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Music AR303

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

9,354 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 4.62% 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:

\b(music(al)?|brass bands?|concerts?|bagpipes?|organists?|drumming|hymns?|musicians?|flute|guitar|piano|bellringers?|violin(ists?)?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 3,495 4.63%
£10k - £100k 3,962 5.81%
£100k - £250k 642 3.10%
£250k - £500k 310 3.15%
£500k - £1m 174 2.83%
£1m - £10m 242 2.84%
Over £10m 39 1.92%
Total 8,864 4.64%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 7,625 4.48%
oscr 1,315 5.27%
ccni 414 5.75%
Total 9,354 4.62%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music [Charity number: SC043343]
The objects of the Board are:- (a) the advancement of the arts sciences and skills of music, speech and drama throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. (b) the promotion of education and instruction III and the study and appreciation of music, speech and drama and the dissemination of knowledge concerning the same.
£45,529,000
THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC [Charity number: 292182]
ABRSM motivates musical achievement through internationally recognised examination and assessment of students, professional development of teachers and provision of published resources and online learning via its websites, apps and audio and video resources. ABRSM makes significant donations towards music education each year including scholarships to the four Royal Schools of Music.
£45,529,000
ST PETER'S COLLEGE (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL) [Charity number: 312728]
Westminster School is a public boarding school for young persons. The aims encompass this object and have been extended over a number of years to accommodate day pupils and girls. It now educates children from 7 through to 18 and aims to widen access as much as possible. It also aims to provide excellence in sporting and extra-curricular activities, notably artistic, musical and social skills.
£41,018,000
THE VINEHILL TRUST [Charity number: 1185978]
Supporting health, heritage and music in the UK and abroad through grant making.
£35,247,960
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC [Charity number: 309268]
The objects of the College shall be to advance the Art of Music and promote the study of andeducation in music and musical instruction and research of the highest standard and such otherrelated academic subjects as the College may consider appropriate in the United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Northern Ireland and elsewhere throughout the world.
£33,258,110
ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC [Charity number: 310007]
To provide pre-professional, undergraduate and postgraduate musical training of the highest national and international standards.
£32,525,000
TAUNTON SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL CHARITY [Charity number: 1081420]
Advancing education for girls and boys age 2 to 18 both day and boarding. Adding the maximum value to help most pupils achieve excellent exam results and enabling all to maximise their potential. Helping pupils to be 'Ready for Life' through many co-curricular activities including; debating, music, drama and sport.
£29,190,000
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland [Charity number: SC015855]
The objects for which the Company (also hereinafter called 'the Institution') is established are to conduct the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, whether in Glasgow or elsewhere, as a national and international academy and conservatoire for, inter alia, music, dance, film, television and the dramatic arts, to advance learning, knowledge and excellence, by teaching, research, performance and study, in particular, but without limitation, in the fields of music, dance, film, television and the dramatic arts and related fields, to provide instruction in such branches of learning as the Company may think fit and to make provision for research and performance and for the dissemination of knowledge in such manner as the Company may determine, and to act as a cultural centre and artistic stimulus for the community at large and in furtherance thereof.
£27,650,000
TRINITY LABAN CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC AND DANCE [Charity number: 309998]
Specialist, practice-based higher education to equip students for successful careers as performers, composers and choreographers in the fields of music and contemporary dance.Lifelong learning opportunities in dance and music.Outreach and community-based projects.Promotion of research and scholarship to advance the art forms of music and dance.Provision of music and dance performances.
£26,787,022
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.
£25,566,092

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
PRESTON CECILIAN CHORAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 513139]
Preston Cecilian Choral Society is an 100-strong choir based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, UK. It sings several concerts a year in venues across the city of Preston and elsewhere in the vicinity.
£7,528
STOKE HINDU SAMAJAM [Charity number: 1197646]
SHS is a non-profit voluntary organisation dedicated to the principles of Hindu Dharma. We organize religious and cultural functions, which includes a celebration of festivals, lectures, music and dance performances by distinguished visitors and members of the local community on a regular basis to give our children and adults many opportunities to have a glimpse of the Hindu culture.
£2,392
North Berwick Pipe Band [Charity number: SC000499]
The object of the Band shall be to encourage and further Piping and Drumming in North Berwick and District.
£13,530
Mountfield Community Association [Charity number: NI102986]
Mountfield Community Association is a voluntary organisation offering a range of community, social and environmental activities to meet the needs of the people of Mountfield and its surrounding area. Our aim is to develop Mountfield as a place where people want to live, where our residents feel safe, where people want to visit and revisit. We provide a range of activities, training courses, educational and recreational classes, events, charity functions etc. for various age groups, gender, foreign nationals, cross community and disabled including: ICT; cookery classes; first aid classes; drama club; dancing classes; youth club; day care; concerts; discos/dances; recreational classes; alternative therapies; whist/card games; coffee mornings; self defence classes; age concern; addiction awareness; indoor sports; language classes; kids parties; funeral meals. Over the years the Community Association have organised numerous fundraising and community events including sports days, festivals, sponsored cycles and walks, concerts, treasure hunts, bus trips, Christmas events (kids Santa party), Village Christmas tree and lights, senior citizens dinner. All these events are well supported by the community. We work closely with the community including our local Primary school, youth club, senior citizens group and drama to name but a few. We also act as a voice for their development. This puts us at the heart of our community enabling proactive engagement to take place for the well being of all that reside in the community.
£32,836
HOLMER GREEN JUNIOR SCHOOL FUND [Charity number: 1075643]
We are an educational establishment (Junior School). The charity account is used to receive parental and other donations. It is also used to handle income/expenditure for trips, music tuition, events, initiatives, uniform, etc.
£34,577
Burntisland & District Pipe Band [Charity number: SC031528]
To advance the education of the public, particularly young people living and/or working in Burntisland and surrounding districts, in the art of bagpipe playing and drumming by the presentation of public performances and other related activities.
£49,306
SOUTH LONDON SINGERS [Charity number: 800934]
To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts.
£16,105
COCKERMOUTH HARMONIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 1003918]
CHS provides the local community the ability to take part in and attend musical events
£3,804
THE FRIENDS OF WORTHAM CHURCH [Charity number: 1056795]
The charity holds several events in Wortham each year to raise funds for the maintenance of Wortham church. Events are usually concerts in the church and social evenings in Wortham village hall. Funds are also raised through membership subscriptions and appeals.
£8,683
HEATH STREET CHOIR [Charity number: 1202286]
Heath Street Choir facilitates amateur performances of classical choral works. Participation in the choir requires no prior singing or musical experience and there is no audition process. Workshops and one-to-one tuition are available for those who would like to bolster their confidence and knowledge.