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.
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra
ArtsPromotion of the musical education of the people of Tunbridge Wells through the study and practice of orchestral music.
Federation Of Essex Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare. It gives women the opportunity of working together and putting into those ideals for which is stands.
The Sikh Association Manchester
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionReligious Services Daily and WeeklySpecial Religious ServicesConducting - Sikh Religious marriages Educational - Weekly Classes for music, kirtan, tabla, Gurmukhi language, Gurmat Educational Visits - School children,religious and other OrganisationsProgramme for Senior Citizen alternate weeks Advice/Support to Sikh Community
Ealing Symphony Orchestra
ArtsAmateur orchestra promoting usually five main concerts a year and participating in other events
The Stratford Upon Avon Chamber Music Society
ArtsPromotes concerts of chamber music.
St Albans Bach Choir
ArtsSt Albans Bach Choir rehearses and performs a wide variety of choral music. It engages soloists and orchestras of the highest calibre but also has a tradition of engaging young singers, many of whom have since developed international careers.
Church Of God - London England (world Fellowship)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo disseminate the word of God, to undertake bible studies, to provide Sunday School Services to young people. To provide a wide range of social and musical activities.
The Friends Of Hereford Cathedral
Arts, Associations, ReligionTo encourage interest in Hereford Cathedral and to supplement available resources for maintenance of its fabric and furnishings and for improvement and beautification of the cathedral and its precincts, including education and music.
Hertfordshire Chorus
Arts, Beneficiary groupLarge symphonic choral society combining the classical repertoire with a strong interest in innovative programming; commissioning new work; and involving young people in its concerts.
Sudanese Supplementary School
Arts, Education, LeisureSupplementary education in support to the mainstream schools and the national curriculum. Provision of sport and music lessons, as well as ESOL classes, health awareness programmes. Encourage voluntary teaching of English in Sudan.
The Tait Memorial Trust
ArtsThe Trust continues to present performance platforms for emerging and established performing artists from Australia & New Zealand at our many concerts and events, during the 2023-24 fiscal year. Awards totalling £100,000.00 were paid. The Tait Memorial Trust has raised more than £1,500,000 to help support young musicians and dancers who need financial assistance while they are studying in the U.K.
The Company Of Merchant Taylors Of The City Of York
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Merchant Taylors maintain the 14th century guild hall (making it available for use by the public) and conduct the dayt to day business of the guild.Financial grants are made to needy young people from the York area to assist their advancement in the fields of art, craftsmanship and music.
Prince Henry's, Evesham, Arts Theatre Trust
Arts, EducationThe advancement of the education of the pupils of the School; and the advancement of education in the arts of the general public by the maintenance of an arts theatre. The trust hires its theatre facilities to community organisations and local businesses for the purposes of putting on theatrical shows, musical performances and talks for the general public.
Cor Meibion Y Penrhyn
Arts, Beneficiary groupA MALE VOICE CHOIR INVOLVED PRIMARILY IN LOCAL CONCERTS AND NATIONAL COMPETITIONS. THE CHOIR ALSO TOURS INTERNATIONALLY TO SEVERAL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING GERMANY, FINLAND, HUNGARY AND THE USA.
The Sylvia Crathorne Memorial Trust
Arts, HeritageTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATION THE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE GEORGIAN THEATRE ROYAL AT RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE AND BY ENSURING THAT FIRST CLASS DRAMATIC OPERATIC MUSICAL AND OTHER ARTISTIC WORKS CONTINUE TO BE PRESENTED AND EXHIBITED THEREAT AND THAT OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE TO BE GIVEN THERE TO THE PUBLIC OF HEARING AND STUDYING SUCH WORKS.
The Peace And Prosperity Trust
Arts, Social welfareThrough the universal language of music&by promoting young artists from the Middle East&the Western World, the Peace&Prosperity Trust raises awareness&funds for charitable projects in the M.E.&for its young artists. 'Peace' is achieved by using the language of music to produce concerts.'Prosperity' by creating awareness&funding to specific charities dealing with education, health, poverty&culture.
Southport Spotlights Musical Theatre Society
ArtsSSMTS seeks to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development and public appreciation of the arts and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the management committee shall for time to time determine
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Trust
ArtsTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MUSICAL EDUCATION OF MANKIND AND IN PARTICULAR THE PROMOTION, ENCOURAGEMENT OR SUPPORT OF THE STUDY AND PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC BY THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
The Oxford Bach Choir
ArtsThe practice of music of excellence of all times, with special regard to the works of J S Bach in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by public performance.
The Nottingham Operatic Society
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureTo provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.
The Dalcroze Society UK (inc.)
ArtsTo promote the teaching, study, practice and knowledge of music generally and in particular according to the methods of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze commonly known as Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
Chelmsford Young Generation Amateur Musical Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationProvision of theatrical productions for children aged 8 to 18 years. Summer School Worhsop for Children 8 to 18 based on various stage p[roductions
The Nottingham Harmonic Society
ArtsTHE STUDY AND PERFORMANCEOF CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST CLASS AND THE CONDUCT OF ANY CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL AND CONDUCIVE THERETO AND SO THAT THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE CONFINED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY ACCORDING TO THE LEGAL MEANING OF THE TERM.
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe preparation, study and performance of choral music for the public. To study and prepare existing compositions and to commission new works. To support the development and engagement of young people in the arts and in particular choral singing. To facilitate arts activity in the local community and to work with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the performance and promotion of choral music.
Wimbledon Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music by the presentation of public concerts and other activities involving or relating to choral music.
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.