Arts Charities That specialise in Music
Discover 2,515 Arts charities that specialise in music. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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St John's Church Bells Restoration And Maintenance Fund
Arts, Heritage, ReligionTo finance the maintenance and improvement of Lytham, St John's bells to enable the bells to be rung for services, weddings, funerals, national and local celebrations to proclaim a Christian witness in the Parish and wider community. Also to ensure the bells remain in ringable condition to enable new ringers of all ages and from all sections of the community to be encouraged to learn bell ringing.
Crackington Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureSocial Groups, Snooker Club, Table Tennis Drop-In, Yoga, Playgroup, Drama Group, Council Meetings, Gig Club, Keep Fit, Craft Groups, Art Groups, Workshops, Presentations, Committee Meetings, Weddings, Celebrations, Fundraisers, Environmental Awareness Events, Musical Evenings, Fetes, Farmers Market, NHS events.
West Barnes Singers
ArtsPROMOTING EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC. PUBLIC CONCERTS OF CHORAL MUSIC. TRAINING AT WEEKLY REHEARSALS AND OCCASIONAL WORKSHOPS. LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON AND NEIGHBOURING BOROUGHS.
Rosalie Inskip Music Trust
ArtsSupporting excellence in music.Supporting the development of music and support wider access to music
The Broadstone Community And Arts Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisurePreserving, extending & refurbishing a 3-bedroom Victorian house in its own large conservation grounds to use as a Community Centre for all ages. Meaningful activities & education for advancement of young people. Non-alcohol premises. Safe environment for women & children. Activities for the elderly, Ballet, Maths, English, Music & fun for mums & babies, Tai Chi, Yoga
Criccieth Arts Association/cymdeithas Celfyddydau Criccieth
ArtsTO PRESENT, PROMOTE AND ORGANISE MUSICAL AND VISUAL ARTS AT AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL.
Newbury Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects.
The Tompkins Tate Musical Instrument Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Tompkins Tate Musical Instrument Trust lends string instruments to talented young people.
Banstead Arts Festival Society
ArtsAnnual Arts Festival and periodic concerts in and around Banstead
Peak Music Society
ArtsTo promote high-class concerts in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of music by means of public performances.
Worthing Symphony Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchPromotion and financial support of Symphony Concerts by Worthing Symphony Orchestra and other public musical events in furtherance of its objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music. Concerts could not be held for a long period due to Covid but have now resumed
Reading Phoenix Choir
Arts, ResearchReading Phoenix Choir is a mixed voice amateur choir. Our objectives are to educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities. To achieve as high a standard as possible in the performance of choral and allied music. To arrange concerts, to enter music festivals and to participate in concerts arranged by other organisations.
Poplar Boys And Girls Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisurePoplar Boys and Girls Club operates from purpose built facilities in Chrisp Street, Poplar. Facilities include a fully equiped boxing gym, an IT suite, games and activities hall and music studio. Young people can come to the club to relax and mix as well as participate in projects around fitness, art and learning.
Rhyl & District Musical Theatre Company
ArtsNo change from previous returns submitted.
Keswick Music Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe promotion of classical music concerts in Keswick together with giving assistance and encouragement in the development of an interest among the young people of the area in listening to, learning about, and performing music.
The Durham Singers
ArtsPresentation of public concerts and other musical events.
Leicestershire Chorale
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Charity is a mixed chamber choir. Five to six choral concerts are performed annually. Every year the Charity makes grants to deserving young candidates following acceptance into the Choir as choral scholars.
Caos Musical Productions
ArtsThe performance of amateur musical theatre in the Chichester district including at least one major musical per year and a number of concerts supporting local events and charities.
Bookham Light Operatic Society
ArtsWe perform musical theatre productions
The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society
Arts, EducationProvides Orchestral Training for local musicians on a weekly basis during school term time, and gives at least three public performances in the year.
The Commonweal Parent-Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportNormal fundraising: Quiz nights, craft fairs, music events and fashion shows.
The Sussex Theatre Organ Trust
ArtsTO CONSERVE, MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE THE USE OF THE WORTHING WURLITZER ORGAN INSTALLED IN THE ASSEMBLY HALL WORTHING. PROMOTION OF THEATRE ORGAN CONCERTS WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTES OF THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS. ONGOING MAINTENANCE TO PRESERVE THE CAPABILITY OF THE ORGAN TO THE FINEST STANDARDS.
Southend-On-Sea Musical Festival Association
Arts1. To encourage the study, performance and appreciation of good music (and drama) by holding annual public competitions.2. To afford the competitors the opportunity of having their qualifications tested by eminent adjudicators.
Blackburn Festival Of Speech Music And Dance
ArtsPromotes the Arts
The Maritime Heritage Trust
Arts, Saving of lives- Provide facilities for the repair reconstruction conservation and berthing of vessels; and of buildings/structures, artefacts, records, art and music connected with vessels or their construction or use at sea or on inland water- Promote initiatives that will demonstrate the benefit of maritime heritage both socially and economically- Co-operate with any organisation with similar objects.
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.