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.
Women's Institute - Springfield
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo further the objectives of the WI Movement. "To improve and develop conditions of rural and urban life and to advance the education of women in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, and to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare".
Skegness Silver Band
ArtsPerforming musical concerts in and around the East Lindsey district of Linconlshire; including weekly rehearsals.
Radlett Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupAs a mixed adult choir of some 50 members we sing from a wide-ranging repertoire. We perform 3 or 4 public concerts a year, encouraging young soloists and student orchestras to perform with us. We keep our ticket prices as low as possible, with free seats for children. We aim to bring the joy of music, whether performing or listening, to as wide a cross-section of the public as possible.
North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra
ArtsProducing concerts for the public.
The Sheffield Chamber Orchestra
ArtsRehearsing and performing concerts
Burraton Community Centre
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall is used for various clubs and organisations within the Borough of Saltash to carry out their activities; ie Age Concern, Karate, Barber Shop Choirs,Community players,U3A, Keep Fit, Educational purposes, private use (parties), health and education, Concerts, shows, crafts
Lytham St Annes Choral Society
Arts, Social welfarePerformance of three concerts per seasonPerformance of Carols and other works throughout the season by invitationFund-raising and Social Events
Warren Association Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareFundraising/Social Events inc- Sumer Fete, Christmas Party, Christmas Cards, Raffles, fundraising brochure sales.Spending- Library books, special needs equipment, musical equipment, school trips, purchase of new mini bus etc
Blackburn Symphony Orchestra
ArtsHold weekly rehearsals and give public performances of large scale orchestral works - generally three concerts a year.
Hook Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupOpen rehearsals of choral music for all ages and abilities, culminating in public performances; together with encouragement of appreciating variety of music for wide spectrum of singers and audiences in area; including work with youth, elderly and unwell and assistance with Singing for the Brain charity.
Trowbridge Musical Theatre
Arts, LeisureTo give members the opportunity to participate in the many facets of musical theatre and to present these productions for public entertainment.
Vocalis
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC.
Halesowen Choral Society
ArtsChoral singing and concerts
Everyman Theatre Cheltenham Development Trust
ArtsThe advancement of education in the arts for the benefit of the public and in particular the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing, and music by supporting the principal charity, the Gloucestershire Everyman Theatre Company Ltd, by providing, furnishing and equipping new buildings, preserving and improving the Theatre, and providing financial support for its charitable objects and activities.
Hampshire County Youth Band Association
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo support the activities of the Hampshire County Youth Bands
Prestbury (st Peter's) Choral Society
ArtsStudy and performance of choral music.
The Holst Singers
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of music, and in particular 20th century English music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals, and by such other ways as the society though its committee shall determine from time to time.
Friends Of Music In Mayfield
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music particularly but not exclusively in the Parish of Mayfield East Sussex
Asian Music Circuit Limited
ArtsProduction of national tours and education events and other services in music from the Asian continent for the benefit of the UK public with a large audio visual archive
Ellesmere Port Music Society
ArtsOur rehearsal and concerts aim to educate members and audiences in their knowledge and appreciation of classical music. No auditions are held. Activities: 2 concerts per year (November and April) using its choir and a professional orchestra and soloists. It is the only provider of live classical music in the borough and always provides specific information in its own extensive programme notes.
Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival
ArtsThe charity runs a competitive performing arts festival covering speech, drama, singing and instrumental music.
City Of Birmingham Brass Band
Arts, ResearchThe association was established to educate the public in the art and science of music and in particular the music of brass bands by the presentation of concerts and other activities including involvement in brass band contests.
The Nicholls Hall
Arts, Childcare, Education, LeisureCommunity based activities. e.g Bistro Nights, Dances, Produce Market, Badminton & Table Tennis, Jumble Sales.Hire of rooms for, Committee meetings, private functions e.g weddings, parties, used by local school for concerts, soft play area & local Post Office also local interest clubs.Hired for VIA entertainers.
Abertawe Festival For Young Musicians
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo run a music festival for children up to the age of 18
Bournemouth Chamber Music Society
ArtsPromotion of Chamber Music Concerts
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.