Arts Charities That specialise in Literature
Discover 1,562 Arts charities that specialise in literature. 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 Geologists' Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ResearchTo promote the study of geology, and advance earth science, by lectures, publications, field meetings, a website and a library of books, journals, maps and photos, and educating the public, including young people, about geology. Grants are made to other bodies, such as museums and field centres, and from 2009 to individuals, in support of the study of geology.
Word Of Life
ArtsWord of Life is a small media-based Christian charity, based in the UK. We seek to make the message of the Christian Scriptures accessible to those from non-Christian backgrounds. We produce culturally sensitive courses, books, articles and other materials, in English and a wide range of relevant languages, sold to users throughout the world.
The Lucis Trust
Arts, Education, ResearchTo advance education and learning in general, in particular, in the fields of comparative religion and philosophy.To promote the advancement of religion on a non-sectarian basis.To relieve human suffering and promote mental and moral improvement in the human race.World-wide support of the Arcane School, Triangles and World Goodwill also the books of Alice Bailey through its trading company.
British Mycological Society
ArtsThe Society's objects are to promote mycology in all its aspects by supporting scientificresearch, conservation issues, publications, meetings, workshops, education and related activities
The Markazi Jamiat Ahl-E-Hadith Great Britain
Arts, ReligionThe charity acts as an umberella body for it's affiliated organisations. The charity also publishes a monthly magazine and runs the Islamic Judiciary Board.
The Association Of Guilds Of Weavers, Spinners And Dyers
Arts, EducationThe Main activites of the Association, in support of its aims, are the running of Summer Schools, Exhibitions, other training events, the production of a quarterly Journal and the dissemination of information and resources to its affiliated Guilds.
The National Association For Gifted Children
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesA national Information and Advice Service including Helpline, Assessment service, Fact Sheets and various regular publications for children with high learning potential and their parents. Training, workshops and events for children and young people; parents and carers and professionals. A network of branches and Explorer Clubs throughout England, Wales and N Ireland.
Ramgarhia Sikh Association, Woolwich
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionTo advance the sikh religion amongst the Sikh Ramgarhia community in Woolwich area and wider community as a whole. Furthermore to:-Provide a meeting place for the members of the community, sikh education facilities, to perform Marriage services, create a religious atmosphere and infuse spirit of service, fraternity, brotherhood amongst members, establish Library, sports and youth activities.
The Certified Accountants Educational Trust
ArtsThe charity's principal objects include the advancement of education in accountancy, financial management and related subjects as well as the support of individuals studying such subjects. It provides CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to members of ACCA and members of the public. It also provides a magazine Student Accountant, technical publications and promotes accounting research.
Institute Of Cast Metals Engineers
ArtsTechnical support and information; use of library; registration with Engineering Council for Internationally recognised professional grades.
Eastbourne Blind Society
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareAdvice/support for visually impaired people in Eastbourne and environs. Contract with ESCC. Close community working. Low Vision Support Worker encouraging confidence and independence. Home visiting. Wide range of social activities. Demonstration and sales of low vision aids and equipment. Vision awareness advice/training. Rehabilitation modules. Audio Books library. Volunteering opportunities.
Sexual And Reproductive Health Matters (srhm)
ArtsTo produce and distribute an international journal and other publications on sexual and reproductive health and rights. To hold seminars, conferences and workshops on these topics.
The British Blood Transfusion Society
Arts, ResearchProviding a forum for discussion and communication.Promoting education.Providing a continuing professional development scheme.Producing professional guidelines.Publishing a members' newsletter and scientific journal.Encouraging research and development.Fostering links with relevant external bodies.
The Palestine Exploration Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageLearned Society for the study of the archaeology, history, geography, natural history of the Levant.-Publish journal PEQ;-Publish Research volumes;-Hold regular free lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and courses at the premises and other venues-Give annual research grants;-hold research collections and literacy accessible to members-provide training for student volunteers
The Sudan Archaeological Research Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe Society seeks to promote interest in, and raise awareness of the archaeology, ethnography and heritage of Sudan and Egyptian Nubia. It organises a series of lectures and colloquia, publishes an annual journal, "Sudan and Nubia", together with scholarly monographs. The Society raises funds, some of which are disbursed as grants for archaeological survey and excavation projects.
Andrew Lee Jones Fund Limited
ArtsAmicus assists those accused of or sentenced for capital murder in the United States. It provides training and information for those in the UK that wish to assist in the representation of such individuals, and provides placements and grants for those wishing to travel to the US to carry out this work on a voluntary basis. A journal of death penalty law is also regularly published by Amicus.
Association Of Teachers Of Mathematics
Arts, ResearchATM supports teachers within education by providing CPD courses, publications, website resources and a bi-monthly journal to all it's members.
Foundation For Science And Technology
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe Foundation is a neutral body set up to facilitate debate on policy issues that have a science, engineering, technology or medical element. The Foundation publishes a journal and a website that communicates to the public the outcomes of the debates - see www.foundation.org.uk . The Foundation also provides guidance to learned and professional societies.
Women's Total Abstinence Educational Union Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthOur core work is to promote healthy lifestyles by raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol, drugs, smoking and gambling, through various methods: health information display boards; age appropriate literature; current information and news on our website, and social media platforms. Our health information display boards cover topics for all ages and are available free of charge across the UK.
Bfwg Charitable Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageAwards Main Foundation Grants to help women in the final year of a PhD.Awards Emergency Grants to graduate women on a post graduate course who then face an unforeseeable financial crisis.Awards Theodora Bosanquet bursaries are offered annually to women graduates whose research in History or English Literature requires a short residence in London.
Deaf Choices UK Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthDeaf Choices UK aspires to give deaf children improved access to: LANGUAGE by empowering their families to make fully informed choices. LITERACY, by supporting their educators to access information, training and resources. We provide knowledge information and training around the unique benefits, concepts and skills of using Cued Speech. Our offer supports deaf children and those with SEND.
Answers In Genesis Uk/europe
Arts, ResearchProviding speakers for meetings, seminars, training events and conferences.Distributing books, video and audio tapes, DVDs, CD-ROMs and leaflets.Distributing a quarterly Answers magazine of general interest to the average reader. Distributing the Answers Insider quarterly and prayer letters via email and ordinary mail.
Society For Nautical Research
Arts, HeritageThe Society's core activities are to support and publish research into maritime areas by means of inter alia producing The Mariner's Mirror; supporting conferences; making an award for the best book published on maritime history in the previous year, delivering an annual lecture; developing the Society's website and administering the Save The Victory Fund and the Macpherson Fund.
The International Churchill Society
ArtsWe promote the life and many achievements of Winston Churchill through educational programmes and competitions, via our quarterly journal, and by conferences, visits to Churchill related sites, and talks. There is a particular emphasis on reaching out to the younger generation by providing them with educational opportunities to learn more about the man.
Association Of Physicians Of Great Britain And Ireland
Arts, ResearchArranging an Annual Meeting at which the highest quality scientific research in medical practice is presented and discussed. To promote medical research within UK and Ireland. To promote medical research and education internationally. To produce jointly a scientific journal, the Quarterly Journal of Medicine.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many literature arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,562 registered literature arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the literature 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 literature arts charities?
Literature 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 literature arts charities?
Across all literature 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 literature arts charities?
Literature 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.