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 Ecclesiological Society
ArtsPublications; lectures; conferences; visits; tours;freely accessible website which carries a wide range of information, regularly updated with news and events from a wide range of organisations, and also provides downloadable copies of many of our publications
The Association For Latin Teaching
Arts, Education, HeritageThe Association for Latin Teaching supports the teaching of classical subjects (Latin, Greek, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History) in schools, chiefly by running training conferences for teachers. It also collaborates in producing the Journal of Classics Teaching and has a small collection of ancient artefacts, available for loan for teaching purposes.
Bayston Hill Village Association
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfarePublication of monthly Village Magazine delivered to all 2500 homes in the area free of charge. Organisation of Social Events and Community activities, maintenance of flower beds in village, make grants to other organisations and individuals in line with Association's objectives.
Trecynon Free Library And Institute
Arts, FacilitiesPublic Hall is available for hire to local community groups.
The Sunninghill Reading Rooms
ArtsProvision of building for public use and adjacent house for letting. The building is currently leased to the Local Authority for provision of Library services. The house is currently let to tenants.
Lymm Jubilee Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationWomens Institute meet monthly. Speakers cover various subjects and interests. Sub groups include arts and crafts, walking, book club and outings to the theatre. Educational bursaries are given.
The Camden History Society
Arts, HeritageMonthly lectures on local history topics; bi-monthly newsletter; publications of research; annual coach trip to a venue of significance to the history of the borough.
Stratford-Upon-Avon Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyAs a local civic society we organise educational activities to encourage awareness of local heritage. We hold seminars to share best practice with similar towns and we make recommendations to the local councils on the physical and economic development of the town. We publish educational books on the local environment and we support local schools in their citizenship curriculum.
The Milverton Victoria Rooms
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the Parish of Milverton, including lettings management, fund-raising and seeking grant funding for capital expenditure for building improvements. We actively encourage new activities that might appeal to residents, e.g. computer, keep-fit, literature and theatrical events, as well as promoting the village hall as a centre for community activities.
Blacklands County Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe raise funds by holding several events during the school year. Funds are spent to enhance the school experience of Ark Blacklands Primary Academy pupils. A proportion of funds are allocated annually to each year group to be spent on workshops/trips. The remaining funds are used for extra books/ICT equipment, play equipment etc. Any staff member can request funding by applying to the charity.
Sir Arthur Sullivan Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public in, and promote the performance of the music of, Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) and other contemporaneous British composers by means of performances, recordings, publications, lectures and other means.
Jacksdale Miners' Welfare Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Professionssupport junior and senior table tennis clubs 2 junior football teams childrens committee older peoples activities ie line dancing movement to music,bowls club pilates , keep fit, kickboxing,tai chi, kids zone , we heavily support our local school relating to them having the use of various rooms and also the local volunteer run library
Nottinghamshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageProviding advice and help to people researching their family history, both in the UK and world wide both via books and CDs of data re births marriages and deaths, and also individual enquiries. This service is not just limited to Society Members.
Everton Primary School Fund
Arts, EducationPRIMARY SCHOOL FUND FOR COLLECTION OF UNIFORM MONIES, PHOTOS, SCHOOL OUTINGS, ANY EXTRA FUNDS INCLUDING DONATIONS ARE USED TO PAY FOR BOOKS/EQUIPMENT NEEDS THE SCHOOL MAY HAVE WHICH MAY NOT BE COVERED BY THE ANNUAL BUDGET
Fairways Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureAshtanga Yoga Yin Yoga Mindfullness sessions Library servicechildrens yogaCardio fitnesspilatesfundraising events Holistic health therapiescafe 3 Religious groups Various keep fit groupsC'mon in Club (learning difficulties anCouncil surgeries and meetingQi GongGardening
Friends Of Acresfield School
Arts, Associations, Childcare, Education, LeisureOur aim every year is to provide our school with extra funds to help them buy supplies that they might otherwise not be able to. We have raised money in the past to help with playground improvements, football kits and books.
The Stephen Perse Foundation Parents And Friends Association (pfa)
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationProviding funds for educational tools, books and equipment for school pupils. Donations made to local charities.
Frisby On The Wreake Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisurephysical and mental training and recreationand social moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading recreation rooms library lecture classes and entertainment or otherwise as may be found expedient
The Northamptonshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Executive Committee continues to promote the study of family history through various media. This includes monthly meetings at 2 locations and also online, our quarterly journal, attendance at fairs and through the Society website. We also transcribe original documents and record Memorial Inscriptions.
Derwentwater School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTea/cake salesChristmas Fair with tombola, games, stalls, etcEid Party with food, face painting, etc.Summer Party with disco, bouncy castles etcQuiz NightsBook Projects - books created by the children and sold to the parentsSchool picnics
Coates Way School Fund Raisers
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFUNDRAISING FOR SCHOOL. WE RUN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO RAISE MONEY TO USE TOWARDS PURCHASING BOOKS, EQUIPMENT AND TOWARDS TRIPS FOR THE CHILDREN OF COATES WAY SCHOOL.
Gospel Advocate Relief Fund
Arts, Charitable activitiesGARF is a grant making charity.
Camelot Area U3a
Arts, Education, Heritage, LeisureArt; Bridge;Calligraphy; Craft; Creative Writing; Computing; History; French; Looking at Art; Literature; Mah Jong; Nature Walks; Piano Playing; Poetry; Rambling; Reading; Recorder; Scrabble; Looking At Art; Travel; Digital Photography; Wine Appreciation; Gardening; Early Dance.
Northern Mine Research Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ProfessionsThe Northern Mine Research Society is dedicated to the preservation and recording of mining history. As such the society makes grants to individuals and organisations in furtherance of these aims, as well as sponsoring or undertaking research itself. Research is published in the British Mining series of journals.
The Macomish Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesThis charity makes donations to other recognised charities and community & medical organisations, usually in response to appeal literature.
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.