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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Komedia Productions
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts at affordable prces to the public. This covers the full spectrum of performance art from drama, music, children's performances, education and comedy.
English Baroque Choir
ArtsPerformance of classical choral music.
West Kirby Musical Theatre Company
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts by promoting plays, drama, comedies, operas, operettas and other dramatic and operatic works.
Kinver Light Operatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo present annually a musical, pantomime and play involving adults and young people. We perform at Kinver High School, Kinver, South Staffs. Donations are made annually to charities proposed by the membership at annual general meetings.
The Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company
ArtsPerformance of Musical Shows, Pantomimes and Concerts by Amateur performers to the General Public
Ashford (kent) Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchAims: to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals
Dodworth Miners' Welfare Scheme
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe Provision of a Recreation Ground for the benefit of the Inhabitants (and in particular, but not exclusively, members of the past Mining Community) of the area of benefit, without distinction of Political, Religious, or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said Inhabitants.We incorporate Brass Band,Bowling,Football,Rugby & Boxing/Exercise Gym Facilities.
Cann Bridge School Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo provide specialist equipment & support for pupils with severe learning difficulties, including activities & learning experiences outside of the curriculum like music workshops, theatre visits, rebound therapy. To assist with costs of Residential Trips for pupils to experience activities outside of school based provision to face new challenges & promote independence & learning opportunities.
The Temple Music Trust
Arts, Education, ReligionThe object of the charity is the advancement of musical education for the benefit of the public, and in particular: (1) the promotion of the musical training and general education of the choristers of the Temple Church by the provision and award of scholarships; and (2) the promotion of the appreciation of choral music by public performance in the Temple Church
Cor Meibion Pontarddulais/ The Pontarddulais Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo foster and promote the education of the general public in the appreciation of music in all its aspects and to co-operate with local authorities, educational institutions and cultural societies relating to the practice, presentation and study of music, in order, inter alia, to promote better and more widespread performance of Male Choral work, both within the United Kingdom and Worldwide
The London Forest Choir
ArtsThis is an active choir that fosters fellowship between members whilst developing their musical skills. We perform several choral concerts throughout the year, supported by regular rehearsals and occasional workshops. Small groups may be available to perform at private functions in return for a donation to Choir funds.
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra LTD
ArtsPromotion of musical education
Marchwood Village Hall Management Committee
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesTo provide suitable premises for local people to hire at an affordable rate. To provide activities for local people to enjoy i.e Monthly Tea Dances - Weekly Pre School Activity Sessions - Toddler Group for Pre School Children - 50 + Club for Older Local Residents. We also accomodate local groups i.e. Kung Fu Club - Women's Institute - Computer Classes - Parish Council Meetings - Brass Band etc.
Enfield Grammar School
Arts, Education, ResearchOUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENSURE THE INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS REMAIN HIGH FOR THE FULL BENEFIT OF THE SCHOOL BENEFICIARIES IE, THE BOYS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SPECIALIST BENEFITS OF ANY KIND NOT PROVIDED BY THE LA; AWARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE GOING TO UNIVERSITY;TO BOYS TRAVELLING IN PURSUIT OF THEIR EDUCATION;AND FOR THE STUDY OF MUSIC/ARTS/SCIENCES OR OTHERWISE PROMOTING THEIR EDUCATION.
Wokingham Choral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, ResearchThe Objects of Wokingham Choral Society are to educate the public in the art and science of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.WCS is an auditioned choir which rehearses weekly during academic term times at a local senior school. Four concerts a year are performed and the choir is financed from annual subscriptions, ticket sales and its own fund raising.
The Richard Lewis / Jean Shanks Award Fund
ArtsContributing towards the education of young students of singing at the National Opera studio or at such other musical institution as the trustees deicide or to make donations to such other musical institutions or organisations whose aims are exclusively charitable as the trustees decide.
Northampton Bach Choir
ArtsThe promotion and performance of Choral music for concerts mainly in Northampton
Richmond Concert Society
ArtsSerious Music Concerts
North London Chorus
Arts, ResearchPer the Constitution, the Chorus aims to promote, develop and maintain the public's appreciation and education in the art and science of music. Focusing on choral music, it performs concerts, and holds workshops for its members.
The Newton Abbot And District Musical Comedy Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding musical entertainment in the form of Musicals and Pantomimes at a reasonable cost for the community in and around the town of Newton Abbot, Devon.Also giving the opportunity for young people between the ages of 7 and 17 to learn acting and singing techniques and to perform as a group, musical shows in a theatre environment for a live audience.
North Hertfordshire Guild Of Singers
ArtsTo provide an opportunity for the people of North Hertfordshire and surrounding areas to participate in choral singing.To perform choral concerts at reasonable prices for the people of North Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
The Plymouth Philharmonic Choir
ArtsThe choir rehearses weekly and performs a minimum of three public concerts per year.
The Drayton Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe Drayton Centre is a community building serving the residents of Drayton and Farlington managed by a group of Trustees. It provides a venue for various activities for all ages ranging from maternity classes to over 60's Singing Group, art and crafts to exercise classes. It is also available for private hire and concerts.
The Essex Association Of Change Ringers
Arts, Charitable activities, Religion, Research(a) To further the work of the Church by the ringing of bells and to promote all aspects of the same. (b) The advancement of the education of the public in the art and science of bellringing, by promoting and encouraging the practice of bellringing and by supporting the recruitment, training and development of bellringers.
Ashtead Choral Society
ArtsThe performance of sacred and secular 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.