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
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
North East Theatre Trust Limited
Arts- The production of theatre performances at Live Theatre;- The facilitation of drama and music programmes by other companies;- The organisation and production of education and outreach activities for the public.
The International Youth Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe education of youth in any part of the world in music, culture and the arts
Kirklees Music School
Arts, EducationMusic education
Britten Sinfonia LTD
ArtsBritten Sinfonia is an orchestra.The objectives of the charity are:To be the international benchmark for the chamber orchestra.To inspire people with fresh and exciting performances of great music from Albinoni to Zappa.To appeal to diverse cultural groups, both through the work it presents and the way it is presented.To promote the appreciation of music.
St George's Bristol
ArtsConcert hall, recording studio and events facility
The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund
Arts, EducationTo apply its income to the education of students of the Royal Northern College of Music by the award of prizes, exhibitions, grants for travel or for the purchase of musical instruments, maintenance allowances or similar benefits.
National Youth Choirs Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo give the opportunity to groups of young people to perform together in choirs by running residential through the year culminating in the performance of major concerts.
The Torch Theatre Company Limited
ArtsProduction of plays and musical theatre, touring of theatre productions to Wales and beyond, educational projects and buying in a range of performances to provide an extensive programme
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Limited
ArtsThe organisation of an annual international festival of music song and dance open to competitors from the nations of the world to promote international harmony and goodwill and knowledge of the arts generally.
Manchester Camerata Limited
ArtsPresentation of concerts by Manchester Camerata and other artists in Greater Manchester, North West and throughout the United Kingdom. Provision of learning and Participation work in Greater Manchester and throughout the North West.
Sant Nirankari Mandal UK
Arts, LeisureThe Sant Nirankari Mission is an all-embracing spiritual movement dedicated to human welfare. Congregations are held accross the UK in Satsang Bhawans emphasising the importance of self-realisation through God realisation. All faiths are welcome to participate. It provides facilities for multi-faith meetings, encourages involvement in charity work, music, yoga classes and blood donations.
Kirklees Theatre Trust
ArtsTo promote, maintain and improve by encouraging and promoting the art of drama, dance, improvisation, mime, film, singing and music and by providing advanced educational opportunities in the arts.
Alnwick District Playhouse Trust
Arts, Economic and community developmentThe charity's objects and its principal activity continues to be that of the promotion of all aspects of artistic activities throughout the district of Alnwick. This is achieved through a broad programme of theatre, dance, music, film and exhibitions at the Playhouse itself, and an outreach programme that seeks to reach all corners of the rural community.
Bromley Youth Music Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupBromley Youth Music Trust is an independent music service nationally renowned for providing a very high quality comprehensive and inclusive instrumental and vocal music education to the young people of Bromley and surrounding areas, as well as providing opportunities for performance in a wide range of settings to enhance the musical understanding and appreciation of pupils and the wider community.
The Warren Of Hull Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ResearchYoung peoples resource centre offering informal education, accredited and non-accredited courses, childcare, counselling, cafe, health activities, womens work, work with LGBT young people, music, art, recording studios and sports. All of these activities are provided with in a philosophy of encouraging young people to take control over their own lives).
Merton Music Foundation
ArtsThe principal object of the Merton Music Foundation is to "advance musical education within the framework of the arts for the benefit of the public in the London Borough of Merton and elsewhere". Our mission is to encourage participation, enjoyment and achievement by providing the highest quality learning opportunities in music and the performing arts.
National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo advance education and in particular to advance the education and training in music and orchestral playing of children and young persons
The Royal School Of Church Music
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe aim to encourage and inspire the best use of music, above all in Christian worship, formation and outreach. We do this by both direct and indirect education and training. Through our staff, volunteers and partnerships, we provide short courses, extended learning programmes, publications and resources, advice and advocacy. We work with people of all ages, abilities and levels of resource.
The Sixteen
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe objects for which the Company is established are: To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the arts of orchestral, choral and other music by the organisation and/or presentation of concerts and recitals of high educational and artistic merit.
Arnolfini Gallery CIO
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public through the promotion and presentation of contemporary art, through exhibition, performance, dance, film, literature, poetry and music supported by an extensive education programme.
Benslow Music Trust
ArtsThe Trust's main activity is its educational work for adult amateur musicians, through its year-round course programme and related musical activities at its residential centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
British Record Industry Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesFounded by the recorded music industry in 1989, The BRIT Trust works to promote diversity and inclusion in the UK by empowering people of all backgrounds through music and the creative arts. The BRIT Trust makes donations to support education and wellbeing activities that inspire people to realise their full potential and life chances, whatever their abilities, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.
English Folk Dance And Song Society
ArtsA centre of excellence for the study, practice and dissemination of traditional English Folk song, dance and music at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and Cecil Sharp House. Providing national and local outreach services to enable and increase access, celebrate diversity and promote equality
The Royal Society Of Musicians Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Society, a charity for musicians run by musicians, provides grants and support to professional musicians and their families in need because of accident, illness or old age whether or not they are members. Founded in 1738 as the Fund for Decay'd Musicians, early members included Handel, Arne, Boyce and Sammartini. Today it maintains its tradition of responding swiftly to needs of colleagues.
Halsway Manor Society Limited
ArtsTo promote and support the practice of the traditional folk arts, especially as practised in England. This includes traditional dance, music, song, folklore, storytelling, arts, and crafts. To conserve, maintain and develop the Halsway Manor as a hub for these activities.
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.