Ancient Wisdom
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Vital Beats Charity delivers high quality, combined arts programmes to positively impact people’s lives.

Since 2015 Vital Beats have been working predominantly with women in the Criminal Justice System using their Arts methodology to help bring joy, healing and empowerment.

In a 5 pillar approach, Vital Beats offer Drumming, Song, Reflective Practice, Dance & Performance to soothe potentially discordant nervous systems and bring about synchronicity in chaotic environments. Vital Beats take Dance and Performance into prisons to help restore fitness and inspire creative participation.

If we accept that an element of humanity is the need and desire to express ourselves creatively, whether verbally or in other ways, then we must also acknowledge that this demands the provision of creative activities within the prison estate and the wider Criminal Justice System

— Parkes & Bilby, 2010

Testimonials

  • "A hidden part of me comes out. I don't have to put a mask on here"

    Client S, Nelson Trust, 2025

  • "If you go into a session feeling stressed, the drumming relieves all of it - very good for mental health"

    Client B, Eden House, 2025

  • "This gives hope to us who have lost our way"

    Client L, Main location - HMP Eastwood park prison, 2025

  • "It makes prison more bearable, you look forward to coming. natural high'

    Client P, Main location - HMP Eastwood Park, 2025

  • "This project has helped significantly with my anxiety and depression. It is nice to have officers join in as it also helps create positive relationships with everyone"

    Client J, Main location - HMP Eastwood Park Prison, 2025

  • "I honestly find what you do so powerful and even today the young people that came to the workshop at the festival still feel so impacted by the power of sound and song"

    Staff member, Barbados, 2025

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