Meet the Team
The passionate people behind Sunbeams Music Trust
Our Team
Annie Mawson MBE
Founder & Director
Annie founded Sunbeams Music Trust in 1992 and has dedicated her life to bringing the healing power of music to those who need it most.
Michael Lawson-Johnson
Operations
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Kate Giergel
Projects Manager
Kate leads and coordinates Sunbeams projects across Cumbria, ensuring every programme runs smoothly and reaches those who need it most.
Matty Buck
Centre Co-Ordinator
Matty oversees the day-to-day running of the Sunbeams Music Centre, keeping everything on track and welcoming for visitors and staff.
Julie Blundell
Fundraising and Marketing
Julie works tirelessly to secure funding and spread the word about Sunbeams, building relationships with supporters, donors and partners.
Tracy Scott
Finance Officer
Tracy manages the finances at Sunbeams, keeping our accounts in order and ensuring the charity operates sustainably.
Pete Ord
Studio Manager
Pete manages the recording studio at the Sunbeams Music Centre, supporting sessions, recordings and productions.
Our Musicians
Our talented specialist musicians who deliver our community music therapy sessions.
Will Harris
Specialist Musician
Will brings warmth and creativity to every Sunbeams session, helping our beneficiaries connect through the joy of live music.
Neil Armstrong
Specialist Musician
Neil is a versatile musician who delivers inspiring community music sessions across Cumbria, focusing on ability over disability.
Mark "Stivvy" Stephenson
Specialist Musician
Stivvy's energy and musicianship light up our sessions, creating memorable experiences for children and adults alike.
Alan Hatfield
Specialist Musician
Alan delivers heartfelt live music in our outreach venues and at the Sunbeams Music Centre, supporting beneficiaries and their families.
Keith
Specialist Musician
Keith uses the power of music to bring joy and connection to our community, working with people of all abilities.
Thomas Pullen
Specialist Musician
Thomas is dedicated to delivering high-quality therapeutic music sessions that improve quality of life for our wonderful beneficiaries.
Ian Kellett
Specialist Musician
Ian brings a wealth of musical experience to Sunbeams, delivering engaging live music that connects with our beneficiaries and their families.
Our Trustees
Our dedicated board of trustees provide governance, strategic direction and oversight to ensure Sunbeams Music Trust continues to thrive.
Dr Ife Akintunde PhD. MA. LLB
Chair
Represents legal matters, disability and musicians. Talented musician. A solicitor, who is also visually impaired and as a Nigerian represents the ethnic minorities.
Rebecca Seager BSc (Hons) MCSP
Trustee
Represents youth, mobility issues and events organisation. Community Physiotherapist with North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) NHS Foundation Trust. Volunteer with Sunbeams since age of 8 years!
Karen Addison
Trustee
Born to a local farming family in Cumbria but went away to work in the corporate world of Intellectual Property for many years. Karen now runs her own consultancy firm working with many famous household names such as Paddington, Shaun the Sheep and Wallace & Gromit amongst others.
Linda Addison MA, Chartered MCIPD
Trustee
Represents HR, learning and development and leadership in business. Linda spent her career with a large retail organisation, both in commercial leadership roles and in HR, working across England and Scotland. Experienced in change management, resourcing, talent, performance management and reward.
Ian Elson
Trustee
Brings extensive experience in governance and organisational protocols, supporting the board with strategic oversight and best practice.
Theo Lewthwaite
Trustee
Represents legal matters. Lives and works locally.
Our Patrons
We are honoured to have the support of our distinguished patrons who champion the work of Sunbeams Music Trust.
Philip Glass
Musical Patron
Widely regarded as one of the most influential Composers of the late 20th century. The first composer to win a wide, multi-generational audience in the opera house, the concert hall, the dance world, in film and in popular music — simultaneously.
Justin Pearson
Musical Patron
An internationally celebrated Cellist, Justin is the artistic director of the National Symphony Orchestra, Director of the Locrian Ensemble, Guest Principal of the Royal Philharmonic and also accompanies popular musicians including Oasis and Madonna!
Liam Fray
Musical Patron
Liam is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Courteeners, one of the UK's best-loved indie rock bands. Hailing from Manchester, he has fronted the band through chart-topping albums and celebrated live performances, and his support helps shine a light on Sunbeams' mission.
Hal and Susan Bagot MBE
Patrons
Lord Melvyn Bragg
Patron
Lady Eileen Carey
Patron
Sir James Cropper KCVO
Patron
The Rt. Rev. Richard Garrard
Patron
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Laurie and Vicki Green
Patrons
Neville Howard
Patron
Julia Linette
Patron