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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 Japanese School Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

To educate Japanese pupils aged 6 to 15 years old based upon the Japanese curriculum and to advance the education of those children in the language, literature and general culture of Japan. To provide a meeting place and opportunities for contacts with pupils of other schools, the locals as well as the Japanese community.

Latest Income: £4,156,206
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Institute For Employment Studies

Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

The Institute's mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and HR management for the benefit of all. The Institute works with government departments, agencies, professional and employee bodies, and employers, and disseminates and shares knowledge widely; its expertise is available to all through research, consultancy, publications and the Internet.

Latest Income: £4,085,959
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing

Arts

Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards.

Latest Income: £4,073,323
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The London Mathematical Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Society's main activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures. The Society is also involved in policy and strategic work to support mathematics and research. This work includes engaging with government on mathematics policy, participating in international initiatives and promoting the discipline.

Latest Income: £4,047,293
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Microbiology Society

Arts, Research

The Society advances the understanding and impact of microbiology by publishing key academic journals, organizes international scientific conferences and supports the professional development of microbiologists.The Society promotes the understanding of microbiology to a diverse range of stakeholders through a comprehensive framework of communication activities and resources.

Latest Income: £3,965,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Tyneside Cinema

Arts

Advancement of education, understanding and appreciation of the arts, including audio visual arts, primarily but not exclusively for the benefit of the public in the North East of England, through creation and presentation of moving image works, literature, music and live public events, educational and training projects and by any other charitable means.

Latest Income: £3,495,063
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The British Institute Of Learning Disabilities

Arts, Beneficiary group

AdvocacyMembershipTrainingQuality NetworkQualificationsInformation services Events/Conferences/Seminars Publications and Journals ConsultancyResearch and Development InfluencingAdministration, payment and monitoring of grantsLearning opportunitiesAll in support of children/adults with a learning disability, family carers and learning disability service providers.

Latest Income: £3,364,306
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Thomson Foundation

Arts

Primary activities are concerned with the training of television, radio, newspaper, magazine and news agency personnel; the encouragement of good management practices; technical assistance in print and broadcasting; and help and advice in the development of new outlets for journalists and broadcasters, including the internet.

Latest Income: £3,310,542
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The British Society For Haematology

Arts, Research

The BSH aims to promote the study and practice of Haematology within the UK and more broadly throughout Europe and the rest of the world through its annual scientific meeting, educational and scientific grants, guidelines production, through its website, its journal the British Journal of Haematology. The BSH is open to all Haematology professionals.

Latest Income: £3,260,389
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Chartered Institute Of Library And Information Professionals

Arts, Research

CILIP works for the benefit of the public to promote education and knowledge through the establishment and development of libraries and information services and to advance information science (being the science and practice of the collection, collation, evaluation and organized dissemination of information)

Latest Income: £3,254,335
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology

Arts, Research

IMarEST is the leading professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals, with over 20,000 members worldwide. The Institute has a strong international presence with an extensive network of around 50 international branches, offers peer-reviewed journals and an industry-focused magazine, produces conferences and events, and enjoys non-governmental status at IMO.

Latest Income: £3,107,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Society For Experimental Biology

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

THE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS.

Latest Income: £2,917,162
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Barry And Peggy High Foundation

Arts, Education

Helping individuals with literacy and numeracy difficulties and providing scholarships for deserving construction industry apprentices through the Construction Industry Training Board.

Latest Income: £2,810,976
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited

Arts, Heritage

Archaeological investigations, building recording, educational services, publications

Latest Income: £2,701,593
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Honourable Society Of Gray's Inn Trust Fund

Arts, Religion

The Charity's principal activities are the provision of legal education and the running of a specialist legal library and chapel.

Latest Income: £2,650,274
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Our Daily Bread Ministries Trust

Arts, Religion

In pursuit of the charity's objectives we :1.Publish and distribute daily devotionals and study guides to encourage people to read the Word of God, give a better understanding of Scripture, and lead them into a deeper understanding of God's Word. 2. Distribute digital, audio and visual teaching material. 3. Sell Christian books to help people in their walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Latest Income: £2,647,392
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Henry Barber Trust

Arts, Education, Heritage

To fund four professorial chairs at the University of Birmingham;To fund the maintenance of the Barber Institute;To purchase works of art or beauty for display at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To fund musical recitals for performance at or in connection with the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To purchase musical instruments, printed and manuscript music and musical and fine arts books.

Latest Income: £2,564,235
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The British Editorial Society Of Bone And Joint Surgery

Arts, Health

Publish The Bone and Joint Journal, Bone & Joint Research, and Bone & Joint 360.Maintain websites containing key information for orthopaedic surgeons' education. Encourage authors to prepare and submit high-quality research.Provide production and publishing services to orthopaedic associations.

Latest Income: £2,523,033
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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The Christian Trust

Arts, Religion

To offer personal prayer ministry to those in need and to provide Christian training through conferences, short courses, longer training programmes, on-line training and through the production and distribution of books, E-books, CDs, DVDs and recordings in MP3 format.

Latest Income: £2,522,309
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Society For The Study Of Inborn Errors Of Metabolism

Arts, Research

The aim of SSIEM is to foster the study of inherited metabolic disorders and related topics by arranging scientific meetings, publications and training. SSIEM is willing to spread interest and study in inborn errors around the world by selectively supporting membership and attendance at conferences from areas where financial resources are more limited.

Latest Income: £2,473,605
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Banner Of Truth Trust

Arts

PUBLISHING CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AND ORGANISING CONFERENCES

Latest Income: £2,425,471
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The College Of Radiographers

Arts, Education

The College maintains an Approval and Accreditation Board to improve standards, provides CPD programmes and runs courses and conferences. Guideline statements on professional practice are produced regularly and a peer reviewed journal is published quarterly. Research grants are awarded and a library maintained. Advice is given to Goverments and questions from the general public answered.

Latest Income: £2,370,951
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Floris Books Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group

Publishing books which relate to our charitable objectives, which are to propogate Christian principles, the ideas of anthroposophy, and wholesome spiritual and ethical values for children.

Latest Income: £2,344,105
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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South London Fine Art Gallery And Library

Arts, Heritage

The South London Gallery is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the provision of contemporary visual art exhibitions and live art events, with integrated education and outreach programmes.

Latest Income: £2,331,641
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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The British Psychoanalytical Society (incorporating The Institute Of Psychoanalysis)

Arts, Health

We are a UK wide and international community of professionals, dedicated to helping people enhance their lives through an intensive talking therapy, psychoanalysis. The Institute of Psychoanalysis is the outward face and training body of the British Psychoanalytic Society. We organise public events, lectures and conferences and publish The International Journal of Psychoanalysis.

Latest Income: £2,276,785
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.