Lynn is Beat It’s lead facilitator. Having felt the benefits of community percussion workshops on a personal level, her mission is to make the therapeutic benefits of rhythm and sound accessible to everyone. Lynn has a background in classical music as well as wide experience of community music and group percussion. Lynn specialises in adapting her sessions to meet the needs of her participants.

Retired from a varied work life, Linda brings wide experience, flexibility and an undimmed enthusiasm to her directorship. Linda is active in her local community working at an Eco Shop and leading workshops and raising awareness about textile recycling. Along with admin and graph-making, her work for Beat It Percussion includes providing encouragement and an objective eye as Lynn Kay’s long-term friend and colleague.

David has been playing percussion in various forms for longer than he can remember, first leading a samba band aged thirteen. His drumming highlight was playing for the Queen in Crickhowell as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

David is an architect who is based in London with a particular interest on community focused projects, working with communities and local authorities.

Our CEO Lynn set up Beat It in 2011. Seeking a change from Functional Skills teaching, Lynn began delivering percussion workshops in her local community in Herefordshire. Beat It Percussion became incorporated in 2013 and Lynn has since worked full time in the organisation to develop a range of innovative projects focused on supporting people’s well-being and promoting good mental health. In 2019, Lynn moved to Sandwell in the West Midlands where Beat It is established as a professional provider in the voluntary sector.

Martin is a social and policy researcher with a background in political science and policy and programme evaluation. He is passionate about civic and community engagement. During his time working with Beat It Percussion, he supported our business development, proposal writing, and project management.

Barbara has worked in the business and public sector and for the last 10 years in the voluntary sector. With a background in HR and Training, as well as broader project management roles she enjoys helping people and communities achieve their goals. Knowing the benefits first hand of all the work Beat it Percussion undertakes in the community, she was delighted to be asked to join the board and help continue and expand their work in the West Midlands.