Arts Charities That specialise in Orchestra
Discover 265 Arts charities that specialise in orchestra. 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.
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation
Arts, FacilitiesPresentation of opera and ballet performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and tours in the United Kingdom and overseas
The London Symphony Orchestra Limited
ArtsThe principal activity of the LSO is the provision of a Symphony Orchestra for high quality musical performances, broadcasting and recordings and supporting this work with a music education programme designed to reach a wide range of people.
London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited
ArtsPROVISION OF ORCHESTRAL SERVICES AND MUSIC EDUCATION
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society's mission is to promote the love of music. Activities include: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir; Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Youth, Community and Gospel Choirs; CD label RLPOlive; an education and participation programme; and contemporary, jazz and world music alongside rock, pop, comedy and classic films in Philharmonic Hall.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Limited
ArtsTO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY MUSICAL EDUCATION AND TO ENCOURAGE THE ARTS OF MUSIC, DRAMA, MIME, DANCING AND SINGING. MAINTAINING SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRAS AND PROMOTING, ORGANISING AND PARTICIPATING IN CONCERTS, ENRICHING PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, REACHING THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE IN THE CONCERT HALL AND THE COMMUNITY.
Philharmonia LTD
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe charitable objectives are the advancement of public education through the promotion and support of the art of music, particularly by the promotion and encouragement of orchestral music and the relief of povertyand distress amongst playing members of any symphony orchestra for the time being maintained by the Charity. We achieve this by maintaining a symphony orchestra of the highest quality.
Halle Concerts Society
ArtsThe Halle Concerts Society maintains and manages the Halle Orchestra. It promotes concerts by the Orchestra and other artists and ensembles in Manchester; presents concerts throughout the UK and overseas in association with local promoters, produces recordings and radio and television broadcasts and undertakes a full programme of educational and outreach work.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
ArtsProvision of Orchestral performances, education and community projects nationally and internationally.
City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, HousingPromoting concerts in Birmingham. Taking part in concerts at other venues in the UK and around the world. Broadcasting and recording work. Extensive education programme. Running 3 unpaid professional choruses and an auditioned youth choir in partnership with Birmingham Music Services. Management of CBSO Centre, the Orchestra's administration and rehearsal home and medium sized performance venue.
The National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo advance education in music and orchestral playing of young people of Great Britain under the age of 21 by discovering and fostering exceptional musical talent and to help provide them with the highest level of tuition and experience in orchestral playing, as well as a broad range of related skills.
Academy Of St Martin In The Fields
ArtsThe principal activities of the charity during the year were the promotion and advancement of musical education for public benefit, and the support of the practice and performance of chamber orchestra music by the giving of public concerts.
Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
Arts, EducationThe Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is a world renowned orchestra which plays on original instruments. Being run and artistically led by its players, it works with leading artists as well as nurturing the next generation of musicians. The OAE strives to reach the widest audience possible through performance, its school residency and established education programmes.
The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe
ArtsThe performance and recording of works of classical music.
The London Symphony Orchestra Endowment Trust
ArtsThe general purpose of the charity is to support the objects of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and these are to promote, maintain and advance education, particularly musical education and to encourage the arts including the arts of music, drama, mime, dancing and singing. Specifically the Trust actively supports musical education in the form of the LSO's education programme, LSO Discovery.
The Monteverdi Choir And Orchestras Limited
ArtsThe Charity is the collective name of the Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique - leading forces on the UK and international music scene. World-class musicians perform in ground-breaking projects that span eight centuries of musical masterpieces. Alongside our projects and concerts, we run opportunities for professional development and education.
Britten Sinfonia LTD
ArtsBritten Sinfonia is an orchestra.The objectives of the charity are:To be the international benchmark for the chamber orchestra.To inspire people with fresh and exciting performances of great music from Albinoni to Zappa.To appeal to diverse cultural groups, both through the work it presents and the way it is presented.To promote the appreciation of music.
National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo advance education and in particular to advance the education and training in music and orchestral playing of children and young persons
The Sixteen
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe objects for which the Company is established are: To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the arts of orchestral, choral and other music by the organisation and/or presentation of concerts and recitals of high educational and artistic merit.
The English Concert
ArtsTo promote, maintain, improve & advance education & the encouragement of the arts, particularly by the presentation of musical, performances & educational activities. The charity arranges concerts & musical performances & provides orchestra services to enable concerts & recordings to take place.
The London Mozart Players Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, HousingThe orchestra performs music around the UK and Europe as well as at its home in Croydon. Central to the organisations mission is creating access to music for young people and for those whose ability to attend performances is limited physically or geographically.
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, HousingNYJO is a multi-faceted organisation specialising in creating opportunities for young people to perform jazz. We run a variety of different ensembles, from quintets to big bands, giving emerging professional musicians unparalleled performance opportunities. We deliver participatory programmes nationwide, widening access to jazz. We have a strong commitment to the community at our home in Woolwich.
Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD
ArtsMAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ORCHESTRA. THE PROMOTION OF CONCERTS ON ITS OWN ACCOUNT AND WITH LOCAL PROMOTERS AND THE PRESENTATION OF EDUCATION PROJECTS.
London Handel Society Limited
ArtsThe London Handel Society organises the annual London Handel Festival. The charity's remit is to present high quality performances of Handel and his contemporaries, and to support and encourage young artists through the Handel Singing Competition. The Festival includes opera, concerts, talks and education projects, and ticket prices are kept affordable to encourage all who love Handel to attend.
Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited
Arts, AssociationsThe Society is established to promote and assist the study, practice, knowledge and appreciation of music, and generally advance the cause of music. It aims to bring pleasure to the local community through providing high quality, varied classical music programmes, professionally performed, at realistic prices to the audience, within the Society's available resources.
Orchestra Of St John's Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTHE ORCHESTRA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTED THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC AND IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION AND PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many orchestra arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 265 registered orchestra arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the orchestra 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 orchestra arts charities?
Orchestra 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 orchestra arts charities?
Across all orchestra 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 orchestra arts charities?
Orchestra 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.