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Arts Charities That specialise in Festival

Discover 334 Arts charities that specialise in festival. Use the search below to filter within these results.

334
Charities
£6,215,325,419
Total Income
£773,724
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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The Summer School Foundation

Arts, Education

The charity promotes education in music and related arts for public benefit, including performance, composition and interdisciplinary practice. It delivers this through The Music Summer School and Festival (MSSF), an inclusive programme for musicians at all stages. MSSF provides high-quality tuition, collaborative opportunities and public concerts, alongside bursaries and outreach to widen access

Latest Income: £411,907
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Lake District Music Limited

Arts, Charitable activities, Education

Founded in 1985, Lake District Music has consistently pursued a clear policy of bringing to Cumbria an annual festival and professional summer school of quality and purpose centred principally, but not exclusively, on chamber music.

Latest Income: £410,263
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Central Jamia Masjid Southall

Arts, Education, Religion

Charity provides to the Muslim community (1) organise regular prayers religious social and cultural functions and festival for Muslim community, (2) provide religious education, Holy Quran, the Sunnah & Arabic, English and Urdu, (3) provide burial services to the community, organise school visits & curriculum activities in the Masjid and to develop good relations with non Muslims.

Latest Income: £398,885
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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Jamiat-Ul-Muslemeen Quwat-Ul-Islam Masjed

Arts, Religion

1. To provide facilities for the daily, Friday and festival prayers2. The establishment of an Islamic Centre3. The provision of facilities for the practice of the Islamic faith4. The facilitation of communal activities5. The provision and facilitation of Islamic education

Latest Income: £387,842
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Derby West Indian Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Leisure

Social, cultural and educational activities are undertaken by the Association and these include: Youth Club, Bowls, Dominoes, Darts, Board Games, Tai chi and Zumba.Supplementary Saturday School. Health Promotional events. Computer classes.Annual Derby Caribbean Carnival. Annual Summer Scheme.Black History month activities. Annual Youth Conference. Annual Christmas dinner.

Latest Income: £367,903
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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Southgate Progressive Synagogue

Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion

The premises are based in Southgate in north London and comprises a place of worship, meeting rooms and a Hall. Services are held twice weekly and during festivals. Spiritual guidance is provided. There are education classes for all age groups, as well as social and cultural activities. A dedicated group provides care and welfare to the sick, vulnerable and elderly members of the community.

Latest Income: £355,721
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Wythall Community Association

Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

The charity manages and maintains the recreational land and buildings of Wythall Park, a 37 acre private park in Worcestershire. It benefits the residents in and near Wythall and some forty local voluntary groups who use the facilities. To sustain the financial viability of the park, the association organises fund-raising events, including the annual carnival and bonfire night.

Latest Income: £323,998
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Jewish Music Institute

Arts, Religion

The Jewish Music Institute is dedicated to the celebration, preservation and development of the living heritage of Jewish Music for the benefit of all. The Jewish Music Institute is committed to curating, educating and celebrating Jewish music for the benefit of present and future generations.

Latest Income: £298,162
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Interplay Theatre Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

Interplay tours, nationally, a multi-sensory show for children, aged 5 To 18 with profound and multiple learning disabilities and undertakes bespoke arts intervention projects. It runs an industry-based learning programme across film, radio, music and theatre to create artistic products with 14- 16s not in education. It is also lead partner of I Love West Leeds Festival a community arts festival

Latest Income: £263,760
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Sri Datta Yoga Centre (uk)

Arts, Health, Leisure

Promotion of multifaith and brotherhood of love and peace, Promotion of meditation & healing music, Yoga teaching of Guru Dattatreya, Laughter yoga, Kriya yoga, Celebrations of festivals of all faiths, Teaching and promotion of Veda esp Bhagavata gita and Guru Gita. Preservation of ancient rituals and promotion of healthy living.

Latest Income: £254,394
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Windsor Festival Society Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure

The aim if the Society is to promote the arts. The policy is to provide musical and other entertainment including events for young people, in a historical setting that can be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of residents.The principal activity is to provide an annual festival at Windsor and the neighbouring area in the autumn and a smaller event in the spring.

Latest Income: £214,654
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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Triratna Buddhist Community(brighton)

Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social care

Courses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.

Latest Income: £200,963
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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The Stour Festival Company Limited

Arts

The objectives of the Charity are the promotion and encouragement of the Arts by the production of primarily, musical recitals, but not excluding opera, plays, drama, lectures, readings and other artistic activities of an educational nature.

Latest Income: £197,581
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech

Arts

The lead organisation of the amateur festival movement for the performing arts of music, dance and speech. Offering stages for performance to amateurs locally, regionally and nationally, always combined with educational feedback from an experienced professional adjudicator. Membership: UK & International amateur festivals; professional adjudicators; friends who support the educational work.

Latest Income: £174,493
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Thaxted Festival Foundation

Arts

The charity's principal object is the arranging and staging of the Thaxted Festival. To promote and assist in the advancement of education in the Arts and Crafts including the arts of music and drama. To extend and increase the appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the arts and crafts in all their forms.

Latest Income: £171,050
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Sha'arei Shalom, The North Manchester Reform Congregation

Arts, Religion

Sabbath services held weekly and festival services as appropriate. Confirmations, marriages, funerals and tombstone consecrations provided for members. Adult religious education facilities. Visitation services, Cultural, Social and Charitable activities.. All officers are voluntary and receive no remuneration or benefits.

Latest Income: £161,021
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sisters Of Jesus Way

Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion

We receive guests into our house for times of quiet and refreshment. We lead bible studies for small groups and lead quiet days. Small groups use the house to be together for planning, prayer and a time to be together away. We lead weekends with various themes such as a walking weekend, quiet weekend and at the major Christian Festivals such as Easter.

Latest Income: £157,329
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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Gerald Finzi Trust

Arts, Education

The financing of: public performances of musical works (including operas and concerts); the copying or publication of music; the publication of books on music. The making of grants: to music festivals; to musicians and students of music to further their musical education. The founding of scholarships and prizes. The commissioning of new musical works and artworks related to music.

Latest Income: £155,736
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Leicestershire Brahma Samaj

Arts, Associations, Religion, Social welfare

This charity promotes religious, cultural, and social activities within the community. It organises Hindu religious ceremonies and festival, cultural events, educational programs, and charitable initiatives to foster spiritual growth, cultural heritage, and community support.

Latest Income: £123,028
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Hindu Temple Bristol

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion, Research

The main objective of the Charity is to promote the culture and philosophy of the Hindu faith to its members and the community at large.Main activities are:* Organisation of events based around religious festivals* Raising funds and donations from the members and the community at large for the upkeep of the charity* work with schools to improve understanding of Hindu culture & faith

Latest Income: £120,851
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Carnival Estates Fund

Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing

The Carnival Estate Fund, in Leigh-on-Sea provides housing for people in need over 60 years of age who have lived in the Boroughs of Southend, Rochford or Castlepoint or for people who live outside these areas, that have relatives living within 3 miles of the Carnival Estate, also for people who do not have in excess of --£6k in their savings.

Latest Income: £109,307
Areas of Operation: Southend-on-sea
Status: Registered
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Turkish Students Welfare Charity

Arts, Religion, Social welfare

The main objectives of the charity are:- to relieve poverty among Turkish students in the UK- to promote advancement of education among Turkish students in the UK- to promote religion of Islam among Turkish students in the UK- to provide hostels for the accommodation of Turkish students in the UK- to organise celebration of religious festivals

Latest Income: £97,282
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Shree Ram Mandir (walsall)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

Celebrate all Hindu festivals, Run classes promoting Hindu culture and arts e.g Classical dance, Bollywood dancing, rangoli competitions. Run classes teaching English & Gujarati Invite experts to give advice on health and benefits. Run over 60's club, Women's Forum, & Youth club, to raise awareness of Hinduism among youngsters from 6 years and over & parents.

Latest Income: £95,363
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lancaster And District Festival Limited

Arts

Litfest develops writers, engages readers and audiences, and celebrates literary excellence. We do this through our annual festival and a range of other publishing, development and participatory projects that have positioned the organisation at the heart of Lancashire's cultural and creative activity.

Latest Income: £92,300
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Leith Hill Musical Festival

Arts, Beneficiary group

Leith Hill Musical Festival, which is based in Dorking, Surrey, is held in April each year and consists of three days of competitions and concerts for locally-based choirs. In March each year, it performs one of the Bach Passions (or Handel's Messiah) and holds competitions for choirs of young people.

Latest Income: £92,164
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many festival arts charities are there in the UK?

There are 334 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 (£589.5m). 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 £6.2bn 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 £774k. 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.