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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The Francis Bacon Research Trust
Arts, AssociationsThe objectives of the charity were carried out through the organisation of seminars, educational tours and conferences and publications. Newsletters are provided for friends of the Trust twice a year. A comprehensive website is also available.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Arts, Religion, ResearchTo demonstrate and publicly present the Truth as set forth in the Bible and interpreted by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science in her book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures".
J R Heslam Trust
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Trustees have the power to apply income or capital to the purchase of pictures, prints, sculptures, books, works of art as the Trustees consider to be of national, scientific, historic or artistic interest in connection with City of Lincoln. The ownership of items purchased to be transferred to the City, such items to be exhibited in the Usher Gallery or such other place in the City.
Hursthead Infant School Parent/staff Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationFundraising to generate income for purchases of equipment, books, audio items etc for children.
The Lloyd's Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, Social welfareFinancial assistance, clothing, tools, instruments or books to enable beneficiaries on leaving school, university or other tertiary educational establishment to prepare for, or to assist their entry into a profession, trade or calling. The promotion of education by payment of yearly sums to the governors of Ombersley Endowed School and Sytchampton Endowed Primary School.
The Dawn Christadelphian Committee For West Africa
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionAssist members of the Dawn Christadelphian fellowship in West Africa by means of visits, preaching activities and the supply of Christian literature including correspondence courses. Make welfare grants to members and their families for cost of living and medical expenses as required.
The Meher Baba Association Limited
ArtsThe charity works to make known the name and spiritual teachings of Meher Baba, by running a London centre, arranging gatherings, and making available books, films and newsletters to members and the wider public.
Holmesdale Natural History Club
Arts, Heritage, ResearchMonthly lectures on natural history, physical sciences, local history and archeaology. Monthly walks and / or outings to places relevant to the Club's interests, mainly in the Reigate / Redhill area in particular and east Surrey in general. Research by members and non-members. Care of our Museum and library.
Wansdyke Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationWansdyke Primary is based in Bristol City and is a small school with a small PTA to provide funds for play equipment, books and improvements (ie IPOD etc )to each class as well as the school as a whole.
Derbyshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageMake library and other resources available, and offer help and advice to those interested in researching their family history, particularly in respect of records relating to the county of Derbyshire.
Deanshanger War Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareCommunity Centre for use by village and surrounding area for all age groups for sports, fund raising, keep fit, marshall arts and many other social activities, including Day Centre. There is also a library, play group and Doctors branch surgery on the site.
Be Heart Happy
Arts, HealthThe promotion and development for the benefit of the public, the study of and research into cardiology and all its branches and likewise the promotion and development of improved methods of cardiology, also the purchase of training books, funding of courses and the supply of cardiology equipment to local hospitals.
The Folly Fellowship
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe charity's objects are to protect, preserve and promote for the benefit of the public the historical, architectural and constructional heritage existing in and around follies, grottoes and garden buildings. We publish "Follies Journal" annually, and "Follies" magazine.
Cambridge Antiquarian Society
Arts, Education, HeritageMonthly lectures, 2 annual conferences, publications, visits, displays and small grants with the aim of educating the public and promoting study in the fields of history, archaeology and architectural history, particularly in relation to the county of Cambridgeshire. The Society represents the interests of these fields within the county to bodies like local government and Cambridge University.
William Temple Foundation Limited
Arts, ReligionTo engage in original research in the designated fields of the William Temple Foundation; to provide facilities, resources, training, etc to students, practioners and others working in the same fields; to maintain links with institutions and groups working in related areas, nationally and internationally and to provide opportunities for the dissemination of learning through seminars &publications.
The Literary And Philosophical Society At Kingston Upon Hull
ArtsPromotion of literature, the arts and education generally by means of weekly lectures during the winter months of the year.
Shrivenham United Charities
Arts, Education, HousingShrivenham United Charities comprises Martens Trust Almshouses providing accommodation for 6 appointed almspersons and Garrards Charity providing grants for tools or books to apprentices or young or disabled people who going on to further education.
Village Reading Room
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe physical and mental training, recreation and social moral and intellectual development through reading and recreation rooms library lectures classes recreations and entertainments or otherwise for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Village of Chartridge and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex or political religious or other opinions.
The English Place-Name Society
ArtsResearch and publication of books relating to English place-names.
The British Equine Veterinary Association Trust
Animals, Arts, ResearchThe BEVA Trust was established in 1966 to provide a mechanism for giving strategic support towards the primary mission of the BEVA which is "To promote the veterinary and allied sciences in relation to the welfare of the horse".
Libraries And Information East Midlands
ArtsSupporting partnership and co-operation across libraries and information services in the East Midlands.
The Norwich Talking Newspaper
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthChatterbox, the Norwich Talking Newspaper provides weekly recordings of the Eastern Evening News. As well as the weekly news we provide relevant information and details of upcoming events plus a special Christmas edition and quarterly magazine recording. We also supply equipment to play the recordings on. This is all created by a dedicated team volunteers and has been in operation since 1979.
Jewish Genealogical Society Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionOrganises lectures, seminars and workshops for members and the public. Publishes guides to the study of Jewish Genealogy available to all, a journal (Shemot) and newsletter. Operates a library open to all by arrangement. Promotes research into Jewish family history. Provides websites open to all containing details of more than 1000 Jewish communities in Great Britain.
Second Church Of Christ, Scientist, Birmingham
Arts, Education, ResearchProvides regular public Sunday service and Sunday School & public meetings on Wednesday evenings. Provides a Reading Room open four days per week for the public to read, borrow or purchase literature on Christian Science. Distributes free literature to the workers at hotels and offices in the church area. Gives at least one free Christian Science lecture to the public each year.
Joseph Rotblat Memorial Trust
Arts, ResearchThe Trust seeks to inform the government and public on matters of science & world affairs, in particular the issues surrounding nuclear weapons, nuclear power, war and peace, and the social responsibility of scientists. It arranges seminars & public meetings, undertakes research projects and issues publications, is establishing Joseph Rotblat's archive, and runs education programmes.
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.