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
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Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi (school Of Islamic Sufism)
Arts, Education, Health, Religion, SocietyWeekly webcasts & lectures on Sufism, Koran classes & book reading, Tamarkoz (Meditation) classes, translation classes, Farsi classes, ceremonies & other events, interfaith activities, musical performances, arts and crafts and tuition on traditional Iranian instruments
Insurance Orchestral Society
ArtsProvision of symphony orchestra rehearsals and concerts for amateurs who predominantly are employed in the insurance and financial services industry, led by professional conductor and leader.
Harrow Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Bovey Tracey Activities Trust
Arts, Education, LeisureMembership is restricted to a radius of 5 miles of the centre of Bovey Tracey.Activivities include, members coffee mornings, Art and Craft sessions, Pitch & Putt, Carpet Bowls, Darts, Table Tennis, Whist, Bridge, Chess, Keep fit, Walking Group, Petanque, Computer training, Jazz and Classical music meetings.
Friends Of St John's Highbury Vale School Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationFundraising for school activites and projects that enrich the lives of pupils, e.g. music provision, school trips and other materials and projects not funded by general school budget
The Tonbridge Philharmonic Society
ArtsThe Charity's principal objects are the study and practice of choral and orchestral music for the enhancement of musical satisfaction in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance. These objectives are achieved through the performance of public concerts
The Warwick Arts Trust
ArtsGiving opportunities to young musicians to appear before an audience. Supporting other charities in related fields.
Petersfield Musical Festival
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo run an annual music festival in Petersfield in March, which consists of concerts by local choral societies and orchestras, celebrity concerts, recitals, and youth concerts for young singers and musicians from local schools. To run choral workshops and competitions for young composers. To assist young musicians by making financial awards towards their tuition or instruments.
Hereford Choral Society
ArtsRehearsals and Concerts for a membership of 200 singers; concerts promoted throughout Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire; diseminate information about singing and concerts to membership; Friends' organisation to support the aims of the Society
The Sewell Barn Theatre Trust Fund
Arts, AssociationsThe provision of a local public venue for the arts of plays, music and the performance of productions by our own amateur groups.
Chinese Education Cultural Community Centre
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCECCC is a non-profit making, non-political and non-religious body. It comprises of 4 sections: Chinese Music, Martial Arts, Culture, and the Chinese School. The aim of our centre is to help our members to appreciate their Chinese origin, virtue and righteousness. We promote Chinese Arts, Culture, music, dancing and martial arts. We also help our members to integrate with the local society.
Blackpool Operatic Players
Arts, Charity and VCS supportTo produce and perform annual Musical Stage Productions in local theatres. Those performing are all volunteers, although the Production team, (i.e. Producer, Choreographer and Musical Director) and all members of the orchestra are paid.
The Huxham Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareTrustees support education costs for hugely disadvantaged children from the 'slums' of Bangalore, India, the costs of University education for a gifted Ghanaian also a UK volunteer working amongst rural Gipsies in Romania who are rejected by many. Trustees also address other needs, both overseas and in the UK, as and when they present themselves.
The Musica Britannica Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Trust promotes, supports, and develops research into British music by the continuing publication of Musica Britannica and by awarding grants to support new recordings of the Musica Britannica repertoire.Additionally, the Trust runs the annual Lewis Memorial Prize to provide support and opportunities for student performers.
Sri Matha Shruthi Laya Kshethrram
ArtsAims and Objectives: To create an awareness of Indian classical music in the UK. To promote Indian classical music & fusion among the other ethnic groups, which will help create a better understanding between different ethnicities.To provide an outlet for youngsters with creative talents, thus building their self-confidence and broadening their scope of interest. Provide a safe space for inter-a
Isle Of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society
ArtsThe Charity exists to promote classical music in our community through the presentation of a concert series. Smaller performances are undertaken by orchestra members on an ad hoc basis
Newcastle Upon Tyne Bach Choir Society
ArtsThe Newcastle Bach Choir holds 3 or 4 public concerts annually, one of which is always features the works of JS Bach. It also aims to perform works by twentieth century British composers on a regular basis. In addition, the choir engages in activities (workshops, outreach, partnerships with other choirs) to further its musical objectives.
South Derbyshire Music Trust
ArtsThe object of the South Derbyshire Trust is:- "to promote the development of music making opportunities for people in South Derbyshire and surrounding areas. It will do this by, amongst other things, making available music experiences through the provision of musical and concert opportunities and making available musical instruments as and when necessary".
11th Stoke-On-Trent And Newcastle (kidsgrove) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureAll scouting activities, which include: kayaking, archery, climbing & abseiling, camping, mountain biking, Music, Dance.
Museum Of Army Music
Armed forces, Arts, Education, HeritageMilitary Museum for Army Music
Canterbury And District University Of The Third Age
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationProviding activities for those persons who are no longer in full-time employment. Groups, tutored and self-help, study and take part in classes in many subjects, dance, exercise, musical, dramatic sessions. The emphasis is on shared learning. The activities undertaken by members of this U3A are self-supporting.
Risca Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo foster and promote the appreciation of music in all aspects and to co-operate with local authorities, educational institutions and cultural societies relating to the practise and study of music, and to promote better and more widespread performance of male choral work, both nationally and internationally. Also to assist other charitable organisations to raise funds for their specific needs.
Twickenham Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Researchthe promotion for public education in the art and science of choral and orchestral music for presentation of public concerts and recitals
The Douglas Music Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationDouglas Music society provide Live Music at the weekend from September to May/June each year,with established artists, young stars and musicians from the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.Presents all kinds of music, Jazz, Brass,and Classical.We have combined events with the BBC Philharmonic, the Halle and a range of international musicians to present concerts for children in local schools.
St Albans Musical Museum Society
Arts, Heritage, HousingThe Society administers St Albans Organ Theatre which houses a permanent working exhibition of mechanical musical instruements and theatre pipe organs. It is open to the public one Sunday per month from 2 - 4.30pm and features a live musical performance with a full descriptive commentary. Organised groups are welcome at other times by arrangement. Regular theatre organ concerts are also held.
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.