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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The Wall Trust
Arts, EducationPlease note NO DIRECT APPLICATIONS for funds are considered. The trust awards scholarships to students training in the performing arts with exceptional talent but insufficient financial means on the recommendation of the establishments with which the trust has an arrangement, namely The Royal College of Music, Purcell School, London Studio Centre and Central Ballet School of Ballet & RADA.
The Chelmsford Singers
Arts, ReligionChoral Society based in Chelmsford drawing members from mid Essex performing three concerts a year of music from the classical choir repertoire, of which two are normally performed in Chelmsford Cathedral
Highbridge Festival Of The Arts
ArtsThe Highbridge Festival of the Arts exists as a not for profit organisation. We offer local people of any age, gender, ethic group, able bodied or disabled, the opportunity to give a public performance of the performing arts. i.e. Dance, Speech and Drama and Music Vocal or Instrumental.
The Serge Prokofiev Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Charity advances the education of the public and furthers the development of public appreciation of music through the promotion of the art of the music of the late Serge Prokofiev.
Horsham Chamber Choir
Arts, Charitable activitiesHorsham Chamber Choir is an educational charity established for the promotion, improvement and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of music in all aspects through public concerts and recitals. The choir performs both classical and more contemporary choral music and involves young professional soloists in addition to its members, who come from Horsham and the surrounding district.
Sheffield Lyceum Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, HousingThe Trust is the guardian of the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield. Since its refurbishment in 1990 the Lyceum has played a significant role among the most prestigious touring theatres in the major English cities. Welcoming a broad range of professional touring drama, dance, music theatre and opera companies, the Lyceum is also the home each year to several local operatic societies.
Chandos Chamber Choir
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionAmateur choir of 30-35 voices, performing three concerts a year. The choir strives to: perform to a very high standard; engage its audiences by meaningful communication of the music; provide programme notes.The choir prefers to offer employment opportunities to musicians in the earlier stages of their career, and makes regular visits outside of London, e.g. to participate in cathedral services.
Eliza Back For The Parish Room (known As The Horsell Parish Institute And Club Room)
Arts, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesProvides facilities for After School Club; Meeting place for Residence Association, Mediation services, music practices, Art Club
Bristol Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music and in particular choral music by the presentation of public concerts.
The Oxford Sinfonia
ArtsPromotion of concerts and musical training
6th Hillingdon Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionScout activities including camping, hiking, swimming and weekly meetings doing art & craft, sport, cooking, knots etc. Badge work includes care for animals, first aid, music, hobbies, collecting, local history and religion. Local and London visits to places of interest and worship.
Weston On The Green Memorial Village Hall
Arts, Associations, FacilitiesVillage committees including WI, Parish Council, Weston Society, Garden Club,training days and courses, Quiz and Film Nights, dancing,social gatherings, talks, concerts
Abertillery Town Band
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the arts and sciences of brass music. By presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the committee shall determine.
Penrhiwllan Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureIndoor mat bowls, WI, merched y wawr, art classes, family & children group, meetings, dramas, concerts, choirs, polling station.
Bettws Newydd Parish Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureVenue for a range of village activities as well as being a provider of music, dancing and public entertainment of a similar kind.
West Norfolk Gilbert And Sullivan Operatic Society
ArtsPuts on an annual light operatic production and occasional other concerts, primarily of works by Gilbert & Sullivan
The Ryton Chorale
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the choir, through its committee shall from time to time determine.
Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra
ArtsPerformance of classical music for the local community
Flint Male Voice Choir/cor Meibion Fflint
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of the musical arts, in particular male voice choral music, by the presentation of concerts and similar activities.
Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe maintain a healthy membership upwards of 60 attending Wednesday evenings. The Corona Virus has forced us to replace face to face rehearsals with Zoom meetings, and all concerts have been cancelled. We have had small numbers of personnel at our hall when lockdown restrictions permitted. We continue to support our venue and our musicians to maintain relationships for the future.
Amici Chamber Choir
ArtsTO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE ARTS BY THE TRAINING OF A CHOIR IN CHORAL MUSIC AND THE PERFORMANCE OF CHORAL MUSIC.
Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, ReligionManage and maximise public use of Village HallHire hall for Art Classes, private functions, community events, local meetingsOrganise and run regular events - quiz nights, talks, music evenings, film nights, Harvest Supper, Rounders evening - for local communityPolling stationVenue for Parish Council and Parochial Church Council meetings
Welwyn Garden City Music Society
Arts, FacilitiesThe Society consists of an Orchestra and Chorus. Membership is open to all comers without audition. Members learn and rehearse music with the objective of providing four public concerts per year. The Orchestra invites all comers to an open rehearsal free of charge. Occasionally, the Chorus runs an open singing course. The Society supports local charities by performing carols at Christmas time.
Richmond Chamber Choir
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education of the art and science of choral music of all periods with particular emphasis on early music, suitable for a choir of limited size (max 36 members) by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Hoylake Chamber Concert Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals
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.