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
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Norristhorpe Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareThe activities that we cover during each session with the children are : Role Play, mark making,computers,construction,small world, book area, messy area (ie. painting, sand,water,play dough). Everything to meet the ofsted requirements.
Chinese Church Support Ministries
Arts, Religion, Social care, Social welfareWe continue to fulfill our mandate to provide Christian teaching books for China and to provide support for the poor and needy. We have again printed and distributed one million books and have continued to work in the orphanage and amongst the poor and needy
Mercury Musical Developments
ArtsDevelops the craft of composers, lyricists & book writers in musical theatre. MMD nurtures & showcases new talent.
Barrow Pre-School Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesThroughout the year all the children in the group have participated in activities which include painting, role play, small world, fine and gross motor skill activities, mask making, malleable substances, construction, books, sensory equipment, sand water and computer work. Also walks around the village and parks a few outings and a children's entertainer at the Christmas party
Middle East Reformed Fellowship (england)
Arts, ReligionTo support Christian work in the lands of the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, through funding national church leaders, training, literature and practical aid.
Muhammadi Trust Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Arts, SocietyPublications,Seminars,Scholarly forums,Interfaith dialogue,Discussionsand Annual Commemorative gatherings
The Neonatal Nurses Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, ProfessionsA NATIONAL ORGANISATION WHOSE MEMBERS CONSIST OF PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN NEONATAL CARE.WE AIM TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND AN ADVOCATE FOR NEONATES AND THEIR FAMILIES BOTH PROFESSIONALLY AND IN THE POLITICAL ARENA.WE PUBLISH A PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL 6 TIMES A YEAR AND ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO NETWORK WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES THROUGH AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
The Embroiderers' Guild
Arts, HeritageThe Embroiderers Guild is a national educational charity with around 1500 members and a network of just over 100 affiliated independent stitch groups. It has a museum with a unique global collection and offers a programme of exhibitions, events, workshops and lectures. It also has a specialist library and publishes Embroidery the successful textile art magazine.
Triratna Buddhist Community(brighton)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social careCourses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.
Triratna Buddhist Community (west London)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, ReligionEncouraging and providing facilities for practice and teaching of Buddhism and meditation, yoga and other bodywork. Offering retreats. School visits. Teaching meditation in local colleges and other institutions. Providing financial and other support for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order & other duly ordained Buddhists. Facilities for healing therapies. Bookshop. Library.
Go Teach Publications Limited
Arts, EducationPublication of weekly biblical teaching materials (including visual aids and pupils papers) for use in Sunday Schools and midweek activities. Other visual aids and holiday Bible club materials also produced. Teachers training days arranged on request.
Castle Park Trust
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe use of Castle Park Building for Council Offices, the advancement of education, a museum, art gallery or public library. Also the provision of a historic public park for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area.
The Friends Of The National Railway Museum
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritagePublish & distribute quarterly magazine. Arrange evening lectures. Introduce volunteers to the NRM. Publish books on railway topics. Promote the NRM's activities.
The Herpes Viruses Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportPatient-run: website, booklets, a helpline run by trained volunteers who can answer medical questions and counsel people with any psychological worries. For subscribers: quarterly journals, leaflets on all aspects of the virus, meetings, seminars.Re shingles and neurogenic pain, we supply a 17-page information pack. This pain is especially severe in the elderly and is difficult to treat.
The Memorial Of The Second Air Division United States Army Air Force
Armed forces, ArtsMaintenance of the Memorial Library at the Forum Norwich and the wing collections at various Libraries in Norfolk
The Merchant's House (marlborough) Trust
Arts, HeritageThe preservation of architectural and constructional heritage buildings, and education by the exhibition of buildings, objects, books and documents.
Hartlepool Vision Support
Arts, Health, Housing, Social careServices offered include home visiting service,cookery/handicraft/social and computer skills sessions, hold a monthly book club. We have a resource centre with specialist equipment. Produce a newsletter and a talking newspaper. We provide information to access benefits/allowances/health care services and assistance with paperwork. People can self-refer or use our drop-in/telephone enquiry service.
Liverpool Medical Institution
Arts, Health, Leisure, ResearchThe Institution was established for the cultivation of knowledge in medicine, surgery and the collateral branches of science, together with the maintenance of a library.The Institution was established as an association in 1770 and incorporated under a Royal Charter dated 23 June 1964.The principle activities are the library, lectures and meetings for members and conference activity.
Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research
Arts, HealthThe Society's aims are to provide an international forum to encourage the exchange of ideas and to disseminate research findings in the fields of music education and music psychology. The Society publishes three journals with Sage, has a book series with Routledge and an extensive international awards programme that provides support for small scale projects, travel and conference attendance.
Gerald Finzi Trust
Arts, EducationThe financing of: public performances of musical works (including operas and concerts); the copying or publication of music; the publication of books on music. The making of grants: to music festivals; to musicians and students of music to further their musical education. The founding of scholarships and prizes. The commissioning of new musical works and artworks related to music.
Cyngor Ysgolion Sul Ac Addysg Gristnogol Cymru
Arts, EducationThe object of the charity is to further Christian education in Wales through the promotion of Sunday schools and the supply of complementary religious books. Promotion of Sunday schools includes commissioning and publication of new workbooks for Sunday school use, as well as arranging and promoting activities from time to time.
Gotham Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureFor the well being of local residents.This includes sporting facilities ie cricket, football, outdoor bowls, tennis and netballThe Memorial Hall supports all activities such as Doctors Surgery, library facilities, Women's Institute, Line Dancing, Coffee club, British Legion meetings, History Society, tea dancing, Astronomical Society, Pilates and other group exercise classes, mother/baby group
Barns Green Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, HousingActivities loosely follow the themes: our home & garden, our village & town, our environment & animals, our country, the world & space, holiday activities, the seaside, the seasons, night & day, relevant book topics, shopping, festivals, different communities, transport methods, music, physical education and body awareness, social skills and preparing for school and general safetly.
The Littman Library Of Jewish Civilisation
Arts, ReligionTo publishing books within the field of Jewish studies, to prepare and manufacture these books to the highest editorial and production standards and to market them as effectively as possible throughout the world. All the books published are scholarly works which explain and perpetuate the Jewish heritage.
Keren Hatorah
Arts, ReligionThe charity publishes books & papers on Jewish studies and items of Jewish interest.
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.