Arts Charities That specialise in Festival

International Literature Festival (under the name Palfest) in towns and cities in Palestine. A festival of 14, or more, international writers which, because of the Palestinians' travel restrictions, goes to the people , conducting readings and workshops among artists, interested parties and students.

The key activities are:1 organising events, festivals and workshops in and around Gloucester with a focus on the development of the Gloucester History Festival.2 arranging events, exhibitions, lectures, talks and educational materials for the public benefit in Gloucester and the surrounding areas.

Throughout the year the volunteers engage the community in a variety of community based projects e.g the Community house which when completed will be a base for community held events, the community garden which is open for all to use and develop. This culminates into a 3 day festival involving local music across all ages, genre and ethnicities, a variety of sporting events etc.

The charity's objects include the promotion of English music at regular festivals and other events in the UK; and the promotion of concerts, recitals, drama performances, exhibitions, lectures and other arts events.

a. To advance the Islamic religion in the Preston, Plungington area for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of Islamic festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on Islam and to enlighten others about the religion of Islam.b. To improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the local area.

Advancement of Christian faith through the ministry of a Christian evangelist together with Christian events and festivals.

Encounters is an exhibitor of international Short, Animated and Immersive audio-visual work which culminates at the annual Encounters Film Festival in Bristol.Encounters is a springboard for audiences to discover new and emerging talent and for artists to progress, exchange knowledge, inform and learn within the evolving global industry.

The objectives of the charity for this first year have been to support each individual Namdhari Sikh Charities in the UK.Advance Sikh Religion through facilitating prayer gatherings, public celebration of religious festivals, lectures on Sikh History. Administer Amrit, promote Classical music and wellbeing.Prohibit alcohol and drug consumption, smoking and meat eating.

We aim to promote the arts for public benefit, and to advance the appreciation of early music by providing an annual festival in Blackheath, London.

The charity operate a membership scheme of Friends in order:TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY SUPPORTING THE BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LTD BY ANY MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DETERMINE.

TO ADVANCE THE SIKH FAITH IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND HOLD PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS OF THE RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS. THE CHARITY AIMS TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR FREE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTS.

To promote the practice, teaching, spreading and general advancement of the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism as exemplified within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. This is done through the thorough training of monks, and the support of our lay congregation, by a full programme of retreats, residential training, festivals, Dharma weekends and meditation days throughout the year.

Organising inclusive activities such as educational talks, study circles, school and community visits, the celebration of religious festivals, producing and sharing accessible resources about Islam to foster mutual respect, learning, and a spirit of unity among all people, on its own or by collaborating with others.

- Offer a variety of educational Chinese workshops to wider communities and schools- Run ESOL English, Chinese languages and IT for unemployed and local community- Run weekend supplmentary school and homework club - Run activities for Manchester Chinatown and Chinese Archive- Run Chinese festivals for the local community- Run opera club for the elderly- Run Badminton for families

Tropical Isles is a professional award-winning carnival arts organisation with creativity at its heart. At our East London home, we design and make costumes and create performances working with children and young people, professional designers and choreographers. We believe that through carnival arts we can inspire and drive creativity, that finally contributes to the development of young people.

The primary activity is to bring together Muslims from Black African Communities to hold prayers and celebrate religious festivals as a community. It also supports members to address issues of concern like social exclusion, community cohesion, employment, and other social economic issues linked with immigrant communities, through support groups, workshops, seminars, training & pastoral care.

The Southwell Music Festival istaking place for the first time in 2014,and is planned as an annual, top-quality classical music festival, to celebrate classical music, and to raise the profile of the town and its magnificent mediaeval Minster.The Festival performances will be centred at Southwell Minster, and in the historic Great Hall.

Maintains three church buildings for regular use by the general public and various local bodies, eg. music festival, Dartmouth Orchestral Society, Dartmouth Community College Womens Institute. Also maintains a building used by Dartmouth pre-school, Dartmouth Brownies and Dartmouth Players (amateur dramatics).

Primadonna festival celebrates womxn writers and disabled, working-class, Black and Asian and LGBTQIA artists whose voices we seek to amplify. We programme a diverse and inclusive line-up distinct from any other book festival, creating a unique atmosphere of community, cooperation and contribution. In addition, we run a literary prize whose aim is to open up new channels into publishing.

UK New Artists champions the next generation of creativity, supporting collaboration and intercultural dialogue, ensuring a vibrant and diverse creative future for the UK. We develop artists' practice through cross art form opportunities and celebrate creativity at national & international festivals.

To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public in particular but notexclusively through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration ofreligious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on the Christian faith toenlighten others about the Christian religion, providing pastoral care and carryingout missionary and evangelistic work.

1) To advance the Islamic faith for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures and public celebrations of religious festivals. 2) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their yout

TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF MEETINGS, LECTURES [PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS] PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON AND TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE ISLAMIC RELIGION. THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL OF THE CHARITY IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS.

Aims & Activities.Communicating the life changing message of Jesus Christ and therefore carry out initiatives to address the needs of the socially and economically disadvantaged in the community such as a Soup Kitchen and Laundry/shower services for the homeless, a friendship cafe for the lonely, Singing & Art groups, Mental health wellbeing Forums and Widow's forum & promoting local festivals.

To advance the Orthodox Jewish religion for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, study sessions, lectures and public celebration of religious festivals in accordance with the tenets of the Orthodox Jewish religion.