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Arts Charities That specialise in Music

Discover 2,515 Arts charities that specialise in music. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,515
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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, Society

To 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".

Latest Income: £14,215
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Skegness Silver Band

Arts

Performing musical concerts in and around the East Lindsey district of Linconlshire; including weekly rehearsals.

Latest Income: £14,207
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Radlett Choir

Arts, Beneficiary group

As 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.

Latest Income: £14,202
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra

Arts

Producing concerts for the public.

Latest Income: £14,168
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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The Sheffield Chamber Orchestra

Arts

Rehearsing and performing concerts

Latest Income: £14,134
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Burraton Community Centre

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The 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

Latest Income: £14,116
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Lytham St Annes Choral Society

Arts, Social welfare

Performance of three concerts per seasonPerformance of Carols and other works throughout the season by invitationFund-raising and Social Events

Latest Income: £14,094
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Warren Association Trust

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfare

Fundraising/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

Latest Income: £14,073
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Blackburn Symphony Orchestra

Arts

Hold weekly rehearsals and give public performances of large scale orchestral works - generally three concerts a year.

Latest Income: £14,073
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Hook Choral Society

Arts, Beneficiary group

Open 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.

Latest Income: £14,045
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Trowbridge Musical Theatre

Arts, Leisure

To give members the opportunity to participate in the many facets of musical theatre and to present these productions for public entertainment.

Latest Income: £14,031
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Vocalis

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

THE 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.

Latest Income: £14,002
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Halesowen Choral Society

Arts

Choral singing and concerts

Latest Income: £13,996
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Everyman Theatre Cheltenham Development Trust

Arts

The 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.

Latest Income: £13,933
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Hampshire County Youth Band Association

Arts, Beneficiary group

To support the activities of the Hampshire County Youth Bands

Latest Income: £13,917
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Prestbury (st Peter's) Choral Society

Arts

Study and performance of choral music.

Latest Income: £13,873
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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The Holst Singers

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £13,858
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Music In Mayfield

Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Research

To 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

Latest Income: £13,844
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Asian Music Circuit Limited

Arts

Production 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

Latest Income: £13,797
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ellesmere Port Music Society

Arts

Our 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.

Latest Income: £13,795
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival

Arts

The charity runs a competitive performing arts festival covering speech, drama, singing and instrumental music.

Latest Income: £13,764
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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City Of Birmingham Brass Band

Arts, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £13,755
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Nicholls Hall

Arts, Childcare, Education, Leisure

Community 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.

Latest Income: £13,745
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Abertawe Festival For Young Musicians

Arts, Beneficiary group

To run a music festival for children up to the age of 18

Latest Income: £13,734
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Bournemouth Chamber Music Society

Arts

Promotion of Chamber Music Concerts

Latest Income: £13,717
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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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.