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Arts Charities That specialise in Music

Discover 6,881 Arts charities that specialise in music. Use the search below to filter within these results.

6,881
Charities
£11,057,005,118
Total Income
£406,418
Avg Income
92.2%
Program Ratio

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

The Havering Theatre Trust Limited

Arts

The Trust produces and presents theatre, music and dance to entertain and educate the people of outer East London and Essex, and complements this with an extensive programme of educational and outreach activities, and a guest programme of professional and community events.

Latest Income: £4,671,844
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Battersea Arts Centre

Arts

To advance and promote education and enjoyment for the benefit of the public locally, nationally and internationally, by the encouragement of arts and heritage, in particular the areas of dramatic art, music and exhibitions. BAC's mission is to inspire people to take creative risks to shape the future.

Latest Income: £4,562,837
Areas of Operation: Wandsworth
Status: Registered
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The Guildhall School Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Education

To provide grants to Guildhall School of Music & Drama to advance the education of students and prospective students of the School in music, drama & production arts and any other object considered to be beneficial to the promotion of music, drama & production arts. To support any charitable purpose in which Guildhall School or any student may engage and promotes music, drama & production arts.

Latest Income: £4,468,322
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Culture Warrington

Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research

To advance education of and promote arts, culture, heritage and science through maintaining a museum, art gallery and concert hall.to promote community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of amateur sport

Latest Income: £4,451,234
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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The Pontoon Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Supporting of the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits) in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and East Africa and financial assistance for students wishing to attend Blackrock College, Dublin, and similar Catholic schools or academic institutions. The relief of those in need because of youth, age, Ill-health, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Support of the arts, classical music and opera.

Latest Income: £4,427,965
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Grange Park Opera

Arts

The objects of the charity are to advance education through the promotion, support and encouragement of the art of music and drama and in particular the promotion of opera.

Latest Income: £4,401,519
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Pioneer Theatres Limited

Arts

To promote, maintain and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music.

Latest Income: £4,339,631
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain

Arts, Beneficiary group

To advance education in music and orchestral playing of young people of Great Britain under the age of 21 by discovering and fostering exceptional musical talent and to help provide them with the highest level of tuition and experience in orchestral playing, as well as a broad range of related skills.

Latest Income: £4,330,854
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Octagon Theatre Trust Limited

Arts

TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE, EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS INCLUDING DRAMA, MIME, DANCE, SINGING AND MUSIC, AND TO FORMULATE, PREPARE AND ESTABLISH SCHEMES THEREFOR PROVIDED THAT ALL OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY SHALL BE OF A CHARITABLE NATURE.

Latest Income: £4,247,150
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Big Church Day Out

Arts, Religion

The principal activity of the company in the period under review was that of the advancement of theChristian faith thorough an open air music, performance and cultural event.

Latest Income: £4,111,374
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

Provides national coordination for the WI organisation; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

Latest Income: £4,057,065
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund

Arts, Education

Support of the Royal Northern College of Music and the Junior School at the Royal Northern College of Music and the advancement of the education of its students and former students.

Latest Income: £4,010,812
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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The National Youth Theatre Of Great Britain

Arts, Beneficiary group

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION PARTICULARLY THAT OF YOUNG PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 TO 25 YEARS THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF DRAMA, MUSIC AND THE SPOKEN WORD AND THROUGH AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE BRITISH DRAMATIC HERITAGE.FURTHER DETAILS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE www.nyt.org.uk

Latest Income: £3,950,089
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cvqo LTD

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education

CVQO is accredited by Pearson, City & Guilds and the Institute of Leadership and Management to deliver a wide range of vocational qualifications including the BTEC Level 1, 2 and 3 Diplomas in Teamwork, & Personal Development and Music and up to the equivalent of a Level 7 City & Guilds Membership Master's Level Degree for youth and Adult Instructors in schools and the voluntary sector.

Latest Income: £3,915,617
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment

Arts, Education

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is a world renowned orchestra which plays on original instruments. Being run and artistically led by its players, it works with leading artists as well as nurturing the next generation of musicians. The OAE strives to reach the widest audience possible through performance, its school residency and established education programmes.

Latest Income: £3,814,399
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Harrogate (white Rose) Theatre Trust LTD

Arts, Beneficiary group

Harrogate Theatre produces and presents a range of theatre, music and dance. There is an education and outreach department that runs regional youth theatre's and delivers workshops in a number of formal and informal educational contexts.

Latest Income: £3,762,689
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe

Arts

The performance and recording of works of classical music.

Latest Income: £3,752,951
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Courtyard Trust

Arts

To promote the improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of arts and cultural and educational value (including the arts of dance, drama, literature, music and singing) of the public and in particular the residents of the County of Herefordshire.

Latest Income: £3,735,935
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Cathedral Church Of St Andrew In Wells

Arts, Religion

The Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells, known as Wells Cathedral, is foremost a place of worship and the seat of the Bishop of Bath & Wells. It is also a heritage attraction, a concert and exhibition venue, a community space and a centre for learning.

Latest Income: £3,686,996
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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High Peak Theatre Trust Limited

Arts

To operate as a Theatre Trust at Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre in order to present and develop a programme of theatre,dance,opera and music and other genre.In addition to run and maintain Buxton Opera House as a Grade 2* Listed building.

Latest Income: £3,655,696
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Marlborough House Vinehall School Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Education. Marlborough Vinehall School is an educational charity for girls and boys from 2 to 13 yeas old. We aim for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, musical, artistic and social skills in all our pupils. Further details may be found on our website: www.mhvschool.co.uk

Latest Income: £3,538,573
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Tyneside Cinema

Arts

Advancement of education, understanding and appreciation of the arts, including audio visual arts, primarily but not exclusively for the benefit of the public in the North East of England, through creation and presentation of moving image works, literature, music and live public events, educational and training projects and by any other charitable means.

Latest Income: £3,495,063
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Severn Arts

Arts, Beneficiary group

Severn Arts provides music tuition, performance opportunities, instrument hire and other music educationservices to young people in Worcestershire and intends to develop adult music education. Severn Arts provides an arts development service for the wider public. Severn Arts operates in an inclusive manner and wishes to extend access so as many people as possible can benefit from the arts

Latest Income: £3,457,927
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Exeter Northcott Theatre Company

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing

Exeter Northcott Theatre serves a catchment of 551,000 homes from its home on the University of Exeter's Streatham Campus with a programme of touring drama, dance, opera, music, comedy and family theatre . A flagship for the city, the theatre plays a vital role in Exeter's cultural life acting as a magnet for thousands of people of all ages interested in attending and taking part in live theatre.

Latest Income: £3,375,369
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Carnival Village Trust

Arts

Advance the arts for the benefit of the public by but not limited to providing arts and community venues to facilitate activities such as but not limited to dance, theatre, music and carnival arts- Managing two arts based venues- Production and promotion of a variety of arts and carnival arts not only at the Tabernacle and the Yaa Centre but in the wider public realm.

Latest Income: £3,364,794
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many music arts charities are there in the UK?

There are 6,881 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 £11.1bn 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 92.2%. 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 £406k. 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.