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Arts Charities That specialise in Film

Discover 194 Arts charities that specialise in film. Use the search below to filter within these results.

194
Charities
£6,215,325,419
Total Income
£773,724
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Mowlem Institute

Arts, Education, Leisure

Theatre, 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.

Latest Income: £729,742
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Age Exchange

Arts, Beneficiary group

Age 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

Latest Income: £604,604
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited

Arts

hcmf// 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.

Latest Income: £574,430
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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Pushkin House Trust

Arts, Housing

The 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.

Latest Income: £402,782
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Four Corners Limited

Arts

We 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.

Latest Income: £401,982
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Oxford Group

Arts, Beneficiary group, Society

Our 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.

Latest Income: £382,681
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ringwood And District Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure

Adult 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

Latest Income: £344,537
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Woodchester Mansion Trust Limited

Arts, Charity and VCS support

Open days, guided tours for public, educational & private groups; Hire for weddings, TV & film production, commercial photography etc; Fundraising for major repair projects; Masonry & traditional building training courses; Developing courses for training bodies;Developing strategic plan with Stroud District Council & National Trust for future of Woodchester Mansion & Woodchester Park as an entity.

Latest Income: £325,860
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Hampshire Archives Trust

Arts, Charitable activities

Promotes the conservation and preservation of Hampshire's archives and advances public education about archives. Administers Wessex Film and Sound Archive. Has a membership (newsletters, events). Makes grants.

Latest Income: £283,669
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
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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The Military Vehicle Trust

Arts, Heritage

To 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.

Latest Income: £249,791
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Plymouth Arts Cinema

Arts

Plymouth 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.

Latest Income: £234,933
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Cinema Museum

Arts, Heritage

The museum is open by appointment to visitors, researchers and historians. Film screenings are given throughout the year. We work with educational institutions on joint projects. We work with film archives on preservation projects. Items from the collection are made available on loan to other institutions for exhibitions. We run seasonal programmes of events which are listed on our website.

Latest Income: £232,013
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

General charitable purposesEducation/training, eg Digital inclusion training, Sport/recreation. eg Short Mat Bowls, Table Tennis, Line dancing, Live music, Cinema club

Latest Income: £220,331
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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'signals' Essex Media Centre LTD

Arts

Signals provides the opportunity for everyone to participate in media production. Through courses, exhibition, and projects. This work encourages participation & understanding & develops technical & personal skills.

Latest Income: £190,588
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Toads Theatre Company

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group

During year ending 30/06/25 TOADS performed 8 productions (0ne of 12 perfomances, others 7 ) with 1 night for local charities. Youth Group provided a production of 2 nights. 2 months were dark for essential maintenance. A variety of 1 night professional acts appeared during the season. A regular afternoon social club, monthly cinema club and themed social evenings are also available.

Latest Income: £178,391
Areas of Operation: Torbay
Status: Registered
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The Conquest Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

The Conquest Theatre Trust presents theatrical activities to North Herefordshire and the surrounding area by: owning and operating a theatre, producing amateur plays, engaging professional productions and showing films. It also has a thriving youth section. It is notable in having no employees: actors, musicians, backstage, front of house and management staff are all volunteers.

Latest Income: £177,849
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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King Edward Hall

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfare

In accordance with the original objectives of the 1911 trust deed, the King Edward Hall (the village hall) provides facilities for a large number of local organisations and societies for meetings, talks, social events and exhibitions, and for private hirers for social occasions. The management committee also organises fund-raising events eg the annual village run & village day & cinema shows. The

Latest Income: £148,604
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Powerhouse Christ Church

Arts, Religion

a) The advancement of the Christian Faith b) To produce, purchase, sell, publish and distribute the Scriptures, Christian literature, audio and visual aids, films and any other materials of a religious naturec) To establish, assist and support Charitable Organisations and activities for the promotion of Christian Missionary, educational and Evangelical work.

Latest Income: £143,872
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

THE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN

Latest Income: £138,659
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Shire Hall Trust

Arts, Facilities, Housing, Leisure

HOWDEN SHIRE HALL TRUST.Providing a Hall for the people of Howden and the surrounding areas. Recognised as the Hub of Howdenshire and ERYC Tourist Information Point. A place for leisure, entertainment and activities for all generations. Activities include classes, live events, cinema and home to the local weekly Howden Market and Community Cafe.

Latest Income: £116,866
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Beverley War Memorial Hall

Arts, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

The trust provides a community building for arts, leisure, recreational and educational use. We offer a film night and now have excellent bar facilities. We offer meeting rooms, a stage, a large dance floor. The hall is available for wedding receptions, parties, conferences as well as educational use, to the whole community.

Latest Income: £96,920
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited

Arts

The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Ltd has been dedicated to using the power of the moving image for education and learning since it was founded in 1966 (as the Norfolk and Norwich Film Theatre Ltd). Our core aims are to develop cultural participation and learning irrespective of age or ability and ensure that film culture and heritage can be accessed by everyone.

Latest Income: £93,650
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Boddington Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

The main activity is hiring out the facilities for sports, recreation & wellbeing activities for all ages and abilities and holding fundraising & community events such as fireworks, film club, seniors Christmas lunch and the Friday cafe. Monies raised are used for running and improving the hall to ensure its maintenance, short and long term, for the benefit of the Boddingtons & surrounding areas

Latest Income: £87,482
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Claypole Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING CINEMA CLUB, FAMILY FUN DAYS, RAISING FUNDS FOR HALL UPKEEP. PRIVATE HIRE OF HALL FOR WEDDINGS & PARTIES ETC, BROWNIES & GUIDES, FITNESS CLASSES

Latest Income: £78,792
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many film arts charities are there in the UK?

There are 194 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 (£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 film arts charities?

Film 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 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 £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.