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.
South Bank Brass Band
ArtsMusical Performances
Exeter Musical Society
ArtsProduction and performance of stage musicals and concerts.
The Mario Lanza Educational Foundation
Arts, EducationTo advance the musical education of singers by Awards and Scholarships.
Friends Of Wyvern School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationFund raising for school playground equipment, specialist indoor equipment (including music & sensory therapy equipment) and special treats for the pupils (including a Christmas present).
The Molly De Gunst Endowment
ArtsThe charity provides funds for the musical education and training in classical singing.
Saltburn Music Festival Association
ArtsYearly music Festival
The Crofton Singers
Arts, Charitable activities1. To promote public education and appreciation of music by the presentation of public choral concerts.2. To make payments to charitable bodies, organisations and associations.
The Clifton Handbell Ringers
ArtsThe study and practice of handbell ringing in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performances
Radio Glangwili
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthProvide a hospital radio service. Raising funds for the radio station. Train and encourage young students on using and helping to maintain the service. Close links with local secondary schools and university. Interlink with other external organisations to do recordings of concerts, interviews, etc.
Woodmancote And Henfield Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the WI is to enable women interested in arts, crafts and sciences to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. The WI gives women the opportunity of working together to put into practice those ideals for which it stands.
The Hull Philharmonic Trust
ArtsTo generally advance the study and practice of music in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, to foster public knowledge and appreciation of music and to support the work of the Hull Philharmonic Society.
Kent Festival Of Music, Speech And Drama - A Competitive And Celebratory Event
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote musical education & experience with all ages, but mainly young people through Master classes, Festival days & concerts led by experienced adjudicators & teachers.
The Tritone Singers
ArtsProviding education and training in choral singing and presenting concerts for the public.
Cantorion Creigiau
ArtsPerforms concerts for the general public and charitable organisations
The Salisbury And District Organists' Association
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe advancement of the education of the public in the study and art of music with special reference to liturgical and organ music.
Pwyllgor Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Llanegryn
Arts, Beneficiary group, FacilitiesAnnual Welsh speaking musical, poetry, literature and arts competition for children, young people and adults. This is held in the Village Hall at Llanegryn.
South Cheshire Orchestra
ArtsThe South Cheshire Orchestra provides facilities for amateur musicians to gain orchestral experience regardless of age and ability. It aims to educate both the members and the public in the art and benefits of music through the presentation of public concerts, often for charitable causes external to itself.
Derby Gilbert And Sullivan Company
ArtsDerby Gilbert and Sullivan Company is a non professional theatre group. The works of Gilbert and Sullivan are a significant part of our British heritage and we aim entertain, educate and keep their operettas alive through our productions and concerts.
Joan Greenfield Fellowship Trust
Arts, EducationTo provide post-graduate scholarships for the pursuit of excellence in music and medicine.
Radio Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Social welfareSustain continuity of radio programmes on 24/7 basis to patients and staff of Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board. Undertake ward visiting to patients to counter loneliness. Play music requests and provide news and information. Fundraising to maintain organisation including visiting events with an outside broadcast vehicle.
Llanfairynghornwy Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesFund raising with coffee evenings and concerts
Friends Of South Berkshire Music Centre
Arts, AssociationsTo support and further the musical education of students of Bracknell Music Centre.
Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation
Arts, EducationNET YEARLY INCOME TO BE APPLIED BY THE TRUSTEES IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PUPILS ATTENDING CHETHAMS SCHOOL OF MUSIC WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN CHORISTERS OF MANCHESTER CATHEDAL AND WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Dunbar Trust
ArtsHymn Book Publishing
Bridlington And Driffield Mencap And Gateway Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThe Phoenix Drama Group Mon, 23 members & 14 volunteers, Senior Gateway Club Tues Eve with 50 members and 7 volunteers, activities include sponsored walks, social evening BBQ ICT Suites at Driff & Brid. Drop-in facility, referral, signposting, makaton courses. New training facilites for the learning disabled, art & craft, makaton classes, music & movement class, sports day, fundraising committee.
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.