate but sharing to your friends and family costs zero 😀

21/11/2025

Being interviewed on radio leeds at 8.40. Talking about our amazing volunteers.

18/11/2025

Thank you to the Telegraph and Argus and the Ilkley gazette for their lovely articles about the Kings Award.

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/25622690.yamsen-receives-kings-award-voluntary-service/https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/25622117.music-charity-receives-kings-award-voluntary-service-wonderful-work/

A CHARITY which provides musical activities for children, young people and adults with additional needs across the Yorkshire region has received the…

14/11/2025

📣 We're absolutely thrilled to announce that YAMSEN have received the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award for volunteer groups in the UK, equivalent to an MBE!

This incredible recognition celebrates the work of our dedicated and talented volunteers who are the heartbeat of YAMSEN. A massive THANK YOU to each and every one of you!

Congratulations also to the other 230 amazing voluntary organisations from across the UK receiving a King's Award for Voluntary Service today 👑

04/09/2025

🎵Hi YAMSEN Singers, we're looking forward to singing with you on Fri 12th September at our first session back! 🎶

02/09/2025

Starting on September 15th - Musical Communication Classes with Ros Huntley.

Suitable for autistic children and their families. Classes are a fun and effective intervention for children with social-communication needs. Sessions use simple songs and interactive games to promote communication, with strategies to try at home.

Musical communication for children and families Join Ros Huntley for friendly musical communication classes, suitable for autistic children and their families. Classes are a fun and effective intervention for children with social-communication needs. Sessions use simple songs and interactive games t...