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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.

9,428 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 4.64% 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 3,153 4.44%
£10k - £100k 4,227 6.02%
£100k - £250k 713 3.20%
£250k - £500k 369 3.39%
£500k - £1m 196 2.85%
£1m - £10m 254 2.79%
Over £10m 49 2.20%
Total 8,961 4.65%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 7,693 4.49%
oscr 1,328 5.36%
ccni 407 5.65%
Total 9,428 4.64%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
THE CORPORATION OF THE HALL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES [Charity number: 254543]
To maintain the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade I listed building of historical and cultural significance and, through its use, to promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Arts and Sciences.
£60,524,982
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.
£50,899,000
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.
£50,899,000
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.
£42,535,000
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.
£41,057,000
ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC [Charity number: 310007]
To provide pre-professional, undergraduate and postgraduate musical training of the highest national and international standards.
£33,503,000
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.
£32,273,000
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.
£31,417,000
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
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.
£28,454,852

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE COLIN KEER TRUST [Charity number: 1036821]
The Trust awards scholarships, grants and other forms of financial assistance to advance the post-graduate education of young musicians who have attained a high degree of proficiency in the performance of vocal or instrumental music. The Trustees do not accept applications direct from individuals (see Trust's website).
£8,376
STEEL CITY CHORISTERS [Charity number: 1195909]
Steel City Choristers is an exciting and innovative choir of children and adults that is rooted in the English choral tradition. We offer our choristers a free first-class musical education and serve a wide range of communities in and around Sheffield through a diverse programme of choral concerts, services and projects. We believe in the power of music to change lives.
£73,046
D·n Uladh Limited [Charity number: NI100667]
Dún Uladh Ltd offer music classes, dance classes, language classes, traditional arts activities, performance opportunities and community activities. Dún Uladh also offer rooms and facilities for hire to the local community and community groups at reduced rates to that of hotels and commercial venues. The centre offers opportunities for those from the area to engage with the arts at an affordable rate with many free of charge activities.
£353,134
THE CORNELIUS CARDEW CONCERTS TRUST [Charity number: 1167744]
Financing of concerts of the music of Cornelius Cardew, his pupils and other composers; promoting knowledge of new music, and in particular British new music that Cornelius Cardew was instrumental in opening up to the world; publishing works of scholarship relating to the greater understanding and appreciation of new music, particularly British; encouraging particularly young composers to write.
£465
The Warwickshire Music Education Trust [Charity number: 510451]
Support for young people in Warwickshire in pursuit of excellence in music and the development of music making groups at County level.
£1,978
A SKYE FULL OF STARS [Charity number: 1184659]
We award grants to children/young people aged 25 and under in our area (Millom to The Green and Millom to Bootle) to help them fulfil their dreams. Including, college/university students, sports awards, dance and music.
£18,129
CHURCH @ THE CROSS BIRKENHEAD (METHODIST) [Charity number: 1141711]
Sunday Worship, with junior church, youth music group and youth fellowship.Youth Club 4 evenings per week that serves young people with additional needs,Neighbourhood Centre;Support for community groups and local charities and a base for the Street Pastors also a distribution centre for the local food bank.
£83,754
BOVEY TRACEY ACTIVITIES TRUST [Charity number: 299932]
Membership is restricted to a radius of 5 miles of the centre of Bovey Tracey.Activivities include, members coffee mornings, Art and Craft sessions, Pitch & Putt, Carpet Bowls, Darts, Table Tennis, Whist, Bridge, Chess, Keep fit, Walking Group, Petanque, Computer training, Jazz and Classical music meetings.
£59,274
Musselburgh Unit (No 469) of the Sea Cadet Corps [Charity number: SC022708]
2.1 The charitable purpose of the Unit (the Purpose) is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC). In furtherance of the Purpose, the Unit may: a. offer young people a structured environment in which to develop. b. provide access to education and training including (but not restricted to): sailing (inshore and offshore), paddle sports, power boating, seamanship, navigation, marine engineering, cooking, music, first aid, drill, piping, and public service. c. provide opportunities for young people to obtain a range of qualifications. and d. provide opportunities for community involvement.
£58,499
THE SOUTH WEST EARLY MUSIC FORUM [Charity number: 291319]
Organising early music activities for amateur musicians throughout the south west region.
£7,160