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Arts Charities That specialise in Music

Discover 2,515 Arts charities that specialise in music. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,515
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Abo Trust

Arts

Procuring, sponsoring or assisting the performance of musical works of the highest quality in the UK by orchestras that are members of the Association of British Orchestras; encouraging improvements in standards of performance by British orchestras; promoting the development of musical appreciation by the general public.

Latest Income: £33,399
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lambeth Orchestra Fund

Arts, Research

Promotion and development of the education of its members and the public in an appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra through its Committee shall determine from time to time.

Latest Income: £33,365
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society

Arts

Live theatrical performances, educational workshops

Latest Income: £33,340
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Southwell Minster Choir Association

Arts, Religion

The objects of the Association shall be the study and practice of choral music, in particular church music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance and to promote the development of the Choir of Southwell Minster.

Latest Income: £33,309
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Anglo Chilean Society

Arts, Charity and VCS support

In order to raise funds for its charitable activities in the UK and Chile, the society organises events such as lectures, concerts, wine tastings and visits to intereting locations as well as holding an annual dinner or reception to mark Chile's national day on 18 September, a Christmas party and an asado al palo.

Latest Income: £33,279
Areas of Operation: Chile
Status: Registered
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Philharmonia Trust Limited

Arts

The advancement of musical education and appreciation, principally through the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Latest Income: £33,238
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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Coventry Cathedral Chorus

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

CURRENT ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OF CONCERTS IN COVENTRY CATHEDRAL AND OTHER CHURCHES IN SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE JOINED BY THE LOCAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND SCHOOL CHOIRS. THE CHOIR HAS BEEN ALSO INVITED TO TAKE PART IN EVENTS PROMOTED BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATING IN SEVERAL BBC "SONGS OF PRAISE" TELEVISION AND OTHER RADIO RECORDINGS.

Latest Income: £33,152
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ramgarhia Gurdwara Society Hitchin

Arts, Religion, Society

Ramgarhia Gurdwara Society of Hitchin aims to serve specifically Ramgarhia community and all other Sikhs in the area of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire in general. It aims to provide services at the Gurdwara in accordance with the Sikhi, preached by Guru Nanak followed the other Gurus. We provide Panjabi, Gurbani and music with the aim to further racial harmony & cohesion in the wider community

Latest Income: £33,126
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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The Hillingdon Musical Society

Arts, Beneficiary group

Award winning Hillingdon Musical Society produces two shows per year, with a fully licenced musical as at least one of these, the other may be a compilation or concert style performance. We have a thriving Summer Project for one week each summer, giving younger children a wonderful introduction to musical theatre, culminating in a performance. We also have the Kenny Friar Youth Theatre for teens.

Latest Income: £33,119
Areas of Operation: Hillingdon
Status: Registered
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Newport Pantomime And Musical Society

Arts

Musical & theatrical society.

Latest Income: £33,113
Areas of Operation: Newport City
Status: Registered
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The Cardiff Male Choir

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

Cardiff Male Choir provide free concerts to other charities' events to enable them to raise money for their causes.

Latest Income: £33,074
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust

Arts, Research

Conservation and protection of features of general public amenity or historic or public interests. Medical research, protection and welfare of birds and animals. Study and promotion of music. Religious and educational bodies. Particular emphasis on specific projects for the above aims in the old counties of Gwynedd and Caernarvonshire and Isle of Anglesey.

Latest Income: £32,779
Areas of Operation: Conwy
Status: Registered
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Luton Music Club

Arts

Education and training in arts and culture

Latest Income: £32,751
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Dorothy L Sayers Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage

PROMOTES PERFORMANCE & PUBLICATION OF SAYERS WORKS; MAINTAINS AN ARCHIVE FOR INFORMATION AND EDUCATION; COLLABORATES WITH DOROTHY L SAYERS CENTRE IN WITHAM AND WADE CENTER, WHEATON USA; AWARDS GRANTS TO YOUNG MUSICIAN, BELLRINGER, ACTOR, ROH APPRENTICE, AND RELEVANT OTHERS AS THEY ARISE. MEETINGS HELD IN UK, IN PERSON & BY ZOOM, SOMETIMES ALSO IN USA & EUROPE.

Latest Income: £32,638
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Wooburn Singers

Arts

The promotion of concerts of choral and other music, and the promotion of excellence in choral singing by example and through choral workshops.

Latest Income: £32,624
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Southwick Opera

Arts

The presentation of performances of Grand and Light Opera and the promotion of the Arts and Music.

Latest Income: £32,622
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Essex Symphony Orchestra

Arts, Education

Weekly orchestral rehearsals leading to 4 annual public concerts.Outreach activities with local schools and other organisations.

Latest Income: £32,586
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Cheltenham Choral Society

Arts, Education

Preparing for and presenting three to four choral concerts per year; co-operation and involvement in these activities with local schools, orchestras and other organisations; singing for charity.

Latest Income: £32,579
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Plymouth Symphony Orchestra

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The promotion, development and maintenance of public education in, and the appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra, through its Committee, shall determine from time to time.

Latest Income: £32,470
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Hereford Police Male Choir

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives

Fund raising concerts

Latest Income: £32,468
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Rossendale Players

Arts, Beneficiary group

We provide entertainments for the general public in the Arts, predominantly in the form of stage drama but with occasional musical presentations. The proceeds from selected performances are donated to local charities. We additionally involve youth members who form a distinct Section of our organisation.

Latest Income: £32,455
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Walkerville Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health

Parent & Toddler Group,Wives Club,Bridge Club, Musical Society, Over 65s Activity Group, WARP Games Group, Art Class, Dance Fit, Craft Class, Mesothelioma, Walking club, Wing Chun club, Jodo Club, Truth Seekers meetings, Meditation Group. The premises are available for hire,one large hall,two lounge rooms for up to 40 persons,one meeting for 20 persons, kitchen facilities are available

Latest Income: £32,443
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Shrewsbury Choral Society

Arts

The promotion and enjoyment of choral singing and music.

Latest Income: £32,263
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Hartford Community Associations

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

Providing facilities for a large range of activities: from Pre-School to Over 50s groups. Including Rainbows and Brownies, Dance Classes Yoga and karate. Music & reading groups. The facilities are also available for hire for children parties and most type of function.

Latest Income: £32,212
Areas of Operation: Trafford
Status: Registered
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Redhill Sinfonia

Arts, Religion

We are an amateur orchestra who perform each year a minimum of three public orchestral concerts, under the leadership of a professional conductor and leader, in various locations (principally the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill and Reigate Park Church) within the Borough of Reigate and Banstead.

Latest Income: £32,199
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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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.