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 Royal College Of Organists
Arts, EducationTo promote and advance the arts and practice of organ playing and choral directing and related activities to the highest standards of competence and artistry; To set and maintain proper standards in such arts for the benefit of the public;To educate musicians in such arts and practices;To promote study and research in such arts and practices
Drake Music
ArtsDrake Music breaks down disabling barriers to music through innovative approaches to learning, teaching and making music. Our focus is on nurturing creativity through exploring music and technology in imaginative ways. We put quality music-making at the heart of everything we do, connecting disabled and non-disabled people locally, nationally and internationally.
The Linder Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Social careCurrent funding priorities are: Medical Research - with a preference for projects relating to surgeryHospice and Respite Care - with a focus on relieving painYoung People - particularly teenagers, young offenders and those in careThe Environment - addressing the harmful effects of human activityThe Arts - supporting musical tuition and concerts, concentrating on youth
Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited
Arts, AssociationsThe Society is established to promote and assist the study, practice, knowledge and appreciation of music, and generally advance the cause of music. It aims to bring pleasure to the local community through providing high quality, varied classical music programmes, professionally performed, at realistic prices to the audience, within the Society's available resources.
Ramgarhia Sikh Temple
Arts, ReligionReligious Activities1. The forwarding of the Sikh Religion and activities 2. The organisation of events of religious importance where all members of the community can take part andbenefit.3.The invitation of lecturers and musicians from abroad to enlighten the congregation on various aspects ofSikh religion and culture.
Dr Radcliffe's Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesMaking Grants principally for Classical Music Education and Crafts Education, with a limited number of grants in other areas related to education and conservation. Applicants are advised to look at the website for further information.
Amscordi Limited
ArtsInternational master classes and seminars for classical musicians.
The Ratiu Family Charitable Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage1. Adavancement of education of the public 2. Relief of poverty3. Promotion and furtherance of education and research concerning history, geography, culture, arts, music, literature, language, industries and economy of Romania and Romanian people4. Publishing the results of any such research at the discretion of the Trustees5. Relief of Romanian refugees in the United Kingdom
The Leeds Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsTo provide the opportunity to talented individuals to perform in 'professional' musical theatre productions. To support other charities from the proceeds of these productions when they are financially successful
Henry Wood Hall Limited
Arts, HeritageTo provide a world class environment for the rehearsal and recording of classical music.To act as a venue for music based educational projects.To maintain Henry Wood Hall as a grade II listed building.
The Musical Museum
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageOPERATION OF A MUSEUM OF AUTOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED ARCHIVES FOR THE GERERAL EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageGrants to promote the acquisition by national and regional libraries and archives of printed books, manuscripts and records of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or such like interest and to assist the libraries in any other way which the Charity considers appropriate.
British Youth Opera
Arts, Beneficiary groupA year round programme of workshops, masterclasses and an extended rehearsal period leading to fully staged productions at a London theatre. This programme is designed to give emerging singers, musicians and technical trainees at the start of their careers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment with a fully professional team.
The Musicspace Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo provide a community based music therapy service for children, young people and adults throughout Bristol and the South West region
Scarborough Survivors
Arts, EducationA user-led organisation with the emphasis on self-help and sharing information gained by personal experiences. A key element is to represent the voice of the service user both locally and nationally.The Resource Centre offers meaningful activities four afternoons per week, those activities include:- Computer classes, Reading group, Drama & Movement, Art, Paper Crafts, Music and many more.
The Mackintosh Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Social welfareto promote and develop theatrical, musical and dramatic arts; relieve suffering from and promote research into the causes & treatment of AIDS/Cancer; provide for medical research generally and relief of sickness; relief for the homeless and poverty stricken;promotion of the conservation, protection & enhancement in the UK of nature & the amenities of the countryside inc. areas of natural beauty.
National Youth Ballet Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe Charity's activities include the creation, production and performance of ballets for young people with the purposeof involving them in all aspects of a production including choreography, music, costumes, props and stagemake-up. Teaching and rehearsals for the main company takes place over several months, including a residential summer school, and culminates performances at major theatres.
Westminster School Scholarship And Bursary Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWestminster School educates children from 7 through to 18 and aims widen access as much as possible. It also aims to provide excellence in sporting and extra-curricular activities, notably artistic, musical and social skills. The aim of this charity is to fund scholarships and bursaries for pupils attending the School. This fund is a restricted fund for this purpose.
NMC Recordings LTD
ArtsNMC believes that new music is a dynamic and engaging art. We seek to discover and share exceptional work that inspires and challenges. NMC:- produces high quality recordings of outstanding work by British composers- works with leading artists and ensembles- promotes these recordings to expand worldwide audiences for contemporary music- preserves this creativity for generations to come
The Summer School Foundation
Arts, EducationThe charity promotes education in music and related arts for public benefit, including performance, composition and interdisciplinary practice. It delivers this through The Music Summer School and Festival (MSSF), an inclusive programme for musicians at all stages. MSSF provides high-quality tuition, collaborative opportunities and public concerts, alongside bursaries and outreach to widen access
Pushkin House Trust
Arts, HousingThe Pushkin House Trust promotes Russian culture via an extensive programme of lectures, readings, concerts, exhibitions, film and language training. Pushkin House is open Monday to Friday 9.30-18.00 and for evening events. The House offers a range of facilities including a lecture theatre, teaching rooms and a library.
Bath Mozartfest Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote and foster the education of the public in and around the City of Bath in all aspects of the life and music of Mozart.
Headway Swindon And District
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe charity provides advice and support to the adult survivors of acquired and traumatic brain injury, their families and carers. The charity runs a headway house which as well as providing a safe meeting place also provides facilities for improving social and educational skills. Through cognitive exercises, games, projects, discussion, art and music, headway helps clients rediscover skills they e
Ealing Junior Music School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchEaling Junior Music School is a registered Charitable Trust that offers music education on Saturdays to children aged from 3 to 18 years old. The declared Objects of the Trust are to advance education in the art and science of music by establishing a School for the teaching of music.See our website www.ejms.org.uk for fuller details of our activities.
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.