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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Peover Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Foundation makes grants to Over Peover primary school in order that the school may purchase musical instuments and provide music lessons. Other grants will also be considered on application to the Foundation.
Cumbrian Society Of Organists
ArtsThe promotion of awareness, skill and enjoyment in all aspects of the classical organ and organ music
Edgar Day Memorial Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionWe offer bursaries to help pay for the musical education of young people who are or have been choristers in Worcester Worcester Cathedral Choirs.
Northamptonshire And Peterborough Organists' Association
ArtsThe objects of the Association are to advance the education of the general public in the study of the art of music with special reference to liturgical and organ music.
Derby Concert Orchestra Trust Fund
ArtsTo promote and stimulate public interest in the performance and writing of music and to encourage those members of the public who have musical gifts to cultivate them
National Early Music Association
ArtsAcademic Lectures and Study Workshops, Publication of practical and academic magazines. Listing of musicians and their areas of interest and other resources useful to musicians
Friends Of The City Of Leeds Youth Orchestra
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationOur objective is to advance the musical education of young people in the Leeds area, to promote, encourage and support all activities of CLYO, Fundraising provides bursaries and subsidies for tours & residential courses, music & soloist hire, pays for and maintains some of the rarer instruments the young musicians are less likely to own & funds the annual prizes awarded by the Conductor.
Huby (york) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, SocietyMain purpose of WI are to enable women to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions, national & international. In music, drama & all issues connected with rural life. It seeks to give women the opportunity of working together through the WI organisation, and of putting into practice those ideals for which it stands.
Lord St Audries' Memorial Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionOrganizes church organ concerts, awarding grants to scholars when affordable.
The Newstead Abbey Singers
Arts, Charitable activitiesPROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF CHORAL MUSIC BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS AND BY SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE
Preston And District Organists' Association
ArtsReceive donations, make donations to churches (venues of meetings) and issue regular newsletter to members.
Ystradgynlais Public Band
ArtsBrass Band - educating in music.
Radio Royal Bradford
Arts, Health, Leisurehospital radio in the Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford,radio to the patients around the wards information news and music,ward visiting and outside sports broadcasting.
Bristol (adventure) Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA Voluntary / Charitable organisation that is affliliated to the Sea Cadet Association which provide a safe enviroment to allow the youth of Bristol to learn new skills such as Engineering, Cooking, Canoeing, Sailing, Sports, Band, Music etc.
Buxton Music, Speech And Drama Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe are a Festival celebrating amateur music and drama performing, with opportunities for children, young people and adults to perform in both a competitive and non-competitive supportive environment with the benefit of feedback.
Featherstone Parent And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareWe provide a safe and pleasant environment for parents, grandparents and carers to come and interact, have a chat & play with their children. We supply materials for craft making activities, painting, interactive music with multi cultural instruments, toys and a small soft play area which is age appropriate for 1 to 4yrs.
Alnwick Church Of England School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ReligionSchool fundraising, bingos, music evenings christmas & Summer fairs, football tournaments etc
Thomas Alleyne's High School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe main fundraisers for 2019-2020 were the annual the annual quiz night and the Golden Ticket Raffle. Money was also raised by the School Lottery. Refreshments were provided at various school events such as Prize Giving and Music Concerts.
Shrewsbury Bellringers Towers Restoration Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to the churches of the town of Shrewsbury for the purpose of maintaining and improving their bell installations by making grants to them.
Escafeld Brass Band
Arts, Beneficiary groupObjectives: To advance the musical direction of young people in the area of Sheffield and district in playing of brass instruments and to advance the knowledge of such music by means of concerts and other public performances
Bitterne Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfare, SocietyBitterne WI enables women to extend their interest in crafts. history,citizenship,music and drama. It provides a meeting place for women to socialise and to work to improve their community.As part of the wider organisation of WIs it takes part in aiming to influence national issues especially those affecting women and family life.
The General Theatre Company Limied
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe company creates theatre for young audiences. We perform in schools, theatres and community venues. We believe children deserve the best, so our primary aim is to create beautifully crafted theatre that can effectively communicate with a wide variety of young audiences. Our work is non-verbal, accessible and highly visual. Performances integrate music, movement, digital technology and puppetry.
St Christopher Chorale
ArtsThe St. Christopher Chorale is an itinerant choir in the Chester Diocese. It is their aim to bring choral music into churches, of any denomination, which may have no choir, or would welcome a visiting choir to lead their congregation in choral services. Available for morning and evening services their repertoire includes settings of the Eucharist, Canticles and Anthems suitable for all seasons.
The North Staffordshire And District Organ Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote public education and appreciation of the organ and organ music of all periods.To promote regular organ recitals and educational masterclasses open to all members of the public.To promote regular visits to see, hear and play various organs in the surrounding area.To provide opportunities for young organists starting their career to give recitals.
Fovant Youth Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureIndoor/outdoor children's games. table tennis, air hockey, video games, board games, football, hoops, basket ball, music, crafts, relaxing with friends. snooker pool.
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.