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.
The Bradford Chorale
ArtsAN SATB CHOIR PERFORMING CONCERTS SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR AT VARIOUS VENUES IN THE WEST YORKSHIRE REGION.
The Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity's activity is to promote,improve,develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music, in particular choir singing, by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Swindon Music Festival
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe object of the Swindon Music Festival is to advance the education of the public in the Arts, and in particular the Arts of Music, in all their branches, primarily by holding an annual competitive festival.
Frampton-On-Severn Wi
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyImprove and develop conditions of rural life; advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects; to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Dudley Music Drama And Dance Festival
Arts1. Hold/promote annual competitive festivals2. Present and promote public performances, concerts & recitals3. Affiliate to the British Federation of Music Festivals4. Further the charitable objects of the said Federation
New Harmony Singers
Arts, Charity and VCS supportPerform at concerts to raise funds for charity
In Harmony
ArtsSIX CONCERTS AS IN TRUSTEES REPORT
Ilkeston Brass
Arts, Charity and VCS supportLocal Brass Band - fundraising concerts. Musical training. Educational activities.
Crazies Hill C E Primary School P T A
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureRaising funds for school facilities including outings and activities, music & sporting projects and equipment for children to use inside and outside.
The Concord Drum And Bugle Corps
Arts, Beneficiary group, SocietyMarching display band for young people. Teaching music and movement skills,team work and general good citizenship. Public performances at a variety of outdoor and indoor events throught the UK and Europe
Northampton Festival Of The Performing Arts
ArtsOrganises an annual festival of performing arts including music, speech and drama for performers of all ages and abilities.
Women's Institute - Ulgham
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyW.I. is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. To improve and develop conditions of rural life and advance the education of women in citizenship in public questions both national and international, in music drama and other cultural subjects plus instruction and training in all branches of agriculture handicrafts home economics health and social welfare.
Music Education Council
ArtsThe Music Education Council is the gathering of the UK's most diverse and knowledgeable voices on the educational and social role of music. The Council acts as an expert advisor, facilitator of skills and knowledge sharing and enabler of change. MEC aims to help create a society where everyone benefits from the personal, social and educational value of music.
The Royce Institute
Arts, Associations, Social welfareReligious charity meeting Sunday afternoons and providing social activities i.e. snooker, theatre visits, outings, members' tea, new year annual dinner, slide shows and musical items on weekdays. Sunday meetings include religious and educational talks and musical items.
The Minsterley And District Eisteddfod Festival Association
ArtsThe Charity holds an annual Eisteddfod and Concert.
Ilfracombe Coast U3a
Arts, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureActive Groups for:-Art Appreciation, Ballet, Craft, Discussion, Garden Visits, Geology, Golf,Live Arts,Knit & Natter, Local History, Music Appreciation, Novel Readers, Opera Forum, Playreaders, Poetry, Practical Art, Pub Lunches (Tues/Fri), Ramblers, Shakespeare, Singing, Skittles, Singles Sunday Lunch,, Sunday Lunches for Singles, Theatre Visits
Kempston Rural Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
The Bristol And District Organists' Association
ArtsThe Association offers advice to performers, teachers, students, churchmen and members of the public concerned with improvement in standards of performance, and in playing the organ. During each year we arrange lectures, visit organs, and demonstrate the organ.
Mansfield Music And Drama Festival Association
ArtsThe organisation of a Music and Drama festival in which people of all ages can perform as either competitors or non-competitors in all types of music and drama classes. A professional adjudicator gives a verbal and written assessment of each entrant. The events take place over two separate weekends, and a final concert is mounted in which selected performers take part.
Solihull University Of The Third Age
Arts, Education, HeritageThird Age Learning - general education - lectures, study groups, language classes, music apreciation, walking, nature, handicrafts, history.
Birmingham Music Festival
ArtsThe provision of an annual music festival open to non-professionals of all ages allowing entrants to perform in public and receive a professional adjudication of their performance.
St Marys Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationThe PTA run various fundraising events throughout the school year such as Christmas and Summer fayres, family bingo, children's and adults quizes. It also raises funds through mechanisms such as Webb Ivory and Invitation books. The funds raised are spent in support of the school on things such as playground equipment, musical equipment and extra curricular events for pupils.
The Hindu Cultural Association - Gloucester
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, Society1. Language, Environmental Issues, Enhancement of Cultural Awareness and Good Citizenship Classes for Children 2. Social Activities (Encouraging Physical and Mental Well-Being) Open to all Ages 3. Celebration of Cultural Festivals throughout the Year 4. Meeting the Community needs e.g. Health and Environmental Awareness 5. Promoting Community Cohesion 6. Promoting Musical Talent
Friends Of The Royal College Of Music Junior Department
Arts, Associations, EducationSupporting childrens instrumental needs in college, external concerts and tours, music provision in college, coordinating catering needs
Llanddewi Velfrey Village Hall & Playing Field Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvide facilities inside hall for local groups including Community Council, Music group, Aikido, Pilates, Quiz nights, Bingo nights, Computer classes, First Aid classes, Inter denominational services (eg Remembrance Service, Thanksgiving, Christmas Carol service), Concerts, Polling Station during elections.Outside: Play Area for local children.
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.