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 Salford Choral Society Trust
ArtsPromotion of singing and music to the general public by helping support the concerts performed by the Salford Choral Society.
York Cantores
Arts, Charity and VCS supportchamber choir fund raising for concerts only.
Welsh Association Of Male Choirs
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo foster and promote an appreciation of music through education and practice, in order, inter alia, to promote male choral singing in the United Kingdom and elsewhere around the World.
Women's Institute - Bishop's Cleeve
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupTO ENABLE WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION AND SKILLS, INCLUDING PUBLIC TOPICS, MUSIC, DRAMA, HANDICRAFTS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY LIFE.
Hampshire Foundation For Young Musicians
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe principal activity is to advance the education in music of young people up to the age of 25 in Hampshire (including Southampton and Portsmouth) who are educated principally in the schools and colleges within the said County.
Hornsea Music Society
ArtsHornsea Music Society promotes at least six concerts of classical music each year, for the people of Hornsea and north Holderness
Leith Hill Musical Festival Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Trust makes grants to and supports the Leith Hill Musical Festival and its affiliated choirs.
St Mary's Church Portsea Music Foundation
Arts, Religion, ResearchMaintain, promote and develop music education and the appreciation of the art and science of church music, in all aspects. By the maintenance of a voluntary choir, instrumentalists and organ scholars at St Mary's Church, Portsea. And by the giving of recitals and concerts. And by the giving of recitals and concerts to further the religious and charitable work of the Church of England.
Devon Performing Arts Festival
Arts, Charitable activitiesAdvance the education of the public in the Arts, and in particular the Arts of Music, Speech and Drama in all their branches.Achieved currently by mounting an annual competitive festival of the performing arts.
Reconcilers Evangelical Ministries
Arts, Religion, Social welfareTo promote the Christian faith and all its attributes; to show the love of Jesus the Christ to the whole world, in teaching and preaching and making music and to join in the battle for the eradication of poverty, wherever it may be found around the world.
Frome Valley School Ptfa
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaise money to provide resources eg books, musical instruments, play equipment, for Frome Valley First School
English Chamber Orchestral And Music Society LTD
ArtsPromotion of music education and to promote concerts featuring the English Chamber Orchestra and as further set out in the Trustees report
Truro Hospital Radio
Arts, HealthThe primary aim of Truro Hospital Radio is to relieve the stress and boredom of patients within Cornwalls Hospitals by broadcasting a lively mix of music, requests, chat and information to the patients 24 hours a day.
The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupdonations made to local organisations in Northumberland, especially those to do with eduction, youth, arts and music.
Faos Musical Theatre Group
ArtsProduction and perfomance of musical theatre for ages 8-80
The Friends Of The Union Chapel
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo support the repair of the Union Chapel building in Upper Street, Islington; the safeguarding of the Congregation of Union Chapel Archives; and the implementation of the Organ Restoration and Music Outreach Project, and their use for the benefit of the wider community. To assist the Union Chapel Project, Margins Project, and Church in fund raising and organising events.
The Golland Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromotion of education of the public in the study, knowledge and appreciation the art of music and particularly the music of John Golland
Purcell Society Trust
Arts, EducationThe charity is concerned with education, scholarship and research concerning the life and works of the music composer Henry Purcell and the influence of Purcell on English and European music. It seeks to procure a complete and authoritative issue of the said works and the publication of any musical or other material which advances education in his life and works.
Friends Of The North Hertfordshire Music School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationSupporting the musical education of children in the North Herts Area working through the North Herts Music School (Highbury Rd, Hitchin).
City Of Hull Young Musicians Friends Association
Arts, AssociationsThe mission of the charity is to support the activities of the young musicians of the City of Hull.
The West Lakeland Orchestral Society
ArtsThe charity produces concerts (usually three per year) for musicians and audiences in the West Cumbria region.
The Bournemouth Gilbert And Sullivan Operatic Society
Arts, HealthWe perform extracts or full performances of the Gilbert & Sullivan operas and stage a concerts, and support local charities from our profits. Our Christmas carol concerts are always in support of the local Macmillan Cancer Trust.
Kelshall Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionKelshall Village Hall together with the Church provide the only meeting facilities in the Village. The Hall is regulary let out to Toddler Group, Keep Fit, Musicians, Family Celebrations, Parish Meeting and Fund Raising Events.
The Gawber Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureOrganisation of fund-raising events, primarily a Xmas & summer raffle, carol concert, sports day & Easy Fundraising resources. Funds raised in 2023/24 provide classroom materials & resources. Support children with in-school activities & give them all Christmas parties and panto. New starters and Y6 leavers receive gifts & Easter eggs were also provided. Also raised money for local childrens hosp
The Woking Young Musicians Trust
Arts, EducationTo advance the musical education of young musicians with outstanding potential, by means of financial awards. These may be used to help purchase a better instrument, specialist sheet music, additional lessons or a masterclass, but not for routine expenses. Applicants must be either resident in, or students/former students of schools within the Woking Borough and be from 14 to 20 years of age.
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.