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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Cor Godre R Aran
ArtsCharity concerts
Wetherby Musical Theatre Group
ArtsProvides facilities and resources to enable live performance of stage plays and musical shows
The Derby Diocesan Association Of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund
Arts, ReligionThe Bell Repair Fund exists to give financial assistance to Derby Diocesan Parochial Church Councils when incurring financial outlay on their bell installations. The Fund will support work which is associated with bell installations and is necessary for the normal use of the bells. The scope of this work will be at the discretion of the Trustees.
The Friends And Supporters Of The Wirral Music Centres Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationWe support music education for young people across Wirral by providing support, resources and facilities for ensembles run by or in partnership with the local Music Education Hub Lead Organisation. Activities include rehearsals and performances by groups ranging from beginner ensembles to advanced bands and orchestras involving children from primary and secondary schools across Wirral.
Keldwyth Award Society
ArtsSelect a winner and 3 runners up for annual award to music students aged 16-22 yrs. living or taught in Cumbria.
Eskdale Festival Of The Arts
Arts, Beneficiary groupAn annual competitive festival of music and the Spoken Word to encourage higher standards especially among the children of Whitby and the surrounding area. A Choir Day is held in April when adult choirs from many parts of the UK come to sing together and be judged by professional adjudicators.The Festival was originally known as "The Eskdale Tournament of Song" and was founded in 1902.
Women's Institute - West Mersea
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyAdvances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Bideford Music Club
Arts, EducationPromoting classical music concerts and providing workshops to schools.
Tarvin Educational Foundation
Arts, EducationThe Tarvin Educational Foundation is the charity set up to manage the endowment of the old Tarvin Grammar School. The purpose of the charity is to assist the educational needs of students of secondary school age and older who live in the ancient parish of Tarvin. This assistance may take the form of financial assistance for tuition fees, maintenance, books, musical instruments, and travel on appro
Cor Y Gyrlais
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe help raise money for all kinds of charities by giving concerts locally, and throughout England, where we are usually invited by Welsh societies.
Bromsgrove Festival Limited
ArtsTo organise a Music Festival in order to bring well-known distinguished artists to Bromsgrove for the enjoyment of all ages, and to include performances form local musical groups.
Llanrug And District Silver Prize Band
Arts, LeisurePlaying of brass band music for the entertainment of the general public and at local charity events
Keighley Unit 386 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureActivities on offer include Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Sub Boarding, Canoeing, Pulling (rowing), Field Craft, Drill, Shooting, Cookery and Music.
Farndon & District Brass Band
Arts, Charity and VCS supportProvides opportunities for persons to learn or advance their playing of a brass or other instrument. Provides tuition by the running of a Junior Band and the loan of instruments. Giving public performances to assist the fund raising of other organisations.
Classical Road Show
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe Company's charitable objective is children's musical education through participation in musical productions and workshops. We promoted 2 performances of The Battle of Britain with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(RPO) and the London Mozart Players(LMP), 1 performance of Fire! with the LMP. The Company continued to offer free Song & Rhythm Workshops in schools in London and the South East.
Swale Youth Development Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThere are many young people resident in Swale who could be helped to achieve their full potential with a little financial assistance and encouragement when it is most needed.Grants are available for many activities, including music, dance, drama,all sports, indeed almost anything that will help young people to make the most of their talents and opportunities.
Wensleydale Tournament Of Song Association
ArtsTo encourage the study, performance and appreciation of good music and literature by holding annual competitions
Northern Praeclassica
ArtsPutting on choral concerts to entertain members of the public, sometimes raising income to fund the expenses of other concerts but also to support other charities.
Chester In Concert
Arts, Charitable activitiesCAMPAIGNING AND LOBBYING FOR AN ADEQUATE MUSICAL PERFORMNCE SPACE IN CHESTER AREAPROMOTING AND SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS
Eversley Choral Union
ArtsA choir which number 64 persons +. We perform concerts of sacred music twice per year. We charge a fee to attend but members subs subsidize costs. We use a profession organist, orchestra and conductor.
The Cathedral Chamber Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe Cathedral Chamber Choir visits Cathedrals, Chapels and Churches in the UK and provides Choral Music for liturgical services to a high standard. Members are drawn from all over the UK. The choir's surplus funds may sometimes be used to support with bursaries and scholarships singers, particularly young people, who would not otherwise be able to meet all the costs of such a visit.
Letchworth Sinfonia
Arts, FacilitiesTo make live orchestral music available to the local community by presenting 2-3 concerts annually at venues in and around Letchworth Garden City.
Cranleigh Choral Society
ArtsPerformance of a range of different types of choral music.
Harlow Symphony Orchestra
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and Sciences and in particular the art and science of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.
Opera Integra
ArtsOpera Integra provides performing experience to amateur and aspiring professional singers. It caters for those who want the challenges of operatic roles and for those who enjoy the challenge of opera choruses. Performances are staged and normally sung in English to facilitate the enjoyment of opera by the general public. Concerts of operatic excerpts in the original language are also arranged.
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.