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 Kershaw Music Awards
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGrants to eligible young people
Ladybird Mother, Baby And Toddler Group, Wing
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Social welfareOUR CHARITY PROVIDES PLAY TIME SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, INFANTS AND TODDLERS THAT AID IN THE DEVELOPEMENT OF THAT CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY, CRAFTS AND MUSIC; AS WELL AS GIVING PARENTS A PLACE TO SOCIALISE WITH OTHER PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF A SIMILAR AGE. WE HAVE PLANNED DAY TRIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT ARE BENEFICIAL TO ALL.
The Saga Trust
Arts, Education, HeritageThe Trust supports the British Library Edison Fellowship programme. The programme is designed to encourage scholarship devoted to the history of recordings or western art music and music in performance.
Derby Arts And Theatre Association
ArtsThe charity's objectives are to educate the public in, and develop, the performing arts in Derby and the surrounding areas. It acts as a representative body for amateur theatre and music groups in two main ways: by maintaining and publishing a diary of the future productions/concerts of its member societies; and by representing the interests of its members in a consultation/lobbying capacity.
The Frances Kitching Trust For Young Musicians
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTHE TRUST, SET UP IN MEMORY OF FRANCES KITCHING, MAKES AWARDS TO YOUNG MUSICIANS WITH THE INTENTION OF INCREASING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND LOVE OF MUSIC AND THEIR ABILITY TO PLAY TO THE MOST ADVANCED STANDARD OF WHICH THEY ARE CAPABLE.THE TRUST SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ACTIVITIES AS NEEDED THROUGH GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR SUPPORT OF THEIR CLASSES TAKEN IN SUITABLE CHARITIES.
All Saints Church Funds For Organist
Arts, ReligionRelief for Organists
Stanley Norman Helping Hand Fund
Arts, Social welfareTo help pupils in a variety of ways so long as they are considered to be in need of financial assistance. Tuition fees for music, educational visits, clothing, books etc.
East Surrey Organists' Association
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe objects of the Association shall be to advance the education of the public in the study of the art of music with special reference to liturgical and organ music and the pipe and electronic organs and their construction and use.
J W Pearce Music Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupSupport youth music and award prize
British Youth Band Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and science of music in relation to Youth Bands.
Beccles And District St Raphael Club
Arts, Beneficiary groupEvening Meeting elderly disabled people picked up by May Centre Bus, and taken to May Centre, we have tea or coffee, a raffle, 3 games of bingo, then play games, or cards until 0 pm. We take our members on an annual 4 day holiday to local holiday centre, and lots of outings, i.e. fish & Chips, Olde Tyme musical, local Amateur dramtics, Christmas lunch etc.
Lambeth Children's Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group"...promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, singing, literature, sculpture and painting."
Hospital Radio South Tyneside
Arts, HealthWe provide music, information and visiting service to patients in hospital community as well as promoting good health and advice.
Liverpool Organists Association
Arts, Education, ReligionThe association's main aim is to promote meetings for sharing knowledge and experience of organ playing and church music in general, together with occasional visits to hear and/or play historic or notable instruments. We aim to encourage and provide advice for potential young players. We now also have a bursary fund to provide financial assistance with tuition.
The Dorothy Parkinson Memorial Fund
Arts, Charitable activitiesMAKES GRANTS TO YOUNG MUSICIANS IN THE FORM OF GIVING A PUBLIC RECITAL AT THE HARROGATE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL TO WIDEN THEIR EXPERIENCE AND TO BRING THEM BEFORE A WIDER AUDIENCE TO ENHANCE THEIR CAREERS.
Gwernaffield Silver Band
Arts, Education, LeisureProviding musical entertainment and diversion by means of brass band concerts on behalf of the local communities, schools, churches, and charitable organisations.Teaching the playing of brass instruments for all age groups within the local communities.
Winchester And District Association Of Organists
Arts, Associations, Religion, Social welfareOrganises educational and social activities in connection with the art of organ-playing, and also church music in general.
Bath Baroque Limited
Arts, Education, ResearchThe objects of the charity are advancement of education in the art and science of musicians and in particular to 1) provide specialist tuition and performance for young musicians in the field of authentic performance practice; and 2) to provide bursaries to assist in the purchase of instruments for young musicians. All are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Heanor Musical Theatre Company
ArtsHeanor Musical Theatre Company (HMTC)We are a fantastic local theatre company working within the community in preparation for performing annually at Mansfield Palace Theatre in April.For more information, check out our website: www.hmtc.rocks
Grimsby, Cleethorpes And District Youth Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo advance musical education among young people and to foster the knowledge and appreciation of the art of music in all its aspects. To this end we hold regular programmes of rehearsals and training sessions leading to public concerts and recitals.
Lincoln Music And Drama Festival
ArtsTo provide a competitive and public platform for amateurs of all ages to perform the Arts: music, speech and drama with the educational benefit of encouragement and guidance from internationally recognised and qualified specialist adjudicators.
Channel Arts Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareMUSIC STUDIO REHERSAL SPACE FOR LOCAL GROUPS, ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. MUSIC WORKSHOPS FOR DISADVANTAGED GROUPS AND PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO FACILITIES.
The City Of Portsmouth And District Organists' Association
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe objects of the Association are to advance the education of the public in the study of the art of music with special reference to liturgical and organ music.
The Nginn Karet Foundation For Cambodia
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe NKFC supports children's education including traditional dance, music and cultural heritage in Cambodia. It raises funds in the UK to support both the Sacret Dancers and the NKFC Conservatoire - Dance and Music school in rural Cambodia (Banteay Srei). This actively furthers understanding of Cambodia's tangible and intangible heritage.
Fleetwood Music And Arts Festival
ArtsThe aim of Fleetwood Music & Arts Festival is to provide a platform for amateur performers in speech, music and drama. These performances are adjudicated by professionals in their field in a supportive and encouraging manner. We are affiliated to the International and British Federation of Festivals.
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.