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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Eastbourne Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in (and appreciation of) the art of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts, workshops and recitals. Members employ the services of professional musicians as Musical Director and accompanists at rehearsals. At concerts professional orchestral players, accompanists and soloists are employed.
The Reading Symphony Orchestra
ArtsThe Society rehearses weekly under the direction of a professional musical director in order to achieve a high standard of performance. It performs a series of public concerts at venues in the Reading area. It also organises an annual competition for Young Musicians and joint events with other musical societies.
Ely Sinfonia
Arts, EducationWe put on live concerts of classical orchestral and chamber music in the geographicalarea of the Diocese of Ely.We also hold at least one orchestral workshop a year, open to any member of the public whohas reached Grade 5, to play alongside members of the orchestra.We also from time to time provide outreach workshops at local schools, always in associationwith the school management.
Croydon Symphony Orchestra
ArtsThe Society is established to provide a symphony orchestra of amateur musicians to promote the advancement and improvement of the general public taste in instrumental music and to engage in the promotion and presentation of musical concerts of educational value and to encourage the study and practice of music by means of grants and prizes.
Wyatt Sinfonia
ArtsWyatt Sinfonia is a young professional orchestra committed to providing high-standard educational and community musical experiences.
Redhill Sinfonia
Arts, ReligionWe are an amateur orchestra who perform each year a minimum of three public orchestral concerts, under the leadership of a professional conductor and leader, in various locations (principally the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill and Reigate Park Church) within the Borough of Reigate and Banstead.
Music Illuminated
ArtsThe principal activity of Music Illuminated is the provision of concerts and to provide a training orchestra of a high standard.
Orchestra For The Earth
Arts, EnvironmentConcerts and music events (often combined with other art forms) to raise awareness for the environment, collect donations for environmental charities, and inspire action again climate change.
Nottingham Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe promotion, fostering, improvement and advancement and public education in the art and science of music, singing, and dance and the arts, and the operation of an amateur orchestra of a charitable nature only
Fulham Symphony Orchestral Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionGiving public concerts for the local community including work with local church, youth groups and the BBC Symphony Orchestra Community Music Programme. Providing young up-and-coming soloists the opportunity to perform concertos in public. Working with the Tri-Borough Musical Hub.
Welsh Singers Showcase
ArtsWelsh Singers Showcase organizes a classical singing competition which is held biennially at St. David's Hall in Cardiff. The event features four or five young singers, chosen following auditions, who perform with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. The winner represents Wales in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World the following year, and receives a cash prize, as do the other finalists.
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra
Arts, HeritageFounded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has a long history of performing a varied programme of orchestral music to a high standard in the local community. It presents four concerts each season under a professional conductor, often featuring young soloists at the outset of their careers.
The Cressy Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationAwarding scholarships exhibitions endowments or grants or maintenance allowances tenable at the Prebendal School Chichester and making grants to Western Orchestral Society Ltd and Western Orchestral Foundation Charity.
Trianon Music Group
Arts, FacilitiesTrianon Music Group consists of a large symphony orchestra and choir who perform three major concerts each year. At other times throughout the year members of Trianon also participate in smaller groups who perform Community Concerts in churches, village halls and community centres. The group also hosts Music Study Days and participates in other regional musical events.
Sevenoaks Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE CHARITY AIMS TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, AND IN PARTICULAR ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS AND POTENTIALLY IN OTHER WAYS AS DESCRIBED IN THE ORCHESTRA CONSTITUTION..
East Sussex Bach Choir
ArtsThe choir aims to benefit its members and the wider community by the performance of a varied repertoire, principally Baroque, to a very high standard. It uses professional soloists and orchestral players who bring to performances a wide experience with some of the best-known ensembles in the country. On occasions the choir also collaborates with other choirs for special projects.
Devon Philharmonic Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote and maintain public education in and appreciation of music by presentation of public concerts recitals and workshops, and supporting local charities
The Academy Choir Wimbledon
Arts, ReligionThe Academy Choir, Wimbledon, gives between two and three major concerts a year, mostly in the excellent acoustic of St John's Church in Wimbledon. We employ brilliant soloists for these occasions and the Academy's own professional Orchestra or Baroque Players, depending on the repertoire. We also sing in English Cathedrals and other Churches a few times each year.
The Burford Singers
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Burford Singers is a choir of amateur local singers. The choir presents three concerts a year of mainly choral works in Burford. The choir actively encourages young people to participate by waiving subscriptions for students and uses the local children's choir whenever possible. The performances are mainly accompanied by an orchestra drawn from local players.
Woodbridge Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objectives of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public performances of choral and orchestral music and for related activities.
Settle Orchestral Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvides public live orchestral and choral/orchestral concerts employing a wide repertoire. Gives local amateur and semi-professional musicians the opportunity to play together. Encourages the appreciation of classical/light classical music. Provides opportunities for young people to develop musical and listening skills. Works with other musical, educational and community groups on joint projects.
Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra Parents Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationWe provide tuition in playing steel pan to young people in Stockport, Gtr Manchester. We also undertake public performances of steel music in shopping centres, small concert venues and carnivals etc. in order for the young players to demonstrate their achievements in playing steel pan.
Hertford Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe principle activities of the Orchestra in the year under review are to promote live music by putting on concerts in the East Herts area including involving schools in children's and Christmas concerts, and to increase the standards of the local amateur musicians by engaging professional musicians to work and tutor.
Orchestra Da Camera Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the art of singing, music, dance, drama and mime, specifically the production of professional concerts and encouragement of the arts.
Southampton Choral Society
ArtsRehearsal for, and production of Choral Concerts with Choir, soloists and orchestral or keyboard accompaniment.Takes part in Civic events including Remembrance Service, provides celebration choir for events.
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.