Arts Charities That specialise in Orchestra
Discover 651 Arts charities that specialise in orchestra. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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La Folia Music
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe principal activity of the charity is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and the appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects. A further aim is to share live music with people who might not otherwise experience it; to present music in both expected and unexpected places.
Exwick Parish Hall (formerly Institute)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide a Community Hall for the Exwick area of Exeter, the hall is used by lots of different groups including a Pre-School, Exwick Community Church, Friday Friendship all age coffee morning, exercise classes, folk orchestra, Ballroom Dancing lessons, and Bingo, as well as for children's parties.
Oxford Harmonic Choir
ArtsThe Oxford Harmonic Society is a large amateur choir under professional musical direction which gives public performances of choral works supported by a professional orchestra and soloists. It holds three concerts a year in major Oxford venues and rehearses for two hours weekly in Oxford from early September to late June.
Aldeburgh Music Club
ArtsFounded by Benjamin Britten in 1952 for local amateur musicians, Aldeburgh Music Club is an unauditioned choral society. Weekly rehearsals under its musical director aim to prepare for three annual public concerts, often held in Snape Maltings Concert Hall with professional soloists and orchestra. Strong local support is given by its patrons.AMC has commissioned choral works from young composers.
Harrogate Symphony Orchestra
ArtsTO PROMOTE THE STUDY AND PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER,SYMPHONIC AND 20TH CENTURYORCHESTRAL AND CONCERTO MUSIC.
Yorchestra Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationPROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO REHEARSE AND PERFORM TOGETHER IN A RANGE OF ORCHESTRAL SETTINGS, WHILST RECEIVING QUALITY TUITION, ORGANISED BY PARENTS AND TAKING PLACE DURING MAIN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Amersham And Chesham Bois Choral Society
ArtsChoral Society of about 90 full time members performing 2 concerts a year with professional soloists and orchestra.
Hatfield Philharmonic Orchestra
Arts, EducationPresentation of orchestral concerts to the general public.
Kidenza
Arts, Beneficiary groupKidenza provides live, quality, fun orchestral concerts and workshops aiming to inspire children to find out more about music, learn an instrument and perform with others. We support teachers so that they develop skills and confidence to deliver a quality music education, and convince them of the benefits of music on children's all round ability to learn.
Saffron Walden Orchestral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe presentation of public concerts so as to provide, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects.
The Society Of The Guildford Symphony Orchestra
ArtsThe mission of the orchestra is give the playing member the opportunity to learn and engage with great pieces of music, develop their musical and personal skills as a collective group to perform these works, create performances that will entertain and educate the public, and encourage and inspire young players and performing artists.
Baluji Music Foundation Limited
Arts, HealthThe main areas of activity this year saw the development of the Inner Vision Music Workshops for Visually Impaired people into 5 areas of London, and the National Tour of the Inner Vision Orchestra These activities have been celebrated in national and regional media including the BBC. The Orchestra and workshops were held under the direction of Baluji Shrivastav OBE, supported by Linda Shanson.
Brandon Hill Chamber Orchestra
ArtsA chamber orchestra staging approximately 3 concerts per year, principally at St Georges Brandon Hill in Bristol.
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, FacilitiesThe objectives of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of orchestral music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society may determine. SPO rehearses once a week, for approx 44 weeks a year and currently performs four concerts per year in Huddersfield Town Hall, plus other concerts elsewhere.
Questa
ArtsThe preparation, study and performance of choral and orchestral music for the public. To study and prepare existing music and to commission new works. To facilitate arts activity in the local community.
Henley Music School
Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationIndividual instrumental lessons for 105 children & adults, small group classes, school music clubs, weekly curriculum lessons within school, Music School Sunday's, which take place once a month and Youthful Orchestra, an adult orchestra for rusty musicians, which also meets once a month. With all HMS activities bursaries of up to 100% are available.
The Triorca Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupProviding the opportunity for young , gifted, musicians from four European Countries to perform together and receive tuition from recognized international tutors and performers.Providing the opportunity for the development of international understanding between the young people involved
Bishop's Stortford Sinfonia Ltd.
Arts, Charitable activitiesBishop's Stortford Sinfonia improve and advance the education of the public in the arts, in particular orchestral, solo and chamber music, and provide opportunities for talented young musicians. This is achieved by the organisation, presentation or production of concerts, recordings and workshops.
Lambeth Orchestra Fund
Arts, ResearchPromotion and development of the education of its members and the public in an appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra through its Committee shall determine from time to time.
The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund
Arts, Social welfareRelief and assistance for present and former orchestral members of Philharmonia Orchestra
Horsham Symphony Orchestra
ArtsThe promotion, preparation and performance of classical music for the enjoyment and education of members and audiences in the Horsham area.
Oxford Symphony Orchestra
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities
The Kensington Chamber Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupAn amateur chamber orchestra providing public benefit through public performances of orchestral music in the communities of West London; providing performance and rehearsal opportunities to adult players; and educational workshops and concerts for children in the locality.
The Norfolk Symphony Orchestra
ArtsWe aim to encourage and educate able amateur musicians to participate in playing with a symphony orchestra. Each year we give several concerts for the enjoyment of the general public, and consideration is given to specific private engagements, both in Norfolk and surrounding counties.
The Crosby Orchestral Society
ArtsThe Crosby Orchestral Society performs as the Crosby Symphony Orchestra in the Sefton, Liverpool and neighbouring areas. The Society aims to foster the general public's appreciation of orchestral and chamber music by presenting a varied repertoire in public concerts each year.
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.