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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Wetwang Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureVillage hall hired to various members of the local community and anyone wishing to use the facilities. The hall is used for badminton, karate, toddler group, school gym sessions, Country Women, Parish Council, etc. Additionally the village run an annual scarecrow festival which raises funds for the hall.
Derbyshire Chinese Welfare Association
Arts, Charitable activities, HousingProvides general advice and guidance to members of the Chinese community regarding issues such as health, welfare benefits, housing and education. Acts as a focal point for the community to share common Chinese cultural practices and celebrate Chinese culture/ festivals.
Felixstowe Carnival Association
Arts, Charity and VCS supportLOCAL VOLUNTEERS THAT ORGANISE AND PUT TOGETHER FELIXSTOWE CARNIVAL WEEKEND, WITH HELP FROM DONATIONS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES. ANY PROFITS MADE AT THE END OF OUR FINANCIAL YEAR ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES.
The Watford Festival Of Music, Speech And Drama
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe promotion of the education of the public in the arts with regard to music, speech and drama. The provision of an opportunity,mainly for young people,to take part and benefit from entering classes on a competitive basis with professional adjudication and to perform at concerts and finales before a public audience.
Milton Keynes Festival Of The Arts
Arts, Beneficiary groupOrganisation and management of an annual festival of the arts in three sections, music,dance and speech & drama. The festival offers both competitive and non-competitive classes principally designed to encourage children and young people to perform, thus furthering their interest and education in the arts. In addition the festival may support a gala concert in which selected participants perform.
Leicester International Music Festival LTD
ArtsThe company's principal aim is to enrich the cultural life of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland by bringing to those localities established musicians of international, national and local standing to make music in a variety of contexts, and to broaden interests, understanding and audience base through educational and outreach programmes via Annual Music Festival and Lunchtime Concerts.
Kirkstall Village Community Association
Arts, Associations, Economic and community developmentACTS AS FOCUS FOR A RANGE OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING NETWORKING AND INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL FACILITIES. SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES VOLUNTARY ACTIVITY AND INITIATIVES OF GENERAL BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. REPRESENTS AND ARTICULATES COMMUNITY OPINION. RUNS ANNUAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL AND PRODUCES COMMUNITY PUBLICATIONS.
Reigate Priory School Families & Staff Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareOrganising social events for the families and staff associated with the school for the purpose of enhancing the school community and also fundraising for items that enhance the school offering. This includes a number of annual events and also some one-off events, such as quiz nights, cake sales, and smaller social events. The main events are:Annual Fireworks Event Annual Summer Festival
Worthing Music And Arts Festival
Arts, Charitable activitiesTO HOLD OR PROMOTE AN ANNUAL COMPETITIVE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL.TO ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS, NOTABLY MUSIC, THE SPOKEN WORD AND DANCE.
Alnwick And District Round Table Charity Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS supportGENERAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN THE ALNWICK AREA INCLUDING THE ALNWICK BEER FESTIVAL AND AN ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
The International Colleges Of Islamic Science
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Religion, ResearchTo advance the education of the public in the subject of Islamic faith:To advance the teachings of Islam as a code of Life for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meeting ,lectures on Muslim festival or other events and distributing literasture on Islam to enlighten others about the true essenceand peace loving message of Islam.Arranging for the purchase and delivery .
Cymdeithas Y Cymod Yng Nghymru/fellowship Of Reconciliation In Wales
ArtsRECONCILIATIONThe Fellowship of Reconciliation in Wales is part of an international spiritually-based movement which believes in the power of active non-violence as a way of life. We promote this vision through information, educational materials, activities and cultural exchanges. We promote our activities through a six-monthly newsletter and a stall on the National Eisteddfod field.
The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986
Arts, LeisureAssists other organisations in the arts and sporting fields by grants and donations and carries out various cultural community events.
Jazz North-East Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationJazz North East promotes grant-aided jazz concerts, festivals and workshops both alone and in partnership with other not-for-profit organisations. We aim to provide opportunities to hear and on occasion work with artists of the highest quality from our own region, from the wider UK and from overseas. We keep admission prices low to encourage attendance by young people and the unemployed.
South East Hindu Association
Arts, Religion1. Religious activities, religious festivals. 2. Hold music sessions (religious only). 3. Hold permission for registered weddings. 4. Advocate community harmony and good relations. 5. Promote peace and harmony with community.
The Thomas Hardy Society
ArtsThe Society's activities are for the advancement, for the benefit of the public, of education in the works of Thomas Hardy.
The Corsham Windband Association
ArtsRegular weekly music rehearsals supplemented by at least 2 concerts per year, local / national band festivals, as well as residential music courses and support to local community events.
Lincoln Unit 214 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureNationally recognised qualifications including RYA power boating and sailing; Seamanship; Offshore power boating and sailing; Pulling; Marine Engineering; Cook/steward; BCU canoeing; Full Bore Shooting; Leadership and First Aid.Courses, camps and competitions. Attending events in and around the community, such as, Lincoln Water Festival, Battle of Britain and Remberence Ceremonies.
The Sevenoaks Players
Arts, Charitable activitiesTHE PRINCIPAL OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY ARE TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS BY THE PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC STAGE PLAYS AND OPERATIC PERFORMANCES. IN THE LAST YEAR WE PRODUCED TWO MAJOR PRODUCTIONS AT THE STAG THEATRE IN SEVENOAKS AND TWO ONE ACT PLAY TO THREE DRAMA FESTIVALS.
Birmingham Festival Choral Society
ArtsWe meet every week to rehearse for concerts and other musical activities, which we perform at least four times a year. Every Christmas, we sing in a charity concert with all the proceeds being donated to a local charity.
Northern Childrens Book Festival
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationNCBF is an annual regional event held each November to promote the love of reading and books to children, parents/carers and teachers by facilitating author visits to schools,libraries and other regional venues.
The Stafford And District Choral Society
ArtsThe Stafford and District Choral Society practice to perform three concerts a year. Two are their own for the general public which they finance themselves. One is a charity concert at Christmas from which they give donations to two charities. The final concert is part of the Stafford Music Festival. The aim of the society is to encourage participation from anyone who enjoys music and singing.
Nuneaton Festival Of Arts
ArtsORGANISE FESTIVAL FOR THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS EACH YEAR
Friends Of Newbury Spring Festival
Arts, Associationssupporting the activities of the Newbury Spring Festival
Henley Youth Festival Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aims of the Trust are to support, promote and facilitate access to the arts, music, drama, dance, sports and other skills amongst the young people of Henley-on-Thames and its surrounding area. Annually, the Trust holds a Festival at which the young people experience professional workshops and shows, have an opportunity to perform, exhibit art work and participate in sporting events.
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.