Arts Charities That specialise in Music
Discover 2,515 Arts charities that specialise in music. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Africa 95
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo advance the education of the public whether in the United Kingdom or overseas in all matters relating to the African arts in all their forms, including but not limited to theatre, dance, music, cinema, architecture, literature and the visual arts. The charity raises funds and administers the Caine Prize for African writing.
Ilminster Entertainments Society Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe presentation of dramatic and musical art for the education of the public.
The Doris Gregory Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchThe award of grants, at the trustees' discretion to North London Collegiate School for Girls, for the advancement of science and music at the school, and for the awards of scholarships and bursaries to pupils at the school.
Otterbourne Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe charity provides three halls for the local community to use for various functions within the village, including W.I. flower club, pilates, dancing classes, dancing, stroke clubs, dog training & drama group. The charity produces pantomimes, variety shows and band concerts to raise funds.
The D'oyly Carte Opera Trust Limited
ArtsThe principal activities and objects of the charity company are the production of Gilbert and Sullivan and other Operas for nationwide tours and the raising of funds to support these. The charity has a music hire dept. hiring musical scores to amateur societies and education institutes. In addition the charity sells merchandise.
New Green Community Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureFor the benefit of the inhabitants of Thurston without distinction of age, sex or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time activities. In particular the provision of an open space and a community centre. Provision of entertainment with music and dance.
New Hedges Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ORGANISATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO HOLD THEIR FUNCTIONS , ARTS AND CRAFTS, YOGA, BOWLING, CONCERTS AND PARTIES ETC. WE PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR YOUNG, OLD AND DISABLED PEOPLE, KITCHEN FACILITIES AND TOILETS FOR THE DISABLED. THESE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND.
Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe Charity's aim is the creation of a permanent music foundation to support the Lincoln Cathedral Choir, organists and organ for the benefit of future generations.Strategies and activities include raising funds through regular giving, one-off donations, profit making ticketed events, legacies, trust applications, promtional literature to past and potential donors, and media coverage.
Public Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall, Activities :- Music, sports, Concerts, Life long learning
The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust
ArtsTo support those organisations which are committed to helping young artists of recognised potential, by offering them a platform/audience, which otherwise they would have difficulty in achieving.
Suffolk East Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI organisation are to enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public question, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Working together to put into practice these ideals.
The Hampstead Church Music Trust
Arts, ReligionMaintaining and promoting the performance and appreciation of church music in Hampstead and in particular Hampstead Parish Church.
Ealing Music Therapy Project
Arts, Beneficiary groupEMTP provides music therapy to children in Ealing with disabilities or any kind of special need
Halifax Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsProduction of musical theatre shows
Music In Country Churches
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageMusic in Country Churches was established as a charitable trust in 1989. It has two aims: (1) to assist churches in rural regions of England and Wales with holding concerts of classical music; (2) to raise funds to assist those churches with the costs of their repair and maintenance. The Charity is particularly keen to provide performance opportunities to young and emerging musicians.
Epsom Choral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS supportEpsom Choral Society provides the opportunity for people of all ages to practice and learn the art of choral singing. As such they rehearse weekly, and give 4 concerts a year attracting a wide range of audience, who are interested in broadening their knowledge and understanding of choral music. The Society also works with other local charities to support their fund raising by singing in public.
St Martin's Youth Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Centre provides activities for young people aged 10-19. The programme includes media & music, arts, crafts & dance workshops, sports activities, holiday programmes, residentials and open access sessions. For those involved in/likely to be involved in, antisocial/criminal behaviour the Centre provides alternative challenges. The Centre is a community resource which can be hired for events.
Berkhamsted Choral Society
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music in the presentation of concerts and other activities. We are a non-auditioning choir based in Berkhamsted, Herts, that rehearses weekly throughout the year, and gives three or more concerts annually
The Chopin Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupTHE CHOPIN SOCIETY HOLDS CONCERTS AND TALKS MAINLY IN CENTRAL LONDON, FEATURING THE MUSIC OF THE POLISH COMPOSER FRYDERYK CHOPIN AND THEREFORE ALL PIANO RELATED. WE OFFER CONCERTS TO MEMBERS AT A VERY REASONABLE RATE, WITH DISCOUNTS FOR THE OVER SIXTYS & YOUTH MEMBERS & MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN ATTEND MOST OF OUR EVENTS, WHICH ARE HELD IN A FRIENDLY SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE.
Working Men's Reading Room
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Grasmere Reading Rooms, is a place where the parishers and boni fide guests have the right to socialise in the bar, play snooker, darts, etc, and the odd music nights, a place for the village to hold meetings.
Heanor Pre School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide pre-school education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage and hold seven pre-school sessions per week, term time for a maximum of 30 children aged 2 to 5 years. We hold coffee mornings, an Easter bonnet parade, a Christmas concert and visit a childrens soft play centre twice a year to maintain our excellent parent partnership.
Francis Neilson Trust Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionAssisting Liverpool Cathedral with the maintenance and education of the boy and girl choristers and the provision of singing and music tuition.
Haslemere Concerts
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe promotion of high quality chamber music concerts performed by professional artists and available to all members of the public. Some concerts have an educational start or are designed for the elderly or people with learning disabilities.
Fishguard Festival Of Music Gwyl Gerdd Aberwaun LTD
ArtsPromoting the education and knowledge of the arts generally in Wales in particular by the promotion of concerts.
The London Chorus (london Choral Society)
ArtsThe principal activity is the study and performance of 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.