Invitation to Tender 2025 - Finance Provider
Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified providers for the provision of bookkeeping services.
Reference: NIMTT25
Scope of Services:
- Invoice processing (approx. 50 per month)
- Accounting software management
- Monthly financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation and VAT reportingContract Period:
12 months with possible 12-month extensionInstructions to Tenderers:
- Submit proposals by the deadline of 28th November 2025
- Include company/individual profile, experience, methodology, and pricing
- Provide two client referencesProcurement Timetable:
- Tender release: 15th October 2025
- Deadline for questions: 14th November 2025
- Submission deadline: 28th November 2025
- Evaluation period: 28th November – 5th December 2025
- Award notification: 8th December 2025Terms and Conditions:
This tender is subject to the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement policies in Northern Ireland.
Documents
Tender_Notice_Bookkeeping_Services
'The Neuroscience of Music Therapy' Lunchtime Session, 2nd May
Dear colleagues
Join us for a lunchtime session on 2 May on ‘The Neuroscience of Music Therapy’, hosted by Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust, along with our resident Psychiatrist, Dr Michael Nicholson. This event is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more about music therapy as a clinical intervention, and the evidence behind why it is so effective. Please feel free to forward the details to any health professionals/education providers who you feel may be interested in attending, or anyone else interested in music therapy.
Leonard Pugh OBE - Launch of Bursary for 2024
In memory of the late Leonard Pugh and in recognition of his lifetime contribution to Music in Northern Ireland, Every Day Harmony will provide two Northern Ireland students with a bursary of £3,000 each towards the cost of a ‘Masters in Music Therapy’.
This year's Bursary is now open for applications
Closing Date: 31 May 2024
Please click on the link below for application process.
EDH Bursary Flier 2024-25
Joe Walsh - one off acoustic performance
Having been based in New Zealand for almost 2 decades, Bangor native Joe Walsh returns for a special one off acoustic performance at the Court House on Sat 7 September 2024. Forging an award winning career as singer/guitarist of Auckland rock band 'Ekko Park' and as guitar player for Kiwi icons 'Jordan Luck Band' & 'Gin Wigmore', Joe will be bringing his songs and stories to The Court House to raise funds for Every Day Harmony Music Therapy.
Every Day Harmony greatly appreciates this very generous gift, which will certainly help to change lives for the better using the power of music.
Should you wish to make a donation to Every Day Harmony Music Therapy, please scan or click on the following QR code. All donations are greatly appreciated in helping to change lives for the better using the power of music.
Recruiting Music Therapists
“Great opportunity to work for the Leading Music Therapy provider in Northern Ireland ”
Due to an increase in demand for services, we are currently recruiting for experienced Music Therapists and newly qualified Music Therapists to deliver Music Therapy across all areas of Northern Ireland.
We can offer a range of employment options including - Temporary, Fixed Term, Part Time and Self Employed (options available from 12hrs to 30hrs per week). Excellent terms & conditions dependent on experience.
Interested - to arrange an informal conversation or e-mail your CV directly to sandra@everydayharmony.org
The Leonard Pugh Bursary - Presentation 2023
The Leonard Pugh Bursary Presentation 2023
In memory of the late Leonard Pugh and in recognition of his lifetime contribution to Music in Northern Ireland, Every Day Harmony has presented two Northern Ireland students with a bursary of £3,000 each towards the cost of a ‘Masters in Music Therapy’.
Timera McGuigan (Limerick University) and Roisin Monaghan (Limerick University) each received their Bursary from John McCart (Chair) on 9 August 2023, in the Every Day Harmony office in Carryduff. In attendance at the presentation were John McCart (Chair), Anne Walsh (CEO), Julie Allen (Music Therapy Manager) and Sandra Kilpatrick (Office Manager).
Every Day Harmony will be choosing two more students next year to receive the £3,000 Bursary.
Leonard Pugh OBE - Launch of Bursary for 2023
In memory of the late Leonard Pugh and in recognition of his lifetime contribution to Music in Northern Ireland, Every Day Harmony will provide two Northern Ireland students with a bursary of £3,000 each towards the cost of a ‘Masters in Music Therapy’.
This year's Bursary was launched on 18 February 2023 and is now open for applications
Please click on the link below for application process.
EDH Bursary Flier
The Leonard Pugh Bursary - Presentation 2022
The Leonard Pugh Bursary Presentation 2022
In memory of the late Leonard Pugh and in recognition of his lifetime contribution to Music in Northern Ireland, Every Day Harmony has presented two Northern Ireland students with a bursary of £3,000 each towards the cost of a ‘Masters in Music Therapy’.
Aoife O’ Reilly (Limerick University) and Madeline McDowell (University of South Wales) each received their Bursary from John McCart (Chair) on 15 September 2022, in the Every Day Harmony office in Carryduff. In attendance at the presentation was Julie Allen (Music Therapy Manager) Patricia O’Callaghan (Board Member) and Anne Walsh (CEO).
Every Day Harmony will be choosing two more students for the next two each years to receive the £3,000 Bursary.
Music Therapist - Graduate Opportunity
"Exciting opportunity to work for the Leading Music Therapy provider in Northern Ireland – your chance to become part of a fantastic team of committed professionals.”
Every Day Harmony is looking for highly motivated and dynamic Music Therapy students.
The role will require providing music therapy in a range of settings, including day care and community facilities, hospitals, hospices, private home settings and in our music therapy hub in Carryduff.
This is a permanent contract, and the successful applicants will be offered up to 5 days work per week (6 hours per day) on an “Annualised hours” contract.
Successful applicants may be added to a waiting list for other future Music Therapist permanent or temporary opportunities.
You will be required to deliver services across Northern Ireland; however, the location and nature of the projects may change depending on the evolving needs of the regional music services.
Applicants must have successfully completed a Masters in Music Therapy and are required to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) before starting work.
All Graduate therapists will receive a full 6 month supported induction and probation period and will require access to a computer, mobile phone and a means of transport.
This is a challenging and rewarding role where, in return for your commitment and ability, Every Day Harmony will offer a competitive salary, pension contribution and healthcare package.
If you are interested in this role and will be graduating this year, please email your CV to: sandra@everydayharmony.org.
A guaranteed interview will be offered on receipt of an acceptable CV.
Interviews: tbc
Team Training Day from the Garden of Music
Thank you so much to Gary Day from Garden of Music who delivered training today in the use of iPads and accessible music technology apps. We are looking forward to incorporating this into our work.
