Arts Charities That specialise in Film
Discover 246 Arts charities that specialise in film. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Conquest Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe 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.
Toads Theatre Company
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupDuring 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.
The Cinema Museum
Arts, HeritageThe 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.
Woodchester Mansion Trust Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS supportOpen 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.
Sudden Productions
Arts, Beneficiary groupCommunity work, stage plays, short films and other educational projects with young people.
Oxford Film And Video Makers Limited
ArtsOur vision: to see an inclusive, creative landscape in Oxfordshire, that reflects and celebrates diverse voices, and is a catalyst for social change.Our mission: to ignite creativity through accessible programmes, workshops, events and socially impactful activities, ensuring that the benefits of creativity reach all communities, particularly the most vulnerable in society.
Powerhouse Christ Church
Arts, Religiona) 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.
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust
Arts, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchPlease see attached report. Main activities remain: Safeguarding Farnborough's unique aviation heritage. Displaying and archiving a world-class artifact, photo, film, report collection. Conserving historic buildings and large aviation exhibits. Running a museum. Providing facilities and inspiration for future generations.
The Shire Hall Trust
Arts, Facilities, Housing, LeisureHOWDEN 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.
Africa 95
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo advance the education of the public whether in the United Kingdom or overseas in all matters relating to the African arts in all their forms, including but not limited to theatre, dance, music, cinema, architecture, literature and the visual arts. The charity raises funds and administers the Caine Prize for African writing.
King Edward Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareIn 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
Beverley War Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited
ArtsThe 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.
Staffordshire Reels On Wheels
Arts, Beneficiary groupPresenting mainstream family films to audiences that would otherwise be unable to see them because of geographical and commercial constraints.The presentation of educational films to minority and specialist groups.
The Boddington Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe 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
Mere Lecture Hall Trust
Arts, Associations, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of 3 Halls, stage, committee room, kitchen and toilets for the advantage of the people of Mere, in Wiltshire, and to promote spiritual, intellectual and social activities, i.e. Plays, films, sporting, medical and social activities, lectures and public meetings. Annual grants are also offered to organisations and local charities within 8 mile radius of Mere.
Claypole Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureCOMMUNITY 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
Cross Hands Hall, Cinema And Community Centre
Arts, FacilitiesTo provide and operate a community centre where films, live stage shows and other group activities can be held for the purpose of promoting an enhancing greater awareness of community spirit and participation in community events.
Railworld
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareRailworld operates as a visitor attraction - Our aim to Entertain and Educate about Sustainable Transport,Co2 Emissions.Volunteers of all ages and creeds have built Model and Garden Railways, and the habitat creative Wildlife Haven - Helping to emphasise the important links between Our Man-Made World and Our Natural World. Our Education Centre shows informative, entertaining films.
Friends Of The Hailey Day Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareThe Trust provides a wide and diverse range of activities for older people in Sawbridgeworth. Activities include quizzes, outings, keep fit, cooked lunches, cinema experience, chiropody, hearing aid support, art, I.T. training, whist, bingo, musical afternoons, poetry goup and the opportunity for social interaction aimed at avoiding isolation and depression among older people.
Trust Property Held In Connection With West Lane Baptist Chapel
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareWest Lane Baptist Church provides an area for regular worship, and an active Sunday School. Additional activities the Church supports are monthly Drop- ins,Youth Group,Film Cafes. The church is open to the church family and the local community for a variety of regular events: Operatic Society,Bronte Society meetings and events,Parish Council meetings,exercise classes, Film Club and social events.
Girsby And Over Dinsdale Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureHolding activities for the local community, dances,quizes,the WI, talks, film shows etc and the hall is used a number of evenings for badminton. The hall is also hired for private functions i.e. birthday parties, weddings, cubs etc. We fund raise to keep the hall in good state of repair by doing jumble sales, race nights, dances etc.
Holly Lodge Community Centre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureSocial and educational activities for all ages. Computer suite. Hall for hire for private and community groups and classes such as Pilates for cancer recoverers, judo, yoga, telescope making, zumba, children's art class. Luncheon club on Mondays - no age restrictions. Film club.
The Institute Of Amateur Cinematographers Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesOur annual showcase event British International Film Festival (BIAFF) will be held in May 2023 and takes place in Birmingham. Film & Video Maker magazine is proudly published bi-monthly. Our website continues to help promote and support amateur film making activities. We allocate grants to promote these objectives. For more information, please visit www.theiac.org.uk.
East Meon Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureUse of hall for village activities, including PCC meetings, mother & toddler, nursery & pre-school, pilates, yoga, karate, flower show, history club, cafe, parties, dog shows, weddings, film shows and country fair.
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.