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.
Wokingham Theatre
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, maintain, improve and advance public education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefore, provided that all objects of the company shall be of a charitable nature.
Yorkshire Youth And Music Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupYorkshire Youth and Music is a Charity offering young people the opportuntity to learn about, and make, music. Our primary aim is to encourage access for and participation by young people in the region who have no other opportunity. We do this by working in partnership across Yorkshire, using and training inspirational musicians.
Buskaid
Arts, EducationBuskaid runs a Music School in Soweto, teaching violin, viola, cello and double bass to more than eighty young musicians aged between 4 and 25. Funds for the School are raised through charitable trusts in South Africa, the USA and the UK. In addition, Buskaid has supported students from the Music School who have been successful in gaining places for tertiary study at music college in the UK.
The Midi Music Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Midi Music Company is a registered charity/company limited by guarantee, providing a space for all children and young people aged five to thirty to be inspired to get into music and the creative industries. MMC's team includes experienced industry professionals who deliver cutting edge creative and inspiring projects, enriching the artistic process for those who are socially disadvantaged.
Norwich Puppet Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsThe primary objective of the charity is to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of puppet shows, educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music.
The Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportMusical Theatre Group staging musicals and concerts for the benefit of its members, supporters, and the wider community.Promotion and furtherance of education of the public in the appreciation of the performing arts. Support and encouragement of young people in the above.Participation in fund-raising activities for a variety of charities and good causes.
Middlesbrough Little Theatre Limited
ArtsThe objects for which the society is established are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts of drama, mime, dancing, singing and music, and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefore, provided that all objects of the society shall be of an educative or charitable nature.
Interplay Theatre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationInterplay tours, nationally, a multi-sensory show for children, aged 5 To 18 with profound and multiple learning disabilities and undertakes bespoke arts intervention projects. It runs an industry-based learning programme across film, radio, music and theatre to create artistic products with 14- 16s not in education. It is also lead partner of I Love West Leeds Festival a community arts festival
Lake District Music Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationFounded in 1985, Lake District Music has consistently pursued a clear policy of bringing to Cumbria an annual festival and professional summer school of quality and purpose centred principally, but not exclusively, on chamber music.
The Sheffield Music School
Arts, EducationSheffield Music school, which is held every Saturday morning, aims to offer quality music making in a fun, friendly and nurturing environment. We support pupils from Grade 1 to post Grade 8 through their individual musical journeys and pride ourselves in offering a bespoke programme of musical experiences. A number of bursaries are available.
Matrix Arts Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationGroup and individual music lessons, art lessons, dance (mainly ballet) for children and adults and associated activities (student concerts, exhibitions).
Community Music Wales/cerddoriaeth Gymunedol Cymru
Arts, Social welfareTO ENCOURAGE MUSIC-MAKING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND TO PLACE PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON WORKING WITH DISADVANTAGED GROUPS THROUGHOUT WALES.
The Congregation Of Yahweh
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionHosting Feasts of CongregationCo-ordination and support of churches in our groupTraining of Christian ministers, worship leaders, singers, musicians, youth workersInitiating events in various localities; spiritual, social and evangelisticFacilitating the learning of instruments by young peoplePromotion of teaching through in churches, on the web and in printSupport overseas churches
Jackdaws Educational Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe charity holds music courses and weekends for adults as well as organising music events for children.
Sri Datta Yoga Centre (uk)
Arts, Health, LeisurePromotion of multifaith and brotherhood of love and peace, Promotion of meditation & healing music, Yoga teaching of Guru Dattatreya, Laughter yoga, Kriya yoga, Celebrations of festivals of all faiths, Teaching and promotion of Veda esp Bhagavata gita and Guru Gita. Preservation of ancient rituals and promotion of healthy living.
Presteigne Festival Of Music And The Arts Limited
ArtsRuns an annual music festival in Presteigne featuring works of living composers
Shree Sanatan Seva Samaj
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionShree Sanatan Seva Samaj has its premises at Hereford Road, Lewsey Farm, Luton where the spiritual, religious, cultural, educational, social & recreational needs of Hindu community of Luton & district are met. Besides providing temple for worship, we run Gujarat & Hindi language classes, music and dance classes, Hinduism classes, health seminars, yoga classes. We present cultural events, variety s
Shree Sorathia Prajapati Community UK
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe main activities of the charity are the advancement of the Hindu religion, education in hindu traditions, history, language, literature and music. A wide range of events including a number of hindu and other auspicious religious celebrations continue to be carried out throughout the year at various branches.
The Barn Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritagePresent public productions of plays, musicals etc. - normally 12 shows a season, plus music and comedy nights throughout the year Train people in all aspects of theatre. Run 5 youth groups who learn stagecraft & public performance & we work closely with local schools and colleges to whom we offer workshops & low-cost tickets. Maintain & develop a Grade II listed building.
The Brighouse And Rastrick Band
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe encouragement of the study of music and the art of playing brass band instruments, together with the education of the public in this sphere of the musical art.
The Charles Halle Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Charles Halle Foundation raises funds to assist the Halle Concerts Society in its non-core activities and in particular to finance foreign tours by the Halle Orchestra, to create opportunities to encourage young British astists and composers, to provide special concerts for young people and to support the Halle's education and outreach programme.
The Tillett Trust
ArtsThe main objectives of the Charity are the promotion and advancement of education and in particular musical education and the encouragement of the arts including the arts of music, drama mime dancing and singing.
Young Music Makers London Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationYMM was established to advance the musical education of children by helping and encouraging them to make music together from an early age. YMM provides a Saturday music school mainly for children but welcomes students of all ages. The school provides both individual tuition and group activities and organises regular concerts to provide performance opportunities.
The Alice Cross Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareTo further the well-being of older people and the wider community in Teignmouth/Shaldon by supporting healthy living, through the provision of a community centre with meals (including a meal delivery service), activities and clubs. Activities include: fitness classes, table tennis, oriental dancing, music sessions, a memory cafe, digital skills, bingo, cookery classes, craft and social events.
Hattori Foundation
ArtsDuring the year the Foundation conducted auditions and made awards to young musicians to assist with projects they had submitted to the trustees.
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.