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Arts Charities That specialise in Film

Discover 793 Arts charities that specialise in film. Use the search below to filter within these results.

793
Charities
£11,057,005,118
Total Income
£406,418
Avg Income
92.2%
Program Ratio

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

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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Zebra Access CIO

Arts, Health

Develop opportunities for Deaf people by providing support, education, advice and access to training, technology, services, facilities and workshops to improve their life skills, health choices, activities and careersSupport and develop strong Deaf community ethos and advocating wider social cohesionEducate and inform Deaf people of their basic human rightsLead/manage Film and Arts festivals

Latest Income: £232,481
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sulgrave Club Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage

The charity occupies premises located at 287 Goldhawk Road, which consist of a double fronted Georgian house converted into an activity centre for young people incorporating an art studio, cinema, lounge, meeting room and kitchen for healthy eating classes. To the rear of the house is a adjoining two storey building with a upstairs gym and ground floor games room.

Latest Income: £231,091
Areas of Operation: Hammersmith And Fulham
Status: Registered
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Moviola Limited

Arts, Economic and community development

Improving access to cinema for those in rural areas by means of film shows and associated educational activities.

Latest Income: £229,719
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Mcnicol Ballet Collective

Arts

Our objective is to advance the education of people in the arts for public benefit in particular the art of ballet. We achieve this primarily but not exclusively through the provision of nurturing talent to create ambitious new ballets, innovative dance films and by fostering special collaborative projects.

Latest Income: £228,832
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Cambridge Film Trust

Arts

The Cambridge Film Trust fosters film culture and education in Cambridge and the Eastern region but also throughout the UK. We deliver a portfolio of screenings, special events and tailor-made projects enabling people to be moved by, learn about and interact with film. The highlight of our programme is the Cambridge Film Festival, one of the most innovative events of its kind in the country.

Latest Income: £223,477
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
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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Impermanence Dance Theatre

Arts

For the public benefit to promote the arts, particularly but not exclusively, the arts of dance and contemporary music by the development and production of live performances, films, digital media, and related workshops and classes.

Latest Income: £219,092
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Abandon Normal Devices

Arts

Film happenings, exhibitions, performances, online projects, residencies, public realm interventions and a roaming biennial festival.

Latest Income: £218,920
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Blackbird Red Rose Productions

Arts

To create, perform and educate in an original style of dance theatre that engages and communicates with a wide audience - rooted in a crafted and original choreographic language and incorporating other art forms and practices including music, design, theatre, film and new media.

Latest Income: £211,872
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ilkley Players Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group

Presentation of live amateur theatre and other arts activities at Ilkley Playhouse within the local community of Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The Playhouse also hosts community arts events such as the Ilkley Film Society and Ilkley Literature Festival.Drama classes for young people, from 8 to 17 year olds are held on Saturday mornings from September to July.

Latest Income: £204,327
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Shallal

Arts

Promote, maintain, improve and advance education and to preserve and protect health particularly by providing access to and involvement in the performing arts including the arts of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, film, costume, photography, sculpture, writing and theatre technical skills by a wide range of the community, especially those who need a supportive environment.

Latest Income: £203,261
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The David Lean Foundation

Arts, Education

The Charity's activities to achieve its objects include making awards (1) to other charities whose aims include similar aims (2) for Film student scholarships

Latest Income: £201,858
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Iris Prize Outreach Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Society

Training and education in film production and the promotion of equality and diversity specifically by working to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation by supporting film productions made by winners of the Iris Prize, Cardiff's international lesbian and gay short film prize.

Latest Income: £194,371
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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'spectrum Wasp'

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We offer a comprehensive schedule of structured events and activities, including residential breaks, cinema outings, arts and craft sessions, family day trips, music therapy sessions, wall climbing, biking, cooking, swimming, trampolining etc. This helps to develop confidence, coordination, interaction, life and learning skills for Children/Young People on the Autistic Spectrum.

Latest Income: £194,017
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Hailsham Pavilion Limited

Arts

Cinema

Latest Income: £193,120
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Rex Cinema Wareham

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

To increase knowledge of and interest in film by offering a mixed programme of both commercial and non commercial film, including arthouse, foreign and classics, in the Purbeck area including local rural communities. To encourage development of skills in film making by running workshops for young people and by offering screening opportunities for young film makers.

Latest Income: £192,637
Areas of Operation: Dorset
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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The Old Bank, Camelford

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health

A community centre based in Camelford, North Cornwall. We provide meeting space for community activities including a youth cafe, a walking club. a film club, photographic society, art classes, book club, games evenings and a range of healthy living activities. We also run a community larder.

Latest Income: £188,992
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
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: £188,911
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Saltford Community Association

Arts, Associations, Education, Facilities, Leisure

This charity runs a village hall and a number of its associated activities, as well as letting out its premises to other interest groups. It facilitates community participation by also running a village festival every other year, and has some sectional organisations, panto, choir, drama, short mat bowls, and a small musical production group, as well as computer classes and a community cinema.

Latest Income: £183,313
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Arch-Way Project

Arts, Health, Leisure, Social welfare

Using music, art, exercise and beauty/holistic therapies as a vehicle to engage with adults living with mental health issues and those who are isolated and/or lonely in the community. We provide: music lessons, group singing, art and creative writing groups, film club, holistic beauty, Thai Chi and Pilates classes as well as a live music event aimed at those living with or at risk from dementia

Latest Income: £182,933
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Code 7 LTD

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

Code 7 provides Performing Arts Mentoring, Education and Training for underprivileged young people in South London and the surrounding boroughs. We specialise in providing activities in Music Composition, Drama and Film Production as well as key skills, such as English and Maths.This is supported with a Mentoring Service which helps with the young people's social issues.

Latest Income: £179,464
Areas of Operation: London
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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Valley Community Theatre

Arts, Beneficiary group

Arts facilities operator and provider of theatre, dance, music, art and film opportunities for young people and the community in Liverpool.

Latest Income: £174,724
Areas of Operation: Knowsley
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many film arts charities are there in the UK?

There are 793 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 £11.1bn 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 92.2%. 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 £406k. 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.