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
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Royal Institution Of South Wales
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageActs as Friends of Swansea Museum;purchases items for its collection; arranges a series of monthly evening lectures, Presidents Invitation Lecture and 4 lunch time talks on a range of topics by specialists in their subjects;Finances a series of work shops for young people on local topics; Publishes Annually well researched contibutions in Swansea History Journal(formerly Minerva) and 3 Newsletters
Dar-Ul-Ehsan Publications
Arts, ReligionPromotion of Islam via publications in its pure and pristine form in the light of the Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his last message on the eve of his farewell pilgrimage as practiced and preached by Shaikh Hadrat Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali (May Allah Be Pleased with Him) d. 26 January 1997, founder of Dar-ul-Ehsan International, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
The Broadlands Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo grant pensions to spinsters and widowed ladies of not less than 40 years of age as the Trustees select for this purpose and to assist such poor girls who are preparing for, entering or engaged in any trade, occupation or profession by the provision of tools, books, payment of fees, travelling expenses or such other means which will fit them to earn their own living or advance them in life.
Airship Heritage Trust
Arts, Associations, HeritagePromote the study of airship historyStimulate interest in Cardington as an airship base and encourage the preservation of its principal buildingsPromote the development of a national airship museum and study centrePublication of the journal DIRIGIBLEAcquisition of artefacts and memorabiliaMaintaining close links with relevant museumsManagement of the Collection and trading stock
The Lemsford School Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareFund-raising through social evenings, annual fete and donations. Funds used to provide equipment and books for the school, donate to the hardship fund and finance social activities for the children.
4th Burton On Trent Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Charitable activitiesOur group operates according to the scout policy, organisation and rules (P.O.R.) book.
The Radnorshire Society
Arts, HeritageThe Radnorshire Society is concerned with the old Welsh county of Radnorshire founded in 1930. It organises an annual programme of public lectures and excursions. It maintains an important local history archive and library and publishes its own 'Transactions', incorporating new research and archive material. There is a Field Section which co-ordinates separate talks, research and field trips.
The City Of Rochester Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society's area of interest is the pre-1974 city boundaries of Rochester including urban Strood.The Society's activities cover guided tours of Rochester, publication of leaflets/books on the City's history and making representation on relevant planning applications to Medway Council.The Society is represented on many bodies in the area covering tourism, built environment and conservation.
The British Music Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe society is particularly concerned with lesser known British composers from the late 1800s to the middle years of the 20th Century. It is not generally a grant giving or commissioning body. The society issues a newsletter, journal and occasionally other books. It professionally records CDs. Its annual meetings usually incorporate some live music or other event.
The United Reformed Church History Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, Housing, ReligionProvision of the Journal for members and others; holding annual meetings for study of the United Reformed Church and the traditions from which it comes; provision of an enquiry service for the public, both at home and abroad; care of archives for the Church and provision of library services; the making of grants to members of the public intending to publish relevant research.
Calthorpe And Edwards Educational Foundation
Arts, EducationSupport of students in higher education by way of a bursary for the purchase of educational books and equipment which is paid termly.
The Bookplate Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Society promotes the study and creation of British bookplates (ex-libris) through its journal, newsletter, books, occasional exhibitions and its website including listing artists willing to accept commissions. It also supports interest in the fields of graphic and book art, bibliography, heraldry and family history, and provides information about, and helps identify, British bookplates.
Nether Broughton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareNBVH provides a social focus for the community.It provides facilities for local groups e.g book club, art, history group, sewing group, parish council, parochial council meetings. It provides a venue for social events for the community quiz nights, table tennis, cinema evenings and is also available at extremely reasonably rates for private hire e.g. children's parties, large family occasions.
Brecknock Society And Museum Friends Cymdeithas Brycheiniog A Chyfeillion Yr Amgueddfa
Arts, HeritageGathering and sharing information on the local history of Brecknockshire Assisting Brecknockshire Museum and publishing an erudite journal annually
Hawthorn Tree School Fund
Arts, EducationProvides supplies and services to benefit pupils of our school, e.g. educational visits, games/clubs and books.
Hereford And Worcester Gardens Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Facilities, HeritageEducation of the public in the historic landscapes and gardens in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Assisting owners of such landscapes with advice on maintenance and restoration. Research and publications in historic landscape.
Langton Matravers Village Hall
Arts, FacilitiesWe provide a service, including various activities and use of Village Hall for the residents of Langton Matravers. We have also built up a small library where refreshments are served, it is open twice a month for two hours.
Clwyd Family History Society (cymdeithas Hanes Teuluoedd Clwyd)
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe promotion and encouragement of Family History research in the area.Production of a quarterly journal.Provision of a programme of lectures and visits of interest to the society.To seek out, transcribe, index and whenever possible publish or make available material relevant to the interests of the society
Nantwich Library Trust Fund
Arts, Economic and community development, ResearchTo purchase and provide books, periodicals, maps and specimens of art and science for any library provided and maintained by the library authority, for the urban district of Nantwich.
The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association
Arts, Economic and community developmentEncouragement of the breeding of Oxford Down sheep; maintenance of the purity of the breed; registration of the pedigrees of Oxford Down sheep in the Flock Book which is published annually; organisation of shows and sales of Oxford Down sheep across the UK; promotion of the Oxford Down breed at agricultural events; provision of a website to make information about the breed widely available.
The Gage Educational Foundation
Arts, Associations, Educationmainly for school and village activities, contibutions towards computers, books
The Yorkshire Geological Society
Arts, ResearchFounded in 1837, the Society's purpose is to promote knowledge of, and research, education and conservation relating to, the earth sciences, especially relating to Yorkshire and the north of England, through lecture and field meetings, publications including "Proceedings", "Circular". field guides. it also cooperates with related societies in its meetings and the annual Yorkshire Geology Month.
Christian Science Society, Blackpool
Arts, Religion, ResearchFirst Church of Christ, Scientist, Blackpool is part of a worldwide network of Branch Churches, founded on the words and works of Jesus, by Mary Baker Eddy. Services are held on Sundays, and on Wednesday evenings Testimony Meetings are held. Each Church also supports a Reading Room, open to the public for study and loan or sale of books etc.
The Royal Sussex Regimental Association Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Heritage, Religion1. Manage and produce annual magazine and quarterly news letter.2. Arrange and manage Annual Regimental Association Dinner (280 attended)3. Arrange and manage St George's Day Service in Chichester Cathedral (320 attended)4. Arrange and managed Field of Remembrance parade West Minster Cathedral5. Monitor and assist with Regimental Benevolence
Martha Butler Trust
ArtsFurthering gospel work by supporting Brethren evangelists in the UK and elsewhere, purchasing and distributing the Bible and other Christian literature, and other related Christian outreach work.
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.