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Arts Charities That specialise in Literature

Discover 1,562 Arts charities that specialise in literature. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,562
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Willoughby Memorial Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage

The Charity established and now maintains a library and art gallery which is open to the public. It promotes the study and education and a knowledge of literature, the arts and music in Lincolnshire by organising art exhibitions, an annual art competition, an annual poetry competition for schools and by giving grants and loans for study, education and knowledge to organisations and individuals.

Latest Income: £42,740
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Society For Italian Studies

Arts, Charitable activities, Education

The Society seeks to advance public education by furthering the study of Italy and Italian language and culture through its publications (the journal Italian Studies), conferences (a biennial residential conference, a smaller, themed event in alternate years, an annual postgraduate colloquium), research fund, student bursaries, and financial support for events organized by members of the Society.

Latest Income: £42,056
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Manarah Trust

Arts

Christian literature distribution

Latest Income: £41,806
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Eton Wick Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities

Part of the Ground Floor is leased free to the local authority providing the village with a library from April 2025. The remaining Ground Floor area is leased to a Children's Nursery . The First Floor comprises a large hall, smaller meeting room and kitchen. These rooms are hired by the local community for various meetings, groups, classes, family parties and community events.

Latest Income: £41,653
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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Lewisham Toy Library

Arts, Beneficiary group

The aim of the Toy Library, as set out in its constitution, is the education of children aged 0-8 within the London Borough of Lewisham by the provision of educational and stimulating toys and play equipment.

Latest Income: £41,456
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
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St. Mary's Church Of England Primary School

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

To provide a fund for children to pay in music tuition income, milk income, trip income, charity events income, school photograph income, book club income, and to pay out expenditure in accordance with user accounts.

Latest Income: £40,034
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Modern Church

Arts, Religion

Modern Church promotes liberal Christian theology, offering debate on religious issues, embracing the spirit of freedom & informed enquiry. It seeks to involve the Christian faith in an ongoing search for truth by interpreting traditional doctrine in the light of present day understanding. It encourages debate through its journal, newsletter and books, conferences, website and local groups.

Latest Income: £39,613
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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International Federation Of Hydrographic Societies

Arts, Research

IFHS promotes the science of surveying at sea and related sciences by providing a channel for the exchange of information between those engaged or interested in hydrography or related disciplines.The charity publishes regular journals and arranges seminars, conferences and other relevant events. It also operates and Education Fund to assist students and those at the outset of their careers.

Latest Income: £39,482
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Sovereign Grace Advent Testimony

Arts

The Sovereign Grace Advent Testimony by literature and meetings expounds the teaching of the Bible concerning the Doctrine of Salvation in Harmony with prophetic truth.

Latest Income: £38,226
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Christian Books, Dunstable

Arts

To promote the Christian faith mainly through the sale of literature and other related items within the community and support Christian churches with literature

Latest Income: £38,142
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Nottingham Gordon Memorial Trust For Boys And Girls

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

1. To promote education and assist persons under the age of 25 resident in Nottingham to pursue their education or training and may also provide grants for clothing, tools, instruments, or books and may include overseas travel to pursue education.2. To provide grants for persons under the age of 25 resident in Nottingham to relieve conditions of need, hardship or distress.

Latest Income: £38,057
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Construction History Society

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

The Society's object is to promote the study of construction history for the public benefit. The Society organizes seminars and meetings, sponsors publications, assists the identification and preservation of archives, artifacts and records, co-ordinates and disseminates information in respect of construction, raises funds by way of subscriptions, sale of publications and seminars and conferences

Latest Income: £38,053
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Helmshore Textile Museums

Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Carry out fundraising activities such as Spring and Christmas Fairs, Quiz Nights and Book Sales to support special purchases and projects for the Museum.Provide volunteer support for the Museums events.

Latest Income: £37,853
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Heshaim Or Theological College

Arts, Education

To encourage and promote the study of the holy law and scriptures, The publication of prayer books and other publication of religious nature.

Latest Income: £37,731
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Wakeman Trust

Arts

Publishing Christian literature

Latest Income: £36,974
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Chorley Christian Book Centre Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Health

We mainly work within the Chorley, Lancashire area and provide support to Churches and other organisations. We are a Christian charity and support the work of local hospices and other caring charities. We sell Christian literature, CDs, DVDs, cards, music, etc. including church and school supplies. We carry a large stock. The shop was extended during 2011.

Latest Income: £36,899
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Journal Children's Fund,royal Antediluvian Order Of Buffaloes,grand Lodge Of England

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

To provide Grants to support the children of deceased members of the"GLE", and to support the Children of Members with their education.

Latest Income: £36,827
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Society Of Leather Technologists And Chemists Limited

Arts, Research

The principal activity of the 'SLTC' is to assist and encourage the application of science and technology to the manufacture and utilisation of leather and related products and by the publication of journals and the holding of meetings, to further the development of scientific knowledge in the leather industry.

Latest Income: £36,458
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Bradford Players

Arts

We aim to do a minimum of two shows a year; a pantomime in late November and a main book show / Musical in June. We rehearse twice/three times weekly and try to make these times a good social and fun occasion. In addition to the above we will from time to time put on a play, usually in March

Latest Income: £36,435
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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First Church Of Christ Scientist Altrincham

Arts, Religion, Research

Religious. Promotion of Christian Science. Holding of Church Services. Provision of a Reading Room where Christian Science literature can be purchased and studied including the study of a weekly bible lesson.

Latest Income: £36,263
Areas of Operation: Trafford
Status: Registered
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Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association

Arts, Charitable activities, Education

Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association provides information on dyslexia which can be accessed via our helpline, our website or by emailing us.We also:- run literacy numeracy handwriting & touch typing classes- run training and conferences- provide information and training about dyslexia to schools- offer computer screening- monthly adult group

Latest Income: £36,158
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The T E Lawrence Society

Arts

The society publishes a bi-annual journal and three newsletters per year. We hold a two day symposium every two years and stage visits and talks throughout the year.

Latest Income: £36,150
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Northern Childrens Book Festival

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

NCBF is an annual regional event held each November to promote the love of reading and books to children, parents/carers and teachers by facilitating author visits to schools,libraries and other regional venues.

Latest Income: £36,117
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Nottage Maritime Institute

Arts, Heritage, Leisure

Instruction by qualified persons, using Royal Yachting Association course materials, in teaching leisure sailors the theory of navigation, radio procedure and diesel engine maintenance. To hold courses on practical small wooden boat building. To maintain property at The Quay in Wivenhoe Essex as a base for the above and to maintain a small nautical library and museum.

Latest Income: £35,926
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Suffolk Institute Of Archaeology And History

Arts, Heritage

The charity supports archaeological and historical research in the county of Suffolk. It publishes these in an annual paper known as The Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History. It organises lectures, both live and online, and excursions. It publishes books on the history and archaeology of Suffolk.

Latest Income: £35,812
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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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.