Arts Charities That specialise in Orchestra
Discover 265 Arts charities that specialise in orchestra. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Stoke On Trent Festival Limited
ArtsThe charity promotes orchestral concerts and piano recitals.
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.
Northern Chamber Orchestra Limited
Arts, EducationPerformance to the public of orchestral and chamber concerts from the repertoire of classical and modern music, recording such music, co-operation with schools and colleges in the provisin of musical education.
The Ecclesiastical Share Of The Dartmouth Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationMaintains three church buildings for regular use by the general public and various local bodies, eg. music festival, Dartmouth Orchestral Society, Dartmouth Community College Womens Institute. Also maintains a building used by Dartmouth pre-school, Dartmouth Brownies and Dartmouth Players (amateur dramatics).
Rhyl Music Club
Arts, EducationThe club's principle activity is the promotion of a series of 12 concerts of classical music put on from October to March annually. These usually consist of solo musicians or small groups of up to 6 or so players. Most seasons include concerts given by a small orchestra of up to 18 players. The Club has regular concerts promoting Young Musicians from the area.
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra
ArtsPromotion of the musical education of the people of Tunbridge Wells through the study and practice of orchestral music.
Ealing Symphony Orchestra
ArtsAmateur orchestra promoting usually five main concerts a year and participating in other events
The Cbso Development Trust
ArtsThe charity exists to apply its income and all or part of its capital towards the financial support of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Trust
ArtsTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MUSICAL EDUCATION OF MANKIND AND IN PARTICULAR THE PROMOTION, ENCOURAGEMENT OR SUPPORT OF THE STUDY AND PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC BY THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
The Nottingham Harmonic Society
ArtsTHE STUDY AND PERFORMANCEOF CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST CLASS AND THE CONDUCT OF ANY CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL AND CONDUCIVE THERETO AND SO THAT THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE CONFINED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY ACCORDING TO THE LEGAL MEANING OF THE TERM.
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe preparation, study and performance of choral music for the public. To study and prepare existing compositions and to commission new works. To support the development and engagement of young people in the arts and in particular choral singing. To facilitate arts activity in the local community and to work with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the performance and promotion of choral music.
Berkhamsted Choral Society
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music in the presentation of concerts and other activities. We are a non-auditioning choir based in Berkhamsted, Herts, that rehearses weekly throughout the year, and gives three or more concerts annually
Bath Choral Society
ArtsPerformance of Choral Music, mainly classical, usually with orchestral accompaniment.
Egham And District Choral Society
ArtsThe provision of the opportunity for residents of Egham and District to participate in the learning and performing of choral, musical and orchestral works.
Shottery Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, HealthShottery Memorial Hall provides facilities for use by local organisations including school & youth groups, mental health charities, orchestra, dance etc. Shottery Youth Theatre performs an annual panto and there are frequent special events, including an annual summer fete.Facilities include 2 halls, bar/lounge, kitchens and art studio.The Hall Committee meets monthly.
The Friends Of The City Of Sheffield Youth Orchestra Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupMusical education and orchestral training
Rehearsal Orchestra
ArtsSince its foundation in 1957, the Rehearsal Orchestra has promoted an annual residential orchestral course during the Edinburgh Festival, and arranged weekend courses in London and other parts of the UK aimed at providing an orchestral training resource for talented players and soloists of all ages and from all parts of the UK and abroad.
West Norfolk Music Centre
Arts, Beneficiary groupMusic teaching on most instruments for all ages (4 to 104!) and abilities, mostly individually but also in small groups. We also run bands, an orchestra, smaller instrumental groups, choirs and workshops for young children which are free to all members.
Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra
ArtsPromotion of amateur music in South Yorkshire
The Cambridgeshire Holiday Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote the musical education of and the enjoyment and performance of orchestral and instrumental music by children, young persons and their families in the county of Cambridgeshire
British Police Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Professions, Saving of livesThe Orchestra made up of police officers, police staff and other members of the extended police family each year performs at different venues around the country raising money for a number of different charities. A mini tour of India took place in February 2008. Charity Concerts included Warwick Arts Centre for Fighting Blindness and the annual Proms Concert at Symphony Hall in December.
The City Of York Guildhall Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationClassical music Orchestra, mainly amateur, providing concerts for the public and experience for enthusiastic players of any age. Engaging with local schools and children's musical organisations so as to bring music both to a wider audience and to children in particular.
New London Orchestra Limited
Arts, EducationThe New London Orchestra offers music projects including concerts, recordings, and music-related education and outreach projects in schools and in the wider community. All projects aim to have an education element, whether through choice of repertoire, or through bringing the experience of live music to places it might not otherwise reach.
Hutton And Shenfield Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of choral and orchestral music in all aspects by the presentation of public choral and orchestral concerts and for the general purposes of such charitable bodies or for such other purposes as shall be exclusively charitable as the trustees may from time to time decide.
Insurance Orchestral Society
ArtsProvision of symphony orchestra rehearsals and concerts for amateurs who predominantly are employed in the insurance and financial services industry, led by professional conductor and leader.
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.