Welcome to The Gary Mason Rhythmical Empowerment Charitable Foundation
Everyone who was touched by Gary Mason and his infectious enthusiasm for drumming reports how their lives have been greatly enhanced by the experience. Gary discovered the therapeutic benefits of hand drumming and was sharing it with groups and communities, those with Special Needs both physical and emotional, and all ages to improve their quality of life using hand drumming as a therapeutic tool.
The Charity Provides Hand Drumming for:
- Therapy & Healing – specialising in Adults & Children with special needs and/or disabilities
- Relaxation & Wellbeing
- Empowerment & Improved Self-Esteem
- Community Building & Forming New Friendships
- Team Building
- Schools ‘Fun Drum’ Days
- Supporting other charities by providing activities at their events
… and fun for everyone!
GARY MASON RIP
15th December 1962 to 6th January 2011
Gary Mason, former British Heavyweight Boxing Champion, started the Rhythmical Empowerment Group as a ‘Not for Profit’ Organisation’ to introduce people to the therapeutic and enjoyable effects of hand drumming. This Charity was set up in Gary’s name to continue his work.
WHAT WE WERE
Rhythmical Empowerment Group
Gary Mason, former British Heavyweight boxing champion, started as a ‘not-for-profit’ group to help people in the community of all ages access the therapeutic benefits of hand drumming using traditional African drums.
WHAT WE ARE NOW
The Gary Mason Charity
This Charity was set up in Gary’s Memory, with the approval of Gary’s family, to continue the work he had started in providing workshops using hand drums and other percussion instruments.
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The Trustees are committed to continuing the great work Gary Mason started by reaching out to all irrespective of age, race, colour, creed, gender or disability in encouraging a wider participation in playing hand drums for therapeutic value.
We will also help other charities by ‘adding value’ to their fundraising as Gary did during his life.
We are available for Workshops, Courses, Fun-Drum Days, Team Building, Events, Fetes and Performances.
London New Year's Day Parade 2020
London Borough of Sutton came 3rd in the Borough’s Competiton and Winner of The People Choice Award. Two awards and £10,000 for the Mayor’s Charities
London New Year's Day Parade 2019
We WON the London New Year’s Day Parade for London Borough of Sutton winning £10,000 for the Mayor’s Charities.
London New Year's Day Parade 2018
The Gary Mason Charity represented the London Borough of Sutton and came came 5th winning £6000 for the Mayor’s Charities.
London New Year's Day Parade 2017
The Gary Mason Charity represented the London Borough of Sutton and came came 4th winning £7000 for the Mayor’s Charities.
London New Year's Day Parade 2014, 2015 & 2016
The Gary Mason Charity represented the London Borough of Sutton winning money for the Mayor’s Charity
Sutton Cultural Award 2014
WINNERS ‘For outstanding contribution to the Cultural Life of the Borough’
Sutton Community Award 2013
WINNERS ‘For bringing credit to the Borough by Outstanding Achievement’