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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Ilkley Concert Club
ArtsFurthering the objects of the club chamber music concerts and recitals are held, normally during the months October to May. The world-class artists are chosen to provide a varied programme of music from as wide a range as possible, including consideration being given to regular performance of music under copyright restrictions.
The Grand Union Music Theatre Limited
Arts, Education, SocietyGrand Union aims to communicate and share the enjoyment of creating and performing music theatre, and to reflect and celebrate today's cross-cultural society. This is achieved by drawing together musicians whose artistic backgrounds embrace an enormous range of cultures and experience to perform and tour new work; run participatory workshops and collaborations in schools and communities.
Liverpool Welsh Choral Union
ArtsThe objects of the society are the study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performances.
Leeds Festival Chorus
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesPromoting public education and appreciation of music by performing in and promoting concerts and supporting young singers through a youth choir
Aldeburgh Music Club
ArtsFounded by Benjamin Britten in 1952 for local amateur musicians, Aldeburgh Music Club is an unauditioned choral society. Weekly rehearsals under its musical director aim to prepare for three annual public concerts, often held in Snape Maltings Concert Hall with professional soloists and orchestra. Strong local support is given by its patrons.AMC has commissioned choral works from young composers.
Kannada Balaga UK
ArtsPromote, facilitate, organise, participate in cultural, educational & other charitable activities for the benefit of Kannadigas resident in the UK and/or in India. Revitalise & revive the traditions of Karnataka among its members, the future generation & the local community who are interested in Indian culture. Educate them in Kannada Language, Literature, Art, Culture, Tradition & Music.
Bros Theatre Company
Arts, LeisureProvision of musical entertainment
Watford Philharmonic Society
ArtsWatford Philharmonic Society promotes the art of music by the study and public performance of choral and orchestral works of the highest quality. The society's membership, comprising both choral and orchestral members, totals approx 170 persons. In a typical season it promotes four major choral and orchestral concerts at the Bushey Academy Great Hall.
Blackburn Musical Theatre Company
ArtsMusical Comedy Productions
The Hanwell And Ealing Operatic Society
ArtsTraining and education within the Dramatic Arts
Bridgend Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportBridgend Male Choir a larger Welsh male choir which performs concerts to assist in fund raising for charities throughout the UK and to promote choral singing
Armitage With Handsacre Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of facilities for the community of the village and surrounding areas. Facilities offer educational events from pre-school to the elderly. E.G. slimming, fitness, karate, badminton, football, dance, crafts, WI, AA, music, wellness, floristry, weddings, and parties. Also used for local Parish Council meetings, conferences and public charity events. Facilities disabled/baby friendly.
Christian Music Ministries Trust (cmmt)
Arts, ReligionFunding Christian music ministry
The Bentley Operatic Society
ArtsProduction of operatic performances for the public both on stage and in concert form.
Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company
ArtsPerformances of musicals, pantomimes and junior section performances. Concert party performances for various charitable organisations
Eastbourne Music And Arts Festival Trust
ArtsThe maintenance, improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding, improvement and appreciation of music, dancing, elocution, literature and acting, particularly by the holding of music and arts festivals in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Exeter Festival Chorus
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the Chorus may from time to time decide.
Henley Symphony Orchestra
Arts, ResearchThe objectives of the Henley Symphony Orchestra are to educate the public in the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of concerts and other activities. The orchestra currently gives at least 4 public concerts per academic year and rehearses weekly during term time.
King Edward The Sixth Grammar School, Bury St Edmunds, Foundation
Arts, Education, LeisureThe Foundation provides scholarships, bursaries, maintenance and overseas travel grants and other financial assistance to beneficiaries up to the age of 25 to facilitate their educational, recreational, social and physical development; to enable the study of music and other arts and deliver special benefits to the School not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.
The University Of Essex Choir
Arts, EducationThe choir of university students and members of public from the Colchester area, prepares to a high professional standard large-scale works for 2 or 3 concerts a year. The choir is accompanied by an orchestra and professional soloists.
Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN
Indian Association - Manchester
Arts, Social welfareWE ORGANISE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPSSPORTS FACILITIESPROMOTE COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION AND EDUCATION
Youth Create
Arts, Beneficiary groupYouth CREATE runs a series of all inclusive activites in the craft of theatre for young people
The Stockport Symphony Orchestra
Arts, FacilitiesPresenting a series of concerts in Stockport Town Hall and performing elsewhere by invitation.
The All Saints Church Marylebone Choir And Music Trust
Arts, ReligionFrom the income of the Trust Fund to support:The training of members and prospective members of a choir for All Saints Parish Church and the advancement of their musical education.The performance of church music by the organist and choir of All Saints Church.To encourage the appreciation and study of Church Music in Saint Marylebone.
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.