Arts Charities That specialise in Music
Discover 6,881 Arts charities that specialise in music. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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
ArtsThe 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.
Battersea Arts Centre
ArtsTo 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.
The Guildhall School Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationTo 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.
Culture Warrington
Arts, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTo 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
The Pontoon Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareSupporting 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.
Grange Park Opera
ArtsThe 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.
Pioneer Theatres Limited
ArtsTo 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.
The National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo 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.
Octagon Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsTO 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.
The Big Church Day Out
Arts, ReligionThe 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.
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, SocietyProvides 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.
The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund
Arts, EducationSupport 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.
The National Youth Theatre Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTO 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
Cvqo LTD
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationCVQO 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.
Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
Arts, EducationThe 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.
Harrogate (white Rose) Theatre Trust LTD
Arts, Beneficiary groupHarrogate 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.
The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe
ArtsThe performance and recording of works of classical music.
The Courtyard Trust
ArtsTo 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.
The Cathedral Church Of St Andrew In Wells
Arts, ReligionThe 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.
High Peak Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsTo 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.
Marlborough House Vinehall School Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEducation. 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
Tyneside Cinema
ArtsAdvancement 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.
Severn Arts
Arts, Beneficiary groupSevern 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
Exeter Northcott Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HousingExeter 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.
Carnival Village Trust
ArtsAdvance 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.
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.