Co-Directors Lucy Geddes and Amina Hussain collectively have over 20 years' experience devising and delivering music-making programmes across the North West and internationally. This includes working with community groups, orchestras and health & social care partners. Amina is a music therapist and Principal Flute at Manchester Camerata orchestra. Lucy has supervised research on music-making for people living with dementia at the University of Manchester. Between 2016 and 2019, Lucy and Amina delivered training on creative ageing for professional musicians in Japan and Taiwan. Lucy and Amina live in Trafford and are passionate about connecting local residents through music-making.

Our Board of Directors includes Dr Robyn Dowlen, a researcher who specialises in understanding the ways in which engaging with arts and culture can impact on our health and wellbeing. Robyn has a PhD in Dementia Studies from the University of Manchester.

The String of Hearts team includes project manager Helena Bull and professional musicians Clive Hunte, Amy Bowles, Brigitte Schwarting and Deane Smith, who have significant experience in delivering music, health and wellbeing programmes in community and health care settings across Greater Manchester and beyond.