Choirs `AR301`¶

Choirs is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Arts categoryand the Performing art subcategory.

2,703 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.33% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	729	1.03%
£10k - £100k	1,553	2.21%
£100k - £250k	147	0.65%
£250k - £500k	74	0.66%
£500k - £1m	38	0.54%
£1m - £10m	43	0.47%
Over £10m	8	0.35%
Total	2,592	1.34%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,388	1.39%
oscr	234	0.94%
ccni	81	1.16%
Total	2,703	1.33%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST [Charity number: 294745] The primary objectives of the trust as defined by the memorandum and articles of association are the encouragement of the arts, the promotion and advancement of education, and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting, and sculpture, cinema, literature and other arts.	£28,804,714
THE COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY OF WINCHESTER IN OXFORD, COMMONLY CALLED NEW COLLEGE [Charity number: 1142701] The advancement of education, learning and research; and the advancement of religion (in that the College is a choral college in accordance with the Founder's intentions and hence it sustains a Choir and a Choir School).	£22,622,000
WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED [Charity number: 310212] The education and care of c.700 boys and girls from ages 3-18, including the choristers of the cathedral church of St Andrews in Wells. The school is also one of the four government supported specialist music schools in the country and advanced musical training is provided for about a third of its pupils.	£19,080,000
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited [Charity number: SC002995] The objects of the Society are:- 4.1.1 To promote and advance for the public benefit the arts and the appreciation of the arts, including, but not restricted to, the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing, music and theatre (all together, 'the Arts'). 4.1.2 To educate, support, advise, and encourage those who participate in the Arts. 4.1.3 To promote the Arts at all levels of cultural and educational life in Scotland and elsewhere. and 4.1.4 To promote such similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions and in such proportions and manner as the Directors shall think fit. Declaring that the expressions 'charitable purpose' or 'charitable object' shall mean a charitable purpose under section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts and a 'charitable institution' shall mean a body on the Scottish Charity Register which is also regarded as a charity in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts or a charity within the meaning of section 1 of the Charities Act 2006 or section 1 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 provided that its objects are limited to charitable purposes.'	£12,810,059
THE ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 230538] The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society's mission is to promote the love of music. Activities include: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir; Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Youth, Community and Gospel Choirs; CD label RLPOlive; an education and participation programme; and contemporary, jazz and world music alongside rock, pop, comedy and classic films in Philharmonic Hall.	£12,640,000
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LIMITED [Charity number: 244533] TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY MUSICAL EDUCATION AND TO ENCOURAGE THE ARTS OF MUSIC, DRAMA, MIME, DANCING AND SINGING. MAINTAINING SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRAS AND PROMOTING, ORGANISING AND PARTICIPATING IN CONCERTS, ENRICHING PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, REACHING THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE IN THE CONCERT HALL AND THE COMMUNITY.	£11,768,305
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Society Ltd [Charity number: SC010702] The objects for which the Society is established are:- (1) To promote the study, practice and knowledge of music in Scotland and other musical, literary, artistic, cultural and educational purposes connected therewith, and for these purposes to establish, maintain and manage an orchestra or orchestras which shall be a national orchestra or orchestras for the whole of Scotland and may represent Scotland in other countries. (2) To organise, manage and provide or assist in organising, managing and providing orchestral, instrumental, vocal and choral concerts and performances, meetings, lectures, study circles and similar activities connected with music in any part of the world, in furtherance of the object declared in Clause III (1) hereof. (3) To establish and provide for the convenience of audiences and persons attending concerts, performances, meetings, lectures and other activities of the Society, restaurants, refreshment rooms, lounges and other similar facilities, in furtherance of the object declared in Clause III (1) hereof. (4) To make use of cinema, radio, television, gramophone and any other device or invention relating to production or reproduction of music in furtherance of the object declared in Clause III (1) hereof.	£11,434,785
DONMAR WAREHOUSE PROJECTS LIMITED [Charity number: 284262] The objects of the charity are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by theencouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, singing, literature, sculpture and painting. Thecompany meets these through continuing to produce and present theatrical productions at the Donmar WarehouseTheatre.	£10,098,834
MOUNTVIEW ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS LIMITED [Charity number: 274166] To promote and assist in the advancement of education in theatrical art, drama, speech training, public singing, dancing, elocution and other accomplishments and acquirements as may be thought necessary. In particular by the establishment and maintenance of schools or institutes or otherwise, studios, practice rooms and exhibition rooms.	£9,015,240
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [Charity number: 506276] Promoting concerts in Birmingham. Taking part in concerts at other venues in the UK and around the world. Broadcasting and recording work. Extensive education programme. Running 3 unpaid professional choruses and an auditioned youth choir in partnership with Birmingham Music Services. Management of CBSO Centre, the Orchestra's administration and rehearsal home and medium sized performance venue.	£8,595,617

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
CÒISIR GHÀIDHLIG LOCH ABAR [Charity number: SC053370] (a) To promote community activity, enjoyment and social inclusion through choral singing. Gaelic language and music (b) To provide educational, recreational, leisure and social activities for members through the promotion of Gaelic language and music (c) To advance the appreciation of the Gaelic language and culture through public performances for the benefit of the wider community	£21,696
LEOMINSTER CHORAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 1070881] 70 voice SATB choral society based in Leominster, Herefordshire under the musical direction of James Atherton. Rehearsals weekly in the Methodist Church, Green Lane, Leominster - Tuesdays at 1930. Two major concerts annually, plus Carols by Candlelight - generally all held in Leominster's ancient Priory Church. New members always welcome.	£16,471
THE CECILIA CONSORT [Charity number: 1078368] CHORAL PERFORMANCES	£22,323
THE MAYFIELD FESTIVAL CHOIR SOCIETY [Charity number: 1109434] The Society's objectives are to educate the public in the art and science of music and to futher the development of public appreciation and taste in music and for such other charitiable purposes as the Committee may from time to time require. It achieves these objectives through the presentation of concerts and participation in music festivals.	£22,693
ST DONATS CHORALE [Charity number: 1162265] Community Choir	£10,918
STUBBINGTON U3A [Charity number: 1172173] We offer the opportunity for members to attend any of over 50 groups covering any activity where sufficient interest has been shown, this can be in peoples homes or more formal venues, dependent on numbers interested. Members are welcome to lead an interest group or assist in it. Our activities range from Walking, Cribbage, Choir, Geneology, Art, Fishing, History & Psychology to name but a few.	£12,900
CHARNWOOD VOICES [Charity number: 1036937] Mixed voice choir	£9,810
WESTMINSTER ABBEY CHOIR SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 271240] Furtherance of educational aims of Westminster Abbey Choir School through support of its musical activities and related activities of public benefit	£18,799
WORLD LIGHT CHAPEL [Charity number: 1196814] We are group in the Lambeth Borough, we offer counselling on day to day living for Mankind. We conduct church services and evangelism classes for interested people. We organise homework clubs and lessons on instruments for kids and teenagers. Singing lessons for young adults. Prayers and prayer groups are also available for all.	£12,864
THE LONDON CHORAL SINFONIA [Charity number: 1161217] The LCS operates a season of at least four concerts per year in London, collaborating with emerging new composers and encouraging the appreciation of many of classical music's choral and orchestral repertoires. The ensemble is made up of professional musicians delivering the highest levels of classical music making.	£345,767