Finding Rhythms CIO

Who we are

Finding Rhythms uses music as a catalyst to empower people to improve their lives. We deliver creative projects in prisons and in the community, supporting people at risk of offending to rebuild their confidence, strengthen their sense of belonging and experience a shift in how they see themselves.

We believe no one should be limited by their circumstances. Many of the people we work with face complex, overlapping challenges and often find it difficult to engage with traditional services. Music-making offers a different way in, providing a safe space for creative expression, reflection and connection.

Led by a team of trauma-informed, professional musicians, participants collaborate to write and record original music - telling their stories and being heard, often for the first time. Along the way, they build essential life skills which open new doors, including the option to gain a formal King’s Trust qualification.

Since Finding Rhythms was founded in 2013, we have worked with more than 1100 participants in over 35 prisons as well as in community settings. We have created in excess of 100 albums of original music and almost half of our participants have achieved qualifications through our programmes.
 

Our culture and values

We believe in:
● Empowerment - we provide a positive alternative to effect change
● Openness - we are authentic, non-judgemental and empathetic
● Quality - we create positive outcomes through professional interventions
● Collaboration - we work together to forge connections