What Chiltern Music Therapy does

Chiltern Music Therapy is a UK-based not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC No. 7702358) founded in 2011 by Rosie Axon, providing music therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™), and community music services both in-person and online across 23+ locations in England. Its core products are clinically-led, evidence-based therapeutic interventions delivered by HCPC-registered Music Therapists with additional specialist training in NMT™, NICU Music Therapy, and MATADOC. Service delivery spans individual and group sessions for NHS hospitals, care homes, schools (including SEN and pupil referral units), and individuals at home, with the Chiltern Online / Therapy Space brand extending the same clinical standards to remote delivery via Zoom (including the Online Aphasia Group and Let's Sing).

The business operates multiple revenue streams: quote-based individual therapy sessions (30-45 minutes), Neurologic Music Therapy® programmes, community music groups at £6-£20 per session, bespoke training for professionals, the Learning Space online course platform (free and CPD-accredited paid courses), and charitable donations including from BBC Children in Need. The company is employee-owned and self-managed using a circle-based governance model, employs 51-100 people, and reports 1,466 clients served, 6,845 sessions delivered, and 15,813 hours of service in 2024-2025. Go-to-market is sales-led via referrals, direct enquiries, and partnerships with NHS trusts, care home groups, and education providers, supported by NAPA supplier recognition and a Chiltern Online / LearnWorlds digital platform.

Name

Chiltern Music Therapy

Legal name

Chiltern Music Therapy

Website

https://chilternmusictherapy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chiltern Music Therapy is a UK employee-owned not-for-profit CIC delivering HCPC-registered music therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy, and community music services in-person across 23+ English locations and online, serving NHS trusts, care homes, schools, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Therapy (Educational/Developmental Programs) (EDAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Mental Health Therapy Platforms (Talk Therapy) (HLALAEAA), Neurology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAC)

Keywords

• Music therapy services
• Neurologic music therapy
• Community music groups
• Clinical music interventions
• Allied health therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaconsfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Music Therapy Sessions (Individual): One-to-one music therapy sessions with HCPC-registered Music Therapists, lasting 30-45 minutes each. Sessions are tailored to individual goals and needs. Individual sessions are priced on a quote basis (not publicly listed). Offered both in-person (at home, in schools, care homes, hospitals) and online.
2. Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™): Specialist evidence-based NMT™ sessions for people with brain injury and neuro-disabilities. Delivered by Neurologic Music Therapists. Supports speech, cognition, motor skills, and emotional well-being. Also offered in group settings and online.
3. Community Music Groups: Group sessions for individuals who enjoy music-making and singing, fostering community and joy. Includes Let's Sing (online fortnightly, £0-20/session with subsidised places), Waterside Singers (Aylesbury, £6/session including hot drink), Online Aphasia Group (£15/session with bundle discounts), and other community groups across England.
4. Online Training Courses (Learning Space): Self-paced online courses for music therapists, community musicians, arts in health practitioners, and professionals in care and education. Includes free introductory courses and paid CPD-accredited professional development courses. Learners can also access a festive songbook and resource packs.
5. Bespoke Training & Lectures: Tailored staff training for schools, care settings, businesses, and music trusts. Also includes university lectures for music therapy students and other Allied Health Professions students. Delivered online, in person, or on-site. Part of the NEST Programme for newly qualified Music Therapists.
6. Donations and Charitable Funding: Not-for-profit organisation receiving donations from individuals, corporate supporters, and grant-making bodies (e.g., BBC Children in Need for NICU projects). Donation options include one-time gifts and monthly 'Friend of Chiltern' subscriptions. Christmas campaigns and community fundraising supplement charitable activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chiltern Music Therapy is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company delivering music therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™), and community music services both in-person across 23+ locations in England and online via Zoom. Services are led by HCPC-registered Music Therapists with specialist training in NMT™, NICU Music Therapy, MATADOC, and EMDR, supporting speech, cognition, motor skills, and emotional wellbeing for clients of all ages across NHS hospitals, care homes, schools, and individual homes. The organisation also runs a CPD-accredited online Learning Space platform, the NEST Programme for newly qualified therapists, and a portfolio of community music groups (Waterside Singers, Let's Sing, Online Aphasia Group, Jamming Groups).

Product overview

Chiltern Music Therapy is a not-for-profit organisation offering a portfolio of music therapy and community music services across England. The core offering consists of three main service lines: Music Therapy (tailored sessions for emotional, cognitive, social, and physical wellbeing), Neurologic Music Therapy® (evidence-based techniques for neurological conditions), and Community Music (inclusive group sessions). These are delivered both in-person across 23+ locations and digitally through Chiltern Online, which encompasses Therapy Space (online music therapy provision including the Online Aphasia Group and Let's Sing) and Learning Space (online courses and resources). The NEST Programme provides CPD-accredited support for newly qualified Music Therapists. Waterside Singers and Jamming Groups provide community-based singing and music-making opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chiltern Online: Umbrella brand for all of Chiltern's digital services including Therapy Space (online music therapy) and Learning Space (online courses and resources).

Products and services

• Music Therapy Tailored music therapy sessions that utilise music to support communication, cognition, motor skills, mental health, and emotional wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities. Delivered by HCPC-registered Music Therapists either individually or in groups, in person across 23+ locations in England and online.
• Neurologic Music Therapy® Evidence-based clinical treatment system using 20 specific techniques developed from brain science to support speech, communication, cognition, physical skills, and psychological wellbeing in people of all ages with brain injury and neuro-disabilities. Delivered by Neurologic Music Therapists.
• Community Music Group sessions for individuals who enjoy music-making and singing, fostering community and joy with those with similar needs. Inclusive groups that foster engagement, connection, and wellbeing across England in person and online.
• Learning Space Online learning platform at chiltern.learnworlds.com providing self-paced courses and resources for music therapists, community musicians, arts in health practitioners, and care and education professionals. Includes free introductory courses and paid CPD-accredited programmes such as Outcome Star training, sensory processing training, Music Tech Toolkit, Measuring Impact in Music Therapy, Music in Dementia Care, Using Music in SEND Settings, and Care Homes Resource Pack.
• NEST Programme CPD-accredited programme offering training, peer supervision, mentoring, and support specifically for newly and recently qualified Music Therapists, helping them develop clinical practice and transition into professional work.
• Online Aphasia Group Music therapy group supporting communication and connection for people with aphasia. Led by qualified Music Therapists via Zoom, twice weekly sessions at £15 per session with bundle discounts. Pay-as-you-go access.
• Let's Sing Fortnightly online singing group for people with learning disabilities, autism, or additional needs. A welcoming space to connect and develop social skills through music. Sessions run Wednesdays 7-8pm via Zoom with subsidised places available for those with funding concerns.
• Waterside Singers Community singing group at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Friendly and inclusive group welcoming adults of all ages, no auditions or music reading required. Sessions at £6 per session including a hot drink, with subsidised places available on request.
• Jamming Group Music therapy jamming group for people experiencing mental health challenges. Led by a music therapist with structure supporting creativity and connection. Currently running in High Wycombe (since 2013), with a new group launching in Chesham in April 2026 at the White Hill Centre.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,466 clients seen and 6,845 sessions delivered in 2024-2025
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• White Hill Centre, CheshamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Venue partnership for the new Chesham Jamming Group launching in 2026. Sessions run on Thursday afternoons at the White Hill Centre, providing local community access to music therapy in Chesham.
• Aylesbury Waterside TheatrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Venue partnership hosting the Waterside Singers community singing group in the theatre's foyer. Sessions are booked through the theatre's ATG Tickets website. Partnership provides accessible central venue and leverages theatre's existing audience and booking infrastructure.
• Epilepsy SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Chiltern Music Therapy provides volunteer community musician sessions at the Epilepsy Society in Chalfont St Peter. Sessions support residents with epilepsy and complex neurological conditions, using music to encourage communication, movement, emotional expression, and wellbeing.
• Yamaha Music EuropeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Founder Rosie Axon featured on Yamaha's 'Benefits of Music' podcast and blog 'Making Waves with Rosie Axon', discussing music therapy for strokes, brain injuries, and mental health conditions. Raises brand awareness and positions Chiltern within the broader music/health ecosystem.
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)coreOthersHCPC is the statutory regulator for Health and Care Professions in the UK. All Chiltern Music Therapists are HCPC-registered, which is mandatory for practising as a Music Therapist in the UK. HCPC registration provides regulatory credibility.
• British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT)coreOthersProfessional body for music therapy in the UK. Chiltern is a member, contributing to the broader music therapy profession and accessing professional standards, networking, and referral pathways.
• Academy of Neurologic Music TherapycoreOthersThe Academy provides training and accreditation for Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™). Chiltern therapists hold NMT™ certifications, and Chiltern is listed as an affiliated organisation, giving access to the evidence-based NMT™ technique framework.
• National Activity Providers Association (NAPA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNAPA is the National Activity Providers Association for care homes. Chiltern became a recognised NAPA supplier in 2025, expanding reach to care homes and activity providers seeking quality music experiences.
• Association of Mental Health ProvidersminorOthersProfessional association in the mental health sector. Chiltern's membership supports their work with mental health clients and connects them with other mental health service providers.
• The CPD Certification ServicecoreOthersProvides CPD accreditation for Chiltern's training programmes and online courses. Accreditation validates the professional development value of their training for music therapists and other professionals.
• Triangle Consulting (Outcomes Star)minorOthersTriangle Consulting provides the Outcomes Star framework used in Chiltern's practice. Chiltern offers Outcome Star training as part of their CPD programme, integrating this outcomes measurement tool into their therapeutic practice.
• DolbyminorOthersDolby is listed among Chiltern's partner/funder logos on their website footer. Nature of partnership is not explicitly detailed in available source material.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Music as Therapy International: UK-registered charity training caregivers to use music therapeutically in their own settings, including in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable in mission and training-led model, though focused on caregiver training rather than direct clinical delivery.
• Soundabout: UK charity delivering music-making for children and young people with severe and profound learning disabilities. Comparable target audience (SEND) and music-led intervention approach, though focused exclusively on children and families.
• Nordoff Robbins: The UK's largest music therapy charity, training Music Therapists (Master's programme) and delivering clinical services across the UK. Most direct comparable to Chiltern in mission, training depth, and HCPC-registered therapist base, though substantially larger.
• Live Music Now: UK charity delivering interactive music programmes in care homes, hospitals, and special schools. Shares the care home/SEN education segment with Chiltern and runs a musician deployment model across the UK, though not a clinical therapy provider.
• Drake Music: UK charity pioneering music, disability, and assistive technology. Overlaps with Chiltern in disability-focused music services and inclusive music-making, though with a stronger assistive-tech and specialisation focus.
• Arts 4 Dementia: UK charity delivering arts-based (including music) interventions for people with dementia and their carers. Direct overlap in the dementia/care home segment where Chiltern has strong references (Netherhall, Edwalton Manor).
• Key Changes: UK charity using music to support mental health recovery and reduce reoffending. Overlaps with Chiltern in community music and mental health use cases, though with a distinct prison/criminal justice focus.

Broad incumbents

• Together for Short Lives: UK children's palliative care charity that includes music therapy among its recommended therapeutic inputs. Broader in scope (palliative care system-wide) but shares paediatric palliative and complex needs service delivery with Chiltern.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: Major UK cancer charity that funds complementary therapy services including music therapy within oncology and palliative care. Board member Stephen Richards' prior role as Macmillan Director connects this organisation to Chiltern's network, though Macmillan is far broader in mission.
• Creative Health UK: UK umbrella body promoting arts, creativity, and health integration, of which Chiltern Music Therapy is a member organisation. Provides sector advocacy and policy positioning that complements (rather than competes with) Chiltern's clinical delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chilternmusic
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChilternMusicTherapy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chilternmusictherapy

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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