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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.

The British Art Medal Trust

Arts

To support the medallic art by means of publications, in particular a twice yearly journal THE MEDAL, and by organising educational activities, such as an annual conference, lectures, exhibitions, an international medal competition for students and by encouraging new medallists.

Latest Income: £32,016
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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British Society For Paediatric Dermatology

Arts

Organisation of Educational/Training MeetingsProvision of Fellowships for UK and overseas traineesContribute to developments in Paediatric DermatologyCirculate Paediatric Dermatology Journal

Latest Income: £31,798
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Charlton Toy Library

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

CTL offers: a low-cost quality toy, book & child safety equipment loan scheme to families with children aged under five; a mobile service to isolated community groups; stay & play sessions for members; advice & support to members & other organisations on a wide range of parenting and child-related issues; music & storytelling sessions; information days; volunteering opportunities

Latest Income: £31,762
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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West Wales Maritime Heritage Society

Arts, Heritage

Acquire, restore, maintain and use marine craft of historical interest.Sail and or display craft at maritime festivals and other events.Research maritime and linked history related to West Wales.Disseminate this information through displays, publications and other means.

Latest Income: £31,435
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Centro Social De Mayores (social Centre For The Elderly)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To serve as a centre point for elderly Spanish citizens in the United Kingdom & contribute to their welfare by offering services of social & cultural character through the following activities: Exercise, language & Literacy, Art & Crafts, Computer Skills classes. Daily activities to encourage social interaction: playing card games, dominoes, etc and the offer of general help and advice.

Latest Income: £31,432
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Earth Science Teachers Association

Arts, Research

The aim of the Earth Science Teachers Association (ESTA) is to support the teaching of earth sciences whether as a single subject such as Geology, or as part of science, geography or other courses. ESTA helps teachers at all levels. It publishes a magazine (teaching earth sciences), runs an annual course and conference and develops web-based earth science teaching resources.

Latest Income: £31,394
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Christian Books

Arts

Retail and supply of Christian resources

Latest Income: £31,349
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Aphrodisias Trust

Arts, Associations, Heritage

The promotion of research in archaeology, ancient and classical sculpture etc. particularly at aphrodisias. The dissemination of information relating thereto through publications, lectures and provision of sculpture casts.

Latest Income: £31,294
Areas of Operation: Turkey
Status: Registered
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Thurmaston Community Social Association

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

CommunityCentre & Library, serving multi-ethic community. Activities hub for Co-op Women Guild, Art & Over 70s clubs, dance, stage, tap, keep fit, Martial Arts classes. Popular venue for engagements, weddings, christenings, birthday parties. Largest operational stage in area used for and cinema shows, charity fund raising events, church services and other social events for the community.

Latest Income: £31,229
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Christian Science Society Leamington Spa

Arts, Religion, Research

We are a branch of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston Mass. U.S.A. and as such hold church services on Sundays and Wednesday evenings, as well as supporting a Reading Room where members of the public may purchase religious books or use our free lending library. The Reading Room also provides a quiet study area for people to come and sit, or ask for help or advice from the librarian.

Latest Income: £31,154
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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The Actors Of Dionysus

Arts

National & international touring theatre company, specialising in new adaptations of ancient Greek drama & new writing inspired by myth, performed in a bold, accessible & physical style. We work with many new & established artistic collaborators to create exciting & dynamic work. We also have a strong educational outreach programme of workshops, talk-backs, publications, DVDS & audio-CDs.

Latest Income: £31,081
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Ampleforth Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

The village hall is used on several days of the week. The user groups include toddler group, occasional use by the local school, art classes and fitness classes, historical society, gardening club, church youth group and community library.The hall offers excellent facilities for meetings, lectures, receptions, exhibitions, coffee mornings, theatrical entertainments and dances.

Latest Income: £31,013
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Bledlow Ridge School Association

Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education

The BRSA is a parent teacher association that organises a series of events each year to raise money to provide additional funding for Bledlow Ridge School to purchase essential school items (PCs, whiteboards, library books etc). Events include the annual summer fete, Xmas Fayre, hot dog days, Ridge Off Roader etc.

Latest Income: £30,974
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Association For Creation Spirituality

Arts

* Events: Annual Gathering and other events throughout the year* Magazine* Newsletter: by email and letter* Website* Publications* Calendar* ebooks* Local Groups

Latest Income: £30,679
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Aldershot And Farnborough Festival Of Music And Art

Arts

ADVANCING, PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF THE ARTS OF MUSIC, DANCE, SPEECH, LITERATURE AND ACTING, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE ORGANISATION OF FESTIVALS IN ALDERSHOT AND FARNBOROUGH.

Latest Income: £30,538
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Parc And Dare Band

Arts, Housing

Parc & Dare founded in 1893 in Cwmparc in the Rhondda. Its successes are legendary inc. championship prizes, hundreds of concerts performances at home and abroad; been the focus of countless journal, press articles & amassing over 250 media broadcasts, numerous cds and recordings.The band promotes the art of music making provides learning and performing opportunities to all sectors and age groups.

Latest Income: £30,517
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Glad Tidings Publishing Association

Arts

The charity publishes and distributes worldwide the monthly magazine ' Glad Tidings of the Kingdom of God'.

Latest Income: £30,483
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Naturalists Union

Arts, Environment, Research

Objectives: To promote the scientific investigation of the flora, fauna and physical features of the county of Yorkshire and to encourage their conservation by means of holding field meetings, collecting and sharing biological records and providing information through our publications.

Latest Income: £30,293
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Headington Quarry Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

Hire the hall for local meetings of church groups, 7th Headington Brownies, local nursery, exercise classes, ballet & modern dance classes, musical rehearsals, activities including book clubs, children and family parties, wedding receptions, baptism celebrations, plus fundraising events, i.e. local craft markets, quiz and musical evenings, support for other fundraising events, e.g. Parkinsons UK

Latest Income: £30,262
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Harlech Library And Institute

Arts

Management of The old Library and Institute in Harlech and the promotion of activities that facilitate the use of the building for the benefit of the community

Latest Income: £30,060
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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The Tools And Trades History Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage

Public displays, demonstrations and talks, Public access to a TATHS Hall of Tools in Amberley Museum, Public access to a TATHS Library in the Museum of English Rural Life,Interchange of information with individuals and organisations worldwideResearch and funding researchPublication of journals, technical notes, research works and out of print material e.g. Victorian trade catalogues

Latest Income: £30,019
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Nfrn Charitable Funds

Arts, Health, Housing

To assist full paying members of the Fed (National Federation of Retail Newsagents ) with support during times of convalescence following an operation, illness or hospital visit in accordance with the guidelines contained within the Fed rules book.applications are made by Members applying to the Benefits committee who decide on the claim and grant a cash amount to the member.

Latest Income: £29,611
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ghana School Aid

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

Ghana School Aid supports the education of children, particular girls and young women, with a focus on rural areas by making grants to schools, vocational and teacher training centres in support of local efforts, for building materials, technical equipment, teaching and learning materials, books, and School Links to enable exchange and new experiences for young people in an interconnected world.

Latest Income: £29,474
Areas of Operation: Ghana
Status: Registered
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The Bible League Trust

Arts, Religion

THE OBJECT OF THE BIBLE LEAGUE TRUST IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION BY THE PROCLAMATION AND FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL OF GOD CONCERNING HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND THE PREACHING AND TEACHING OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ELSEWHERE. THE BIBLE LEAGUE TRUST PRODUCES LITERATURE, WHICH IS SENT WORLDWIDE, AND HOLDS PUBLIC MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Latest Income: £29,453
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Essex Society For Archaeology And History

Arts, Heritage

i) to promote study of archaeology & history in historic county of Essexii) to publish such studies in Society journal and other mediaiii) to organise lectures visits etc for members & public, & to educate wider community in matters of common concerniv) to provide library facilities for members & public

Latest Income: £29,314
Areas of Operation: Various
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.