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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Blackmoor Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesBeavers,Cubs, Scouts, Badgers Nursery School, Junior Church, Dance class, Caravan Club,fundraising concerts, quiz nights,
Friends Of Bristol Cathedral
Arts, Associations, ReligionWe provide funding to assist the Dean and Chapter to maintain and beautify the church and and support its worship, music and outreach.
Regent Brass
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe support of a brass band and the provision of guidance and training to its members. The education of the public in the art of brass band music through the presentation of concerts and other musical activities.
Trelewis O A P Welfare Committee
Arts, Leisure, Social welfareArrange various coach Outings to places of interest. Organise various social events eg. concerts, bingo social evenings, luncheon club, Christmas Dinner with entertainment. Provide transport via minibus to events. Organise short break holidays.
St Ives Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationMixed choir of around 80 voices. Normally three or four concerts each year in St Ives including a family Christmas concert. Works from the classical choral repertoire are performed with orchestra and professional soloists. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings. A new work by Tom Randle based on the life of Cromwell was commissioned and performed with students of St Ivo School in March 2023.
The Incorporated Association Of Organists Benevolent Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo help members and former members of the Incorporated Association of Organists or their dependents who have fallen on hard times.Grants to dependents of members or former members of the IAO to assist with course or examination fees in respect of tuition on the pipe-organ.
Port Talbot Musical Theatre
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.
Goodwick Brass Band
ArtsTHE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS THE PROVISION OF MUSICAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PLAYING OF BRASS INSTRUMENTATION. THE BAND MEMBERS ALSO ENTER LOCAL AND NATIONAL BRASS BAND COMPETITIONS, AND PERFORM AT CONCERTS AND OTHER CHARITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
Bingham And District Choral Society
ArtsThe objective of the society (charity) shall be to educate and interest the public in music, particularly choral music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities (eg singing workshop days).
Wolsey Chamber Orchestral Society
ArtsWe are a non-professional orchestra that has put on three concerts this year.
Market Harborough Choral Society
Artspublic performance of choral music
East Surrey Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Saving of livesA community choir which holds three concerts each year.Soloist parts are sung by students from the major music schools and musicians from music schools play instruments.Collections are made for worthy charities including Teenage Cancer Trust,Children with Leukaemia,Surrey Air Ambulance,Headway Surrey , Aspire ( for spinal injuries). Dementia UK,Cancer Research , Heart Research UK .
The Friends Of Molescroft School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureWe raise money which is used to fund projects & purchase equipment that enriches the lives of the children within Molescroft Primary School. We do this by organising events such as summer/Christmas Fayre, discos, cinema nights & band nights. We also raise funds by serving refreshments at as many school events as we can eg sports days/tournaments, concerts, shows & parents evenings.
Malmesbury Abbey Music Society
ArtsPromotion of musical performances in Malmesbury Abbey, and other musical activities for the benefit of the membership and the local community.
Dartford Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Economic and community developmentThe Symphony was formed in 1946 and provides the opportunity, both as performers and audience, for the people of Dartford and the surrounding area to enjoy music making of a high standard. Based the Mick Jagger Centre, the DSO continues to take music to the rural communities, is involved in music education projects, commissions new works. The DSO runs an annual Dartford Young Musician competition.
The Mevagissey Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchThe objects of the Choir are to educate the public in the arts and sciences, particularly the art and science of music and male voice singing.
The Clifton And Lightcliffe Subscription Band Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationTo foster a love and interest in music general and in particular, music for brass bands. to maintain and support the band by raising funds and to give instruction to young people and others of ether sex in all sections of the community including disabled unemployed and ethnic minorities in the playing and manipulation of instruments normally comprised in brass band and orchestras generally.
South Woodham Ferrers Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe charity performs publicly under the name "MEN2SING" and undertakes to maintian male choral singing. "MEN2SING" supports local charities by the production of concerts.
The Wally Foster Community Centre Association LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesFocus on enhancing the opportunities and skills of young adults through Education, especially in Business, Music and Arts, and Personal Development. We target young people who are out of Education or employment, as well as those who are vulnerable to gangs and youth crime, by offering music workshops, courses, activities & mentoring programs, which can lead to employment within those sectors.
Mickle Trafford County Primary School Parent-Teachers' Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity raises additional funds for one school to purchase additional items of resources, also supports school trips and enhancing the childrens education via purchasing musical instruments, outdoor play equipment, school tracksuits for teams etc. This is done from xmas fairs, summer fairs, coffee & cake mornings, easter egg hunts etc.
St Neots Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the Society shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society through its Committee shall from time to time determine.
Finchley Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchFSO aims to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the society, shall determine from time to time. The society aims to provide a high standard of orchestral and performance opportunities for amateur musicians from Finchley and surrounding areas.
Blackmore End Playing Field
Animals, Arts, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesFund raising for equipment for playing field. Annual events may include open air evens such as village shows, music, Donkey Derby & fireworks.
The St Asaph Choral Society
ArtsTo advance the education of the general public in the appreciation and understanding of the musical arts, in particular, choral singing.
Cantores Olicanae
ArtsThe chief activity of the choir is to prepare and perform public concerts of choral music
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.