Med3 Music was set up in 1993 by social services, and until funds were withdrawn in March 2009,were supported by local authority & managed by Portsmouth Mind. The dismay shown by members and their reaction to the news that the service was no longer being funded prompted the musical professional and the mental health support worker to commit to keeping the service going on an independent basis. Med
3 Music set themselves up as a constituted non-profit making organisation with a voluntary management committee of 3 non-related elected members. The team have worked successfully with the group for approximately 20 years and are experienced in encouraging participation and supporting disadvantaged vulnerable people through music. A strong bond of trust has been established between them & the members. Their commitment is evidenced by the fact that they continued to run the group independently following funding cuts in 2009. In the weekly 4 hour session members of the group participate in playing instruments, singing and listening to and encouraging each other. If not feeling up to taking part they still enjoy the social interaction of meeting with friends for tea, biscuits & a chat. We provide a sense of family, support & social interaction for those who may otherwise be socially isolated.
