Arts Charities That specialise in Film
Discover 246 Arts charities that specialise in film. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited
ArtsProvision of live arts events, films and exhibitions at The Theatre together with a community and education programme in Chipping Norton and the region.
The Duke's Playhouse Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupLancashire's only producing theatre and independent cinema has a diverse programme of performances and world cinema screenings including one of the biggest annual walkabout theatre events in the world and work by and for young people showcased in its own dedicated space, supported by an extensive creative learning programme.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareOur overseas activities include shipment of barrels to the Caribbean Islands and Ethiopia at the request of their community leaders, filled with clothing and books. Raise funds on behalf of Christian Community appeals in Ethiopia.Continue to raise funds to renovate our building, formerly a cinema then nightclub into a community centre / place of worship.
Arnolfini Gallery CIO
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public through the promotion and presentation of contemporary art, through exhibition, performance, dance, film, literature, poetry and music supported by an extensive education programme.
West Somerset Railway Association
Arts, HeritageOur Association is established to promote education in the heritage of the railway from Taunton to Minehead by restoring, preserving and displaying railway locomotives, carriages, wagons and other artefacts (including documents, drawings, photographs, recordings and films) of historical interest and the buildings connected therewith.
Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council
Arts, Educationthe advancement of education by promoting the production, study and use of moving image, sound and related media within education and research for the public benefit
The Rio Centre (dalston) Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe charity runs the Rio Cinema - an independent cinema with a unique policy of community access and local involvement. The cinema presents a mix of main feature films, programmes for children and the elderly, rep shows, special events and festivals. The Rio also conducts a wide range of educational initiatives for children and young people.
Altrincham Garrick Society Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide dramatic and musical education and entertainment to the local community by: producing our own plays and musicals using local talent, hosting visiting professional productions from elsewhere in the UK and beyond, showing films and National theatre "cinematic screenings", running a choir and running an Academy for Drama for young people.
The Hounslow Arts Trust LTD
ArtsThe charitys principal activity is to operate Watermans, an arts centre in Brentford, which provides a year-round programme of performing arts, cinema, exhibitions and new media arts. In addition, it provides participative arts programmes for a wide range of communities both in its own venue and in other community spaces across West London.
The Mowlem Institute
Arts, Education, LeisureTheatre, Cinema and Community Arts Centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Swanage and in particular for the use of meetings, lectures and classes or for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of providing further education and improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Ludlow And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureLudlow Assembly Rooms is an arts, entertainment and community centre, which provides live shows, films, exhibitions and workshops; room space for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, family celebrations, etc; a cafe bar; a ticketing service for events organised independently; volunteering opportunities, equipment and staff/expertise; marketing advice and information; and a skill building programme.
Wyeside Arts Centre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupWyeside Arts Centre offers a stimulating and entertaining Arts programme of breadth and quality, accessible to everyone, including: Live shows, Cinema, Satellite Live! screenings, Visual Arts exhibitions, Workshops, Youth Theatre, Community and Educational events for the people of Mid Wales.
Age Exchange
Arts, Beneficiary groupAge Exchange works with older people to improve their quality of life by valuing their reminiscences and giving opportunities for wider appreciation in the form of: - visual and performance arts- health and social care projects- inter-generational programmes - exhibitions - publications- documentary film
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited
Artshcmf// is the largest annual, international festival of contemporary, experimental and new music in the UK, taking place over 10 days and consisting of 50 events, including concerts, music theatre, installations,talks and films, with a year round Learning & Participation programme, devised and implemented as an integral part of the artistic programme, and to respond to regional and national need.
Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited
ArtsOperating an independent cinema under the auspices of a charitable trust
Pushkin House Trust
Arts, HousingThe Pushkin House Trust promotes Russian culture via an extensive programme of lectures, readings, concerts, exhibitions, film and language training. Pushkin House is open Monday to Friday 9.30-18.00 and for evening events. The House offers a range of facilities including a lecture theatre, teaching rooms and a library.
Four Corners Limited
ArtsWe are an educational charity and unique centre for film and photography devoted to artistic and technical excellence. For 30 years we've been nurturing talent in an environment where award winning artists work alongside new talent. We are London's longest established centre for independent film production and training, and provide access to some of the best professional darkrooms in London.
The Oxford Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, SocietyOur programmes are varied but include initiatives to develop sustainable communities; making films about conflict resolution; working to bring trust and integrity into the business and financial sectors; helping young people to find a sense of vocation.
Ringwood And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisureAdult education classes including languages, art, craft, yoga, exercise, judo, dancing, lip reading, 20 clubs covering interests such as garden, antiques, travel, bridge, art, philately, disabled, blind, also youth and pre-school. Day schools in music, archaeology, history, astronomy. 100 affiliated organisations many of which meet at Greyfriars, social functions including quizzes, cinema, suppers
The British Federation Of Film Societies
ArtsTo support, sustain and develop the community cinema movement in the UK and to deliver public value to community cinema audiences throughout the UK.
Interplay Theatre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationInterplay 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
The Military Vehicle Trust
Arts, HeritageTo promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of historic military vehiclesTo liaise with DVLA in the verification of historic military vehiclesTo preserve literature, films and other relevant documents and artefacts pertaining to historic military vehiclesTo act/negotiate for our members on any relevant legislation.
Plymouth Arts Cinema
ArtsPlymouth Arts Centre is a leading organisation for independent cinema in the SW. Through its overall programme of world and live cinema, talks and events, and Open Air Cinema, Plymouth Arts Centre's cinema encourages critical debate and questions the role that film plays in the wider culture. It is dedicated to the enjoyment, education and stimulation of all through the role of independent film.
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposesEducation/training, eg Digital inclusion training, Sport/recreation. eg Short Mat Bowls, Table Tennis, Line dancing, Live music, Cinema club
'signals' Essex Media Centre LTD
ArtsSignals provides the opportunity for everyone to participate in media production. Through courses, exhibition, and projects. This work encourages participation & understanding & develops technical & personal skills.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many film arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 246 registered film arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the film 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 film arts charities?
Film 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 film arts charities?
Across all film 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 film arts charities?
Film 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.