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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Finchley Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchFSO aims to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the society, shall determine from time to time. The society aims to provide a high standard of orchestral and performance opportunities for amateur musicians from Finchley and surrounding areas.
Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra
ArtsAmateur Orchestra
Classic Concerts Trust
ArtsPresent activity is concerned with advanced musical education, including the Conductors' Academy, which supports the education and career development of emerging conductors, the Georg Solti Accademia and the Mascarade Opera Studio.
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Ipswich Orchestral Society performs three concerts per year for the public. We invite international soloists for two of these. Our third concert (family concert) we taylor to attract a younger audience - our aim is to introduce children to the pleasure of music making via a lighter programme.
Hexham Orpheus Choir
ArtsAn adult mixed choir about 60 strong,mainly classical repertoire,1or 2 main concerts with orchestra p.a.+ some for charity. Non-auditioning, and aims to educate & develop musical skills
The Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra
Arts2020 (40th Season), EASTBOURNE. No concerts due to Covid-19 restrictions
Bristol (downend) Christadelphian Ecclesia - Trust Property Held In Connection With
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo meet together to worship God, to preach the Word of God in Bristol and to study His Word and to run a Sunday School. In addition we provide Youth Group facilities and an Orchestra.
The James Langley Memorial Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe charity makes grants to young musicians to further their musical development. The charity has provided grants towards the cost of specialist tuition and to aid purchase of musical instruments. The charity's area of benefit is young people who are members of the CBSO Youth Orchestra.
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestral Society
ArtsThe charity runs an orchestra for advanced amateur players which rehearses and performs in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Three concerts are put on each year which are open to the public.
Newbury Chamber Choir
ArtsWe are a choir of around 30 voices who perform two to three concerts a year in Newbury and the surrounding villages. Usually two of these concerts are with orchestra, the players of which are local and/or young musicians. The choir sings music of all periods from AD1500 to the present day. To encourage young musicians and audiences we offer them free or heavily reduced ticket prices
Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra
ArtsThe public performance of orchestral music
Friends Of The Southampton Youth Orchestras
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationTo advance the musical education of students at schools and colleges in the Southampton region by providing facilities and funds for the Southampton Youth Orchestras which are not normally provided by Southampton City Council.
Wrexham And District Orchestral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, LeisureAmateur symphony orchestra open to persons of all ages and backgrounds/race. 5 concerts per year in Wrexham for the entertainment of the general public. Active in the arts in Wrexham working with local council and arts groups. Some concerts arranged to raise funds for and promote local charities.
Pershore Choral
ArtsThe society provides accommodation and resources to enable members to receive professional tuition in the art of choral singing and study an expanding repertoire of choral music. Following such studies the society promotes and subsidises concerts employing professional soloists and orchestral players enabling local audiences to attend quality performances at affordable ticket prices. These activit
Finchley Chamber Choir
ArtsArts/Culture - FCC is a friendly choir of 30-35 members. We give five concerts a year in North Finchley, two of which are with Finchley Chamber Orchestra. Our adventurous repertoire covers four centuries, including a cappella works. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings and there are plenty of solo opportunities.
Barnet Symphony Orchestra
ArtsClassical music orchestral activities - rehearsals, informal play throughs and production of formal concerts
Nonesuch Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationNonesuch Orchestra offers opportunities for daytime music-making for amateur players of all ages, giving concerts in schools to introduce children to a live orchestra, churches and local festivals.
Stamford Choral Society
ArtsPractice and perform choral music for the enjoyment of members and the general public by means of public concerts in the Stamford area of Lincolnshire.
Surrey Philharmonic Society
ArtsTo perform concerts of music in Surrey. To educate and entertain the general public in classical orchestral music
Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra
ArtsPerforms concerts of classical music throughout Gloucestershire
The Sheffield Youth Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe advancement of the musical education of young people. To increase their knowledge, understanding and love of music, their ability to develop musically and to give them the opportunity to perform to the most advanced standard of which they are capable.
Somerset County Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity exists to provide live orchestral music to the community. We hold 3 or 4 symphony concerts each year. Soloists are often young people who live, or used to go to school, in our area. Adults & students play in the orchestra.
Shrewsbury Orchestral Society
ArtsPublic performances of orchestral music. Workshop for string players available to members and non-members.
Penzance Orchestral Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupWeekly rehearsals and two annual concerts with professional (but usually student) soloists provide classical music playing opportunities for our members who include many pensioners and schoolchildren. Playing days are organised from time to time to allow 50-60 local younger and inexperienced schoolchildren to experience orchestral playing.
Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra
ArtsPerformance of classical music for the local community
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.