Arts Charities That specialise in Music
Discover 2,515 Arts charities that specialise in music. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Women In Music
Arts, Beneficiary groupWomen In Music is a national organisation that celebrates women's music making across all genres of music. We raise awareness of gender issues in music and support women musicians in their professional development.
Charities Administered In Connexion With Watford School Of Music
Arts, EducationEducation
Northenden Civic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureGive support to youth groups by giving donations to help purchase sports equipment, musical instruments etc. Make people aware of the facilities available to them. Protect and try and bring about changes that will enhance the facilities in the area. Look after the environment.
The Gregynog Festival Company Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesAdvancement of public education in the musical arts in Mid Wales
London Schubert Players Trust
ArtsPublic Concerts (Classical music); Competitions for Performing and Composing.
Sutton Valence Music Society
ArtsChamber Music Concerts for the encouragement of young musicians and to bring the enjoyment of music to a local audience.
The Ian Whitfield Memorial Awards
ArtsTo provide awards as motivation for young musicians.
Music Therapy Norfolk
ArtsPromoting and supporting Music Therapy in Norfolk
The Manchester Camerata Trust
ArtsThe education of the general public in the study, appreciation and practice of music and the allied arts by furthering and supporting the objects and work of Manchester Camerata in such a manner as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.
The Peter Gould Music Trust
ArtsThe Peter Gould Music Trust promotes an annual programme of classical music concerts, usually at Theatr Mwldan in Cardigan, Ceredigion but occasionally at other nearby venues. The concert series features professional musicians including established performers of world-class and talented young musicians who are developing their skills.
Friends Association Of The North Lincolnshire Music Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationNorth Lincs Music Centre for young people 3-19
Cardiff County And Vale Of Glamorgan Youth Brass Band Parents Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo promote & advance the musical education of children & young persons under the age of 21 in the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan area.In particular to advance their knowledge and appreciation of Brass Band Music
Friends Of Croydon Parish Church
Arts, Associations, ReligionThe maintenance of the fabric of Croydon Parish Church ( Croydon Minster) and supporting the work of the music department.
The Association Of Friends Of The Surrey County Youth Orchestra
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupSupport for members of Surrey County Youth Orchestra, in particular funding specialist music not available through standard SCC financing. Subsidising members for activities such as touring.
Victor Ford Foundation
Arts, EducationNO APPLICATIONS PLEASE.THE CHARITY IS WINDING UP AND ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN SPENT TO ENDOW SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES AT NATIONAL MUSIC AND ARTS INSTIUTIONS TO MAXIMISE THE CHARITABLE BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF MUSIC, DRAMA AND DANCE WHO MEET THE CRITERIA.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many music arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,515 registered music arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the music arts charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of music arts charities?
Music arts charities reported a combined annual income of £6.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for music arts charities?
Across all music arts charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of music arts charities?
Music arts charities have an average annual income of £678k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.