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.
Wigan And Leigh Pensioners Link Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, HousingInformation & advice on issues relevant to the older person. Alternative therapies, exercise & relaxation, coffee clubs, computer usage & training, outreach work. Deliver library books to elderly, isolated clients. Take elderly patients home from hospital and leave them in a safe environment.
The Bibliographical Society
Arts, HeritageThe Bibliographical Society promotes and encourages study and research in historical, analytical, descriptive and textual bibliography, the making and use of manuscripts, the history of printing, publishing and illustration, the history of bookbinding, the history of the book, as well as the history of libraries, provenance, readership, and book collecting.
J.l.o. (1984) Limited
ArtsThe objects of the Charity are to promote worldwide education in Laryngology Otology & Rhinology to improve treatment of patients suffering from diseases of the ear nose throat and neck by publishing The Journal of Laryngology and Otology: to disseminate educational material through its website: to give awards for the best research published in The Journal: to support trainees in ENT.
The Donkey Field Pre-School
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationDonkey Field pre-school is a pre school run for children aged 2 1/2 to school entry. Our fund-raising events include Summer and Christmas fairs, cake and book sales and sponsored activities. Children participate in varied activities inc painting, reading, drawing, planting flowers, play dough, role play and outside play to name just a few.
The Gospel Standard Trust
ArtsTo support Gospel Standard churches and charities with grants, loans and advice and for the publishing of Christian literature to promote the gospel throughout the world.
Yardley Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe giving of grants to students at secondary educational establishments for clothing, sport kit and books. Other grants for the furthering of vocational training and assisting apprentices. Grants to educational establishments for students 11 years and over
The Society Of The Faith (incorporated)
Arts, ReligionThe Society of The Faith carries out a range of charitable activities including providing meeting space and offices for other charities and church groups, holding an annual lecture, awarding grants for advanced theological study and church needlework and sponsoring books about the Christian faith.
Veritas Catholic Education, Welfare And Culture Foundation (commonly Known As Veritas Foundation)
Arts, Education, ReligionTo promote Polish culture and provide assistance to the Catholic Church in its pastoral work, especially for the Polish community in Britain through the printing and publication of books and periodicals, and through the provision of scholarships to students and researchers engaged in the field of spiritual and educational welfare of the Polish community in the UK.
The Beecroft Art Trust
Arts, HeritageThe promotion of the study of art, music and literature and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the provision and maintenance of the Beecroft Art Gallery at Southend-on-Sea in the County of Essex as a public art gallery and library.
The Author's Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Foundation gives grants to professional writers working on a book, in order to help cover research expenditure or to buy time
The Association For Language Learning
ArtsPromotes and supports learning and teaching of natural languages and the development of UK languages education. The Association's members are language teachers and language education professionals in all sectors. The Association produces publications, organises in-service training for teachers and events for language learners; and is also involved in educational projects.
The Society For Educational Studies
Arts, EducationTo discuss and promote study and research in education by: . Ensuring the quality and status of research and scholarship in educational studies. . Encouraging debate and discussion. . Acting as a public voice for educational studies. . Recognising disctintion by the award of grants, prizes and the status of fellow. . Sponsoring the British Journal of Educational Studies
Mind Association
Arts, Health, ResearchWe were founded in 1901. We exist to further philosophy by publishing the academic journal Mind and by funding philosophical events and research of the highest quality.Please note that we have NO CONNECTION WHATEVER with the mental health charity MIND, founded in 1946.
Old Possum's Practical Trust
ArtsThe Trust considers all worthwhile causes but Grants are more likely to be given for projects which fall within artistic, literacy, literary, musical and theatrical criteria. The Trust does not support personal training or education costs. Contact is via https://tseliot.com/foundation/old-possums-trust/
Henry George Foundation Of Great Britain
Arts, ResearchProvision of classes lectures and discussion groups on economics and the social sciences and the publication of "Land & Liberty" a magazine of analysis and comment on the core issues of economics.
International Glaciological Society
Arts, ResearchTo stimulate interest in and encourage research into the scientific and technical problems of snow and ice worldwide; to facilitate and increase the flow of glaciological ideas and information; to publish the Journal of Glaciology, Annals of Glaciology, the IGS newsletter ICE and other such publications as the Council from time to time determine; to sponsor lectures, field meetings and symposia.
Print Quarterly Publications
Arts, HeritageThe purpose of the charity is the advancement, promotion and encouragement of education and research in the field of art history and the contemporary arts, in particular in the medium of prints. The dissemination of the results of such research will primarily be achieved through the publication of the Print Quarterly magazine.
Dorset Rural Music School, Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationFor music lessons in all styles by qualified experienced teachers on all instruments, singing and music theory. All ages , abilities welcome. Instrument hire, music library, music shop, practice rooms available. Music appreciation classes are held at the school which is also the public examination centre for practical music exams.
Albanian Evangelical Mission
Arts, ReligionThe purpose of A.E.M. is to bring the Christian Gospel to the Albanian-speaking people, principally but not exclusively in the Balkans. To aid this purpose, we translate and publish selected Christian literature. We also make the work known among Christian churches and individuals in the UK, looking to them for prayerful and financial support.
Stanley Smith UK Horticultural Trust
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchThe advancement of research in any branch of horticulture and the publication of the results of such research; Assisting in the creation, development, preservation and maintenance of gardens accessible to the public; Promotion of the cultivation of plants which have horticultural value and new plants; and Assisting in the publication of books or other works related to the science of horticulture.
Child Evangelism Fellowship Of Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionCEF has workers serving in different capacities and volunteers assisting with teaching children The Gospel. Programmes include good news clubs, holiday bible clubs, 5 day clubs, children's rallies,and ministry to schools. CEF also has training programmes, organises prayer ministries and has a range of publications. Designated gifts are received for the support of workers and projects overseas.
The Sutton Old People's Welfare Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareTo combat loneliness and isolation and help older people keep active,We provide a drop-in centre offering hot meals and various activitiesinc. chair-based exercise, outings and transport for those less able. Wewelcome all volunteers including those with learning difficulties atour drop-in centre, we also recruit, coordinate volunteers for theMeals on wheels and housebound library service
International Academic Projects Limited
Arts, HeritagePromoting and disseminating knowledge, educating and exchanging research in the fields of archaeology, anthropology and conservation of cultural property via the media of taught courses and book publishing.
South Devon Herd Book Society
ArtsMaintaining the Herd Book of the South Devon Pedigree Breed.
The Grail Foundation Of Great Britain
Arts, Charitable activities, Religion- Establish Places of Worship according to the sense of the Grail Message.- Provide grants to maintain Places of Worship and support the dissemination of the Grail Message and associated literature in England and Scotland.
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.