Arts Charities That specialise in Orchestra
Discover 651 Arts charities that specialise in orchestra. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra
ArtsThe principal object of the charitable company is the provision of a National Orchestra giving coaching and performing opportunities to music students and particularly those that have graduated and need to maintain their skills untill they acquire a position in one of the country's professional orchestras.
Apollo Music Projects
Arts, EducationThe charity carried out an extensive programme for primary and special schools in north and east London boroughs comprising classroom sessions, school assemblies, orchestral workshops and a schools concert at Hackney Empire for all participating schools.
Oxford Bach Soloists
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe CIO exists to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts, culture, and heritage, and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing), the arts of orchestral, choral and other music.
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.
Constella Music
ArtsConstella Music is the creative powerhouse behind the award-winning composer and conductor, Leo Geyer. Constella's output includes live and broadcast performance, publishing and outreach. The driving energy behind Constella Music is harnessing the expressive power of music for social good.
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).
National Youth String Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupFurthering the musical education of children and young people enabling them to perform in public. Its primary activity is the running of specialist string chamber orchestras providing quality training for talented young string players between the ages of 7 and 21 and giving them experience of the art of public performance.
Nottingham Youth Orchestra LTD
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe run Youth Orchestras for young people in Nottingham and its environs. We run three orchestras - training, intermediate and senior plus two jazz bands. We work towards public performances of music on a broadly termly basis. We engage professional tutors and conductors to work with and enthuse our players. Regular workshops, residential weekends and tours also take place.
East London Late Starters Orchestra
ArtsELLSO's aim is to promote public knowledge and appreciation of music by means of the establishment and maintainance of a community orchestra which will provide opportunity for the structured group learning of instrumental and vocal performance by late starters, and encourage participation by them in all aspects of music.
The Hanover Band Foundation
ArtsAdministration of the period Instrument Orchestra The Hanover Band
Worthing Symphony Orchestra
ArtsProvision of orchestral performances, education and community projects nationally.
Hgo Trust LTD
Arts, FacilitiesHGO brings live opera, fully staged with orchestra, at reasonable prices to the people of north London and offers performance opportunity and training to young singers.
Cambridge Philharmonic
Arts, Beneficiary groupCambridge Philharmonic operates as a choir and an orchestra performing music at concerts to the general public across Cambridgeshire and occasionally in other venues. The choir and orchestra sometimes perform separately but mainly in conjunction. Cambridge Philharmonic is committed to music for all and this is reflected in its repertoire and concerts specifically designed for children.
Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationWe deliver concerts (orchestral, choral, ensemble, chamber choir), recitals (wind, string & piano quintets, quartets and trios, vocal solo and duets), and opera performances and community projects, as well as free workshops and masterclasses for school children, a free children's choir and concerts and free open-air family concerts and pop-up public concerts in Hastings and the surrounding towns.
New Note Projects
Arts, HealthNEW NOTE PROJECTS USES MUSIC TO COMBAT SOCIAL PROBLEMS. THEIR FIRST PROJECT IS NEW NOTE ORCHESTRA BASED IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE AND IS THE FIRST ORCHESTRA IN THE WORLD DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. AIMS ARE TO HELP PEOPLE STAY SOBER AND TACKLE STIGMAS SURROUNDING ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION. A PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL CONDUCTOR AND THERAPEUTIC FACILITATOR GUIDE WEEKLY REHEARSALS
London Bach Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe promotion of the music of J S Bach, his family - antecedants and descendants - his contemporaries and other relevant composers in public activities that include an annual Bachfest. We publish a free journal, maintain a Bach orchestral library for public benefit and own a chamber organ, also hired out. We provide an entree to the Bach world and information via our website and emailing services.
Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchSYO aims to educate in the art and science of music. We hold weekly rehearsals during term time for musicians aged up to 21 drawing children from SW London, Surrey & Middlesex. Our three concerts each year are open to the public, and we organise an annual/biannual tour abroad. Most members pay to belong to the orchestra but no child with musical talent is excluded because of inability to pay.
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. Some seasons include concerts given by a small orchestra of up to 18 players. The Club has regular concerts promoting Young Musicians from the area.
Orion Symphony Orchestra
Arts, EducationThe Orion Orchestra is a London-based symphony orchestra for exceptionally talented young musicians soon to leave music college. Performing within the city's most prestigious venues, it aims to encompass the full range of orchestral styles and disciplines its members will encounter in their later professional lives, from operatic and orchestral music to contemporary and fusion styles.
The Cherubim Music Trust
ArtsCherubim Music Trust is a charity that loans professional-calibre orchestral instruments for five year periods to advanced music students, aged 15-25, who cannot afford one that matches their ability.
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
Southern Pro Musica
ArtsThe presentation of orchestral concerts, workshops and other educational/outreach projects to help to bring music into the lives of the general public.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many orchestra arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 651 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 £11.1bn 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 92.2%. 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 £406k. 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.