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 Congregation Of Yahweh
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionHosting Feasts of CongregationCo-ordination and support of churches in our groupTraining of Christian ministers, worship leaders, singers, musicians, youth workersInitiating events in various localities; spiritual, social and evangelisticFacilitating the learning of instruments by young peoplePromotion of teaching through in churches, on the web and in printSupport overseas churches
Saint Sarkis Charity Trust
Arts, Crime and Justice, ReligionPrincipal objectives: support of the Armenian Church of Saint Sarkis in London and the Gulbenkian Library at the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem; other charities concerned with the Armenian Community in the UK and abroad. A few grants are also made to registered charities concerned with the welfare of prisoners in the UK, but the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals for this priority.
Laboratory Animals Limited
Arts, EducationPublication of Peer review journal and granting of bursaries for animal welfare
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.
Shree Sorathia Prajapati Community UK
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe main activities of the charity are the advancement of the Hindu religion, education in hindu traditions, history, language, literature and music. A wide range of events including a number of hindu and other auspicious religious celebrations continue to be carried out throughout the year at various branches.
Bag Books
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo enhance the lives of children and adults with learning disabilities through the use of multi-sensory books
Jamia Al-Hafsah (islamic Educational And Cultural Trust)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyTHE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TENETS AND DOCTRINES OF ISLAM BY THE PROVISION OF MOSQUES, THE PUBLICATION OF ISLAMIC LITERATURE AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY PROVISION OF CLASSES IN ENGLISH, ARABIC, URDU, SOMALI, PASHTO AND OTHER LANGUAGES. MOREOVER, ENCOURAGING INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE AND PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH LOCALLY.
The Royal Society Of Literature Of The United Kingdom
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Royal Society of Literature celebrates and nurtures all that is best in British literature, past and present. We are the UK's charity for the advancement of literature. We act as a voice for the value of literature, engage people in literature, and honour and encourage writers. Activities include public events, awards and prizes, campaigns and young people's outreach.
The Book Aid Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.
The William Price Charitable Trust
Arts, Education, Social welfareTo help with the education of those under 25, who reside in the benefit area and are in financial need, by assistance with fees, travel, outfits, clothing, books etc. Also providing schools in the area with educational benefits. Other organisations are not eligible. For persons to be eligible they must live within the Fareham, Hampshire, town parishes (not the larger Borough of Fareham).
Society For The Promotion Of Hellenic Studies
Arts, HeritageThe Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies was founded in 1879 to advance the study of Greek language, literature, history, art and archaeology in the Ancient, Byzantine and Modern periods. The Society maintains a world class research library and publishes internationally acclaimed journals in the field.
The Protestant Truth Society (inc)
ArtsThe operation of a Christian Bookshop displaying Bible-based literature. Employing Wickliffe Preachers to proclaim Biblical teaching. The circulation of a bi-monthly magazine and publication of books and leaflets. The operation of a Protestant website promoting Bible truth. Keeping our supporters informed and up to date on issues especially the threat to free speech and our nation's constitution.
Royal Commonwealth Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThrough youth empowerment, education and high-level advocacy, the RCS champions the importance of literacy, equality and inclusion, the environment and connected communities in the Commonwealth. Non-partisan and independent, we convene and connect Commonwealth political and diplomatic representatives, as well as industry, civil society, academic and business leaders, on a wide range of issues.
Bloomfield Learning Centre For Children Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Bloomfield Learning Centre is an assessment and teaching unit for children and young adults with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. We work primarily with children from poor socio-economic backgrounds whose families are unable to pay for specialist literacy teaching.
Torah And Chesed (bh) Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe provision of a social and cultural center that provides social events, prayer meetings, library, lecture hall and children's activities.
Tofs
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchDisseminating information to our membership via leaflets, our TOF Book, periodic newsletters, social media and website. Running conferences and other gatherings where patients and their families can learn about the condition, its causes, treatment and ongoing management. Provision of pastoral support. Liaising and collaborating, where appropriate, with medical professionals and researchers.
Oxford Economic Papers Association
ArtsTo promote the study of economics; to promote research in economics and publish the useful results thereof; and in particular to edit and arrange publication of the learned journal Oxford Economic Papers
Oxford Literary And Debating Union Charitable Trust
Arts, EducationThe Advancement of Education with the University of Oxford by the provision of debates and the maintenance of Library and Reading Room facilities
The Sikh Missionary Society (uk)
Arts, ReligionTHE AIM OF THE SOCIETY BE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SIKH FAITH, TRADITION & CULTURE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM & ABROAD BY MEETING THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES 1, TO PROVIDE, PROCURE DISTRIBUTE BOOKS & OTHER MATERIAL, INCLUDING MULTIMEDIA, IN ENGLISH, PUNJABI & OTHER LANGUAGES TO ENLIGHTEN THE PEOPLE ABOUT THE SIKH FAITH 2, TO ARRANGE LECTURES SEMINARS, CONFERENCES & GURMAT CAMPS & CELEBRATIONS.
Brain Tumour Research Campaign
Arts, Charitable activities, Health, ResearchTO PROMOTE NEUROLOGICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND PUBLISH THE RESULTS THEREOF TO THE PUBLIC BYSEMINARS, PRESS ARTICLES AND MEDICAL JOURNALS.
Islamic Presentation Centre International Limited
Arts, ReligionTo promote true and balanced non-sectarian teachings of Islam to eradicate extremism and violence. To promote inclusive and cohesive society where ignorance is replaced by understanding and mutual respect. This is primarily achieved by organising lectures, conferences, production and distribution of high quality scholarly publications. UKs first permanent Islamic exhibition inaugurated in Oct '03.
The Birmingham And Midland Institute
Arts, ResearchThe Institute provides or facilitates lectures, courses and classes in art, music, science and literature. A library of over 100,000 volumes is also available for the use of members.
Medical Council On Alcohol
Arts, HealthWe are predominately involved with the production of educational literature regarding the affects of alcohol in health for medical students.The charity is also involved with assisting medical colleagues with alcohol related problems as well as responding to a large number of enquiries from the media and from patients and relatives about alcohol and its affects.
Williams Syndrome Foundation Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Williams Syndrome Foundation, founded in 1980, is run for parents by parents with the aim of providing information and support to for people with WS, and those who love, care for and educate them. We fund research into WS to inform and update our guidelines, webinars and publications. We provide opportunities for families to meet and share peer support, online and in person, across the UK.
Sindh Doctors Association (uk)
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Research1.Voluntary work for the relief of human suffering and human illness by offering free medical/ financial help to in Sindh.2. To promote and facilitate medical education, research, publications at Sindh.4. To encourage primary education in rural areas by offering financial donations.5. To cooperate, federate and encourage Sindhi Doctors promote the honourable cause of this association.
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.