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 Protestant Alliance
Arts, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareMaintaining against all encroachment the Scriptural Doctrines of the Reformation and principles of religious liberty. Advancing the Christian religion and where possible relieving poverty among persecuted Protestants. Producing a bi-monthly magazine. Holding Protestant Martyr Commemoration Meetings, having a presence at County and Agricultural shows, and maintaining a preaching ministry.
The British Entomological And Natural History Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchOur charity holds meetings at its rooms for the reading of original papers, discussions and lectures, it holds an annual exhibition, field meetings and workshops. It publishes a journal and entomological text books. It makes available a library and collections of entomological specimens. These activities have the object of promoting, advancing and diffusing research in biological science.
Kannada Balaga UK
ArtsPromote, facilitate, organise, participate in cultural, educational & other charitable activities for the benefit of Kannadigas resident in the UK and/or in India. Revitalise & revive the traditions of Karnataka among its members, the future generation & the local community who are interested in Indian culture. Educate them in Kannada Language, Literature, Art, Culture, Tradition & Music.
The Waterloo Association
Arts, Associations, Charitable activitiesPromote interest and research into the Peninsular Wars and The Waterloo Campaign. Support Waterloo 200.Support an annual conference and relevant visit.Hold AGM (spring) and autumn meetings. At each meeting there is a relevant public lecture.Publish 3 journals/year containing original articles.
Oxfordshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageA- To promote and advance the study of family history and genealogy with particular reference to the county of Oxfordshire. B- To locate, preserve, publish where applicable and make available relevant documents and archival material. C- Hold regular meetings, produce three journals per year and attend other societies and organisations fairs.
Dore Village Society
Arts, Childcare, LeisureThe Society is the designated Neighbourhood Forum for the Dore Area, with responsibility for preparing a Neighbourhood Plan for Dore. The Society also aims to foster the protection and enhancement of the local environment, amenities and facilities within Dore, to encourage a spirit of community and to record its historic development.
The Royal Fine Art Commission Trust
Arts, EducationThe Trust promotes knowledge, understanding and appreciation of all matters of artistic, architectural, historic or aesthetic interest by inter alia promoting visual education in schools; organising an annual award; organising lectures and seminars; publishing books and occasional papers; and instituting research and disseminating the results of it.
Turton Tower
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureUse of Turton Tower for any or all of the following purposes:museum, library, reading room, meeting room or offices for the work of the Trustees, or a public park or recreation grounds, or such other public purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time determine
Christian Science Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchWe welcome visitors,by appointment, to utilise resources in the library and provide help with travel costs.The Bookmark UK is now incorporated into the foundation and provides, on request, copies of material in the library free of charge.We give grants to other Christian Scientists whose work is furthering the objects of our trust.Library cataloguing and archiving is work in progress.
Eastbourne Music And Arts Festival Trust
ArtsThe maintenance, improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding, improvement and appreciation of music, dancing, elocution, literature and acting, particularly by the holding of music and arts festivals in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Notton Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureAs the trust deed states:-for the purposes of physical and mental training and recreational and social,moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms library lectures classes recreations or entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the said Parish of Notton and its immediate vicinity .
Hayes Press
ArtsThe advancement of the Christian faith by the publication and dissemination of Christian literature in any medium, and in particular but without limitation literature connected with churches of God.
Creation Science Movement
Arts, Education, Facilities, ResearchThe Creation Science Movement exists to promote the biblical doctrine of Creation and to discuss the ethical and scientific implications of the scriptural account of Creation. We do this via mailings of a journal, pamphlets and books; through lectures and debates in public spaces, colleges and the like. The online space is international and our online presence is increasing.
The Textile Society For The Study Of The History, Art And Design Of Textiles
Arts, Education, Heritageeducation through seminars,lectures,visits,meetings.exchange of information,publications.annual textile fair.financial support through awards and bursaries
The Verwer/hession Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo advance the Christian religion. To provide grants for the production, publishing and distribution of books and other media written by Roy Hession and George Verwer.
Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts
Arts, Education, Social welfare1)Awards scholarships, grants or maintenance allowances tenable at any education provider approved by the Trustees.2)Provides financial assistance,outfits,clothing,tools,instruments or books enabling persons to enter into a profession trade or calling.3)Awards scholarships / maintenance allowances to enable travel to pursue education.
One World Group Oxted
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, HealthAIDS EDUCATION, BOOKS, SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS, HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, AGRICULTURE PROJECTS, WELLS,SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
Central Bible Hammond Trust Limited
Arts, ReligionPrinting, publishing and selling books, periodicals, calendars and other publications designed to propagate the Protestant and Evangelical tenets of the Christian faith which are in line with the interpretation put forward by such early writers of the 'Brethren' movement as J.N.Darby and W.Kelly.
The Federation Of Children's Book Groups
Arts, Beneficiary groupBringing children and books together throughout the UK
Stoke Fleming Village Hall
Arts, FacilitiesProviding a first class hall for local clubs and groups - the village library is also sited in the hall
Reformation Today
Arts, ReligionThe Trust promotes the Christian faith as described by the London Confession of Faith (1689). It does this by means of publishing its magazine "Reformation Today", organising the Carey Conference for those in Christian leadership and ministry, book publishing and ministry in the two-thirds world through its provision of literature and support of conference ministry.
The Bangladesh Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HousingWelfare Rights Advice, Hostel Accommodation, Community Education, ICT Project,Multilingual Medical Advice, Women Affairs, Elderly Project, Cultural Activities, Library & Information Services, Community Development/Liaison.
Chew's Foundation At Dunstable
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide grants and financial assistance for educational purposes to young people, within the Dunstable area, whose parents are in sympathy with the aims of the Church of England and other Christian churches. It is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Chews House and the Old Library (now The Little Theatre).
The Society For Theatre Research
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe society serves those interested in the history and technique of British Theatre by arranging public lectures, by publishing books and a thrice-yearly journal ('Theatre Notebook') and by awarding research grants to individuals and institutions. It awards an annual theatre book prize and stages the Poel Event, an annual workshop promoting good stage speech, most recently at the National Theatre.
The Northern Ceramic Society
ArtsThe Society holds regular lecture meetings, residential seminars, and organises a summer visit to reserve &/or private collections not normally open to the public. It also publishes Newsletters, a Journal (usually annually), and other additional occasional publications when appropriate material becomes available.
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.