Arts Charities That specialise in Festival
Discover 445 Arts charities that specialise in festival. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Y Gronfa Ymddiriedolaeth (the Trust Fund)
ArtsTO HOLD PRESERVE ADMINISTER AND SUPERVISE FOR THE BENEFIT OF EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETHOL CYMRU THE FUNDS AT PRESENT VESTED IN TRUSTEES OF YR EISTEDDFOD AND DONATED TO THE EISTEDDFOD FROM TIME TO TIME TO PROVIDE PRIZES IN CERTAIN SPECIFIC COMPETITIONS AND OR IN MEMORY OF SOME DESIGNATED PERSON PERSONS DONORS SOCIETY OR OTHERWISE.
Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe object of the Festival is to advance the education of the public in the Arts, in particular the Arts of Music, Speech and Drama. The Festival promotes its object by holding annual competitions and a subsequent concert to promote items of merit.
Nelson Festival (cecil Bateson Memorial)
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvide facilities-training in the arts for young people-in particular dance.
Southend Festival Chorus
Arts, Charity and VCS supportSOUTHEND FESTIVAL CHORUS TRAINS SINGERS OF BOTH GENDERS TO PERFORM IN PUBLIC CONCERTS IN SOUTHEND & SOUTH ESSEX BY PROVIDING MUSICAL RESOURCES IN MAINLY CLASSICAL CHORAL WORKS. WE ALSO HELP IN LOCAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL (& OCCASIONALLY NATIONAL) CHARITIES.
Wells, Glastonbury And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA large member led rural club open to anyone with members aged between 10 & 28 years. Members participate in a wide range of activities such as sports, entertainments & drama, carnival, public speaking competitions, cattle showing and stockjudging, skills for life training, fundraising & social events.
Tenterden Folk Day Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationTo preserve and advance public education and appreciation of traditional and contemporary folk music, song, dance and other related traditions, crafts and folk arts as a part of the living heritage. In particular through promoting the annual Tenterden Folk Festival, occassional concerts and dances, educational workshops for schools, etc. and working as a local folk development agency.
Hounslow Festival Of Music, Speech And Dance
ArtsThe Hounslow Festival of M, S & D (affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance & Speech) is a competitive festival with classes of all ages and abilities in Singing/ Piano/ Dancing/Instrumental & Speech that takes place every year. The aim is to encourage the study & performance of the arts by giving the opportunity for public performance & adjudication.
Bollington Festival Choir
Arts, Charity and VCS supportTo bring together a diverse group of individuals to sing together as a Choir, performing concerts and fundraising events.
Don Valley Festival Of The Arts Music And Drama
ArtsArts, music and drama
The Leamington Spa Competitive Festival
ArtsThe object of the Charity is to mount Royal Leamington Spa's annual music, speech and drama and dance festival
Swindon Music Festival
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe object of the Swindon Music Festival is to advance the education of the public in the Arts, and in particular the Arts of Music, in all their branches, primarily by holding an annual competitive festival.
Dudley Music Drama And Dance Festival
Arts1. Hold/promote annual competitive festivals2. Present and promote public performances, concerts & recitals3. Affiliate to the British Federation of Music Festivals4. Further the charitable objects of the said Federation
Cannington Voluntary Controlled Primary School Parentteacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Religionbingos held throughout the year, summer fair, D day celebrations, christmas fair in December, sale of school uniform, cake sale, lolly sales, carnival fundriaing, bags 2 school,disco, book sales, quiz.
Northampton Festival Of The Performing Arts
ArtsOrganises an annual festival of performing arts including music, speech and drama for performers of all ages and abilities.
The Minsterley And District Eisteddfod Festival Association
ArtsThe Charity holds an annual Eisteddfod and Concert.
Ealand Victory Hall
Arts, FacilitiesThe Hall is used to hold events for the local community such as:Annual Dinner with EntertainmentAnnual Produce ShowRegular BingoYogaGarden ClubDancesChristmas Lights DisplayAnnual Beer Festival
Mansfield Music And Drama Festival Association
ArtsThe organisation of a Music and Drama festival in which people of all ages can perform as either competitors or non-competitors in all types of music and drama classes. A professional adjudicator gives a verbal and written assessment of each entrant. The events take place over two separate weekends, and a final concert is mounted in which selected performers take part.
Bakewell Carnival Trust
Arts, LeisureBakewell Carnival every year starts with the day of dance, then a fell race, a pet competition, duck race, quiz night, raft race, Jack Russel racing, tug of war, childrens sports and last of all carnival day with a street procession on collection day.
Birmingham Music Festival
ArtsThe provision of an annual music festival open to non-professionals of all ages allowing entrants to perform in public and receive a professional adjudication of their performance.
The Hindu Cultural Association - Gloucester
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, Society1. Language, Environmental Issues, Enhancement of Cultural Awareness and Good Citizenship Classes for Children 2. Social Activities (Encouraging Physical and Mental Well-Being) Open to all Ages 3. Celebration of Cultural Festivals throughout the Year 4. Meeting the Community needs e.g. Health and Environmental Awareness 5. Promoting Community Cohesion 6. Promoting Musical Talent
Llanfachreth Eisteddfod Committee
ArtsEisteddfod - Singing, Recitation, Cerdd Dant & Poetry competition
Whaley Bridge Rose Queen Festival Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportProvides an annual Carnival Day for the local community and raises funds for local children's and youth groups.
Pencader Improvement And Development Association
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of playing field for sports activities and community activities such as carnival week. The hall facilities used for various group meetings, daytime and evening social events.
Rothwell Competitive Music Festival Association
ArtsRunning a competitive music festival and musical concerts in the Rothwell(Leeds) area
The Mrs Sunderland Musical Competition
ArtsTo assist The Mrs Sunderland Music Festival to achieve its aims, in particular by making a grant each year out of the trust fund and the investment income received by the trust.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many festival arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 445 registered festival arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the festival 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 festival arts charities?
Festival arts charities reported a combined annual income of £6.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for festival arts charities?
Across all festival arts charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of festival arts charities?
Festival arts charities have an average annual income of £678k. 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.