Arts Charities That specialise in Literature
Discover 1,562 Arts charities that specialise in literature. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Friends Of Rosecroft Primary School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureWe are providing school activities for primary school children, and the attached school run nursery. Sports equipment, books and educational items.
Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn / Anglesey Antiquarian Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Society's objects are the practical study of archaeology, natural science, art, literature, history and kindred subjects as far as they pertain to Anglesey, also the preservation of historical documents, ancient monuments, rare birds and plants and objects of geological or other scientific interest in the Island, and to foster public interest in and appreciation of these subjects.
The Religious Drama Society Of Great Britain
ArtsRadius welcomes those seeking to explore spiritual, social and ethical themes through drama. As a forum for discussion it encourages a relationship between theatre and faith within contemporary culture and promotes plays that throw light on the human condition. It offers scripts for performance, an assessment service for new plays, a series of study guides, a magazine and a programme of workshops.
The Cockenzie Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social careSupport of Christian missionaries and workers, provision of literature, support of residential homes for elderly Christians, children's homes, and other activities charitable in law.
Tiles And Architectural Ceramics Society
ArtsThe study, recording and preservation of information and other material relating to tiles and architectural ceramics by way of education and guidance. We publish an annual academic journal and a less formal magazine. We arrange meetings, visits, lectures and similar activities both for members and the public. We encourage and provide information for conservation and artistic endeavour.
The Science Fiction Foundation
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, ResearchMaintains and develops a science fiction research collection and library.Raises funds to support the Foundation Collection.Publishes the Journal Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction.Organises and supports conferences for the furtherance of Science Fiction education.Publishes papers, pamphlets and books on the subject of Science Fiction.
Wharfedale Talking News
Arts, HealthWe record local weekly newspapers digitally each week for blind and partially sighted people. Every month we produce a Talking Magazine and periodically we record the local council info "Otley Matters". Our listeners either receive a USB stick by post or listen online. Our area covers Otley, Guiseley, Pool, Bramhope, Rawdon, Horsforth, Adel, Cookridge, Ilkley, Menston, Burley and Addingham.
International Network For Energy Healing (uk)
ArtsEducation: Adult training courses and lectures on Energy Healing, certificated.Teacher training coursesConferences and Seminars with INEH Members and friendsProduction of INEH Journal twice per year
Horsforth Village Historical Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageWe conduct research into local history and publish the results in books which we sell.We have a Museum, which opens at the weekend from April until the end of November and is run entirely by volunteers.Children from local schools and other groups visit to learn about local history.Talks to which the public are invited are held monthly.Fund raising coffee mornings are held monthly.
The Caroline Walker Trust
ArtsThe principal activity of the Trust in the year under review was the improvement of public health by means of good food.The Trust is a charitable body and was established in 1989 to continue the work of Caroline Walker in her spirit, and in particular to protect the quality of food. The work of the Trust is dependent on revenue from book publishing, report sales, donations and grants
Sherbrook Primary School Ptfa
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe currently have two fundraising projects. Our short term aim is to upgrade and refit our school library. Our long term aim is to refurbish and update our soft play area.
Georgian Society For East Yorkshire
Arts, HeritageMonitoring of and commenting on planning applications which have an impact on buildings in Kingston upon Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire from the Georgian era. Supporting the publication of books and archiving of material with relevance to the Georgian era in Kingston upon Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Organising visits to buildings & talks with Georgian connections.
Highgate And Westminster Trust
ArtsDonations in support of Christian literature & Christian training.
Harrogate And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthThe free provision for the registered blind or partially sighted of recordings of a weekly talking newspaper with local news, a monthly talking magazine with topics of interest and a talking books library service.
East Surrey Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageHold regular meetings about family, local and social history matters. Issue a quarterly Journal. Attend family history and heritage events to provide advice and information. Maintain a research centre, containing our unpublished research material and a library with a help desk for the use of members and the general public.Transcribe and publish family history records.
Chipping Campden History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe activities of Chipping Campden History Society include meetings with talks; trips to places of historical interest; a twice-yearly journal; a family history group; research activity; working with local community groups; and publications on topics of local interest. It maintains a local history room which contains documents, maps, books, reference material, etc. collected over many years.
Hatton School Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo provide and assist in the provision of facilities for education (not normally provided by the Children's Services Authority) and leisure opportunites for pupils of the school, their families and others associated with the school. To foster more extended relationships between staff, parents and others.
1986 Bohra Reformist Trust
Arts, ReligionImproving religious education through books published by the trust and newspapers. Helping organisations overseas for this purpose.
The Devon History Society
Arts, HeritagePromoting interest in Devon's history and heritage by conferences, symposia and the publication of a journal. The society also encourages and offers support to those carrying out research into Devon's history.
The Portsmouth Branch Of The University Of The Third Age
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchWe are a self-help educational and social organisation for retired and semi-retired. We offer a range of groups and activities such as: music discovery; french; spanish; book club; french reading; law, art; art appreciation; Upwords; Mah Jong; Rummikub; history; architecture; poetry & plays; film club; science & technology; philosophy.
Friends Of Davenhill School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising events such as school discos, fun days, and Christmas fairs in order to benefit the children of Aintree Davenhill Primary School by providing much needed computers, books, play equipment, sports kits, staging, school trips and PA equipment.
The Carnivorous Plant Society
Arts, LeisureWe promote the study and conservation of carnivorous plants by publishing a newsletter/journal and cultivation guidance, operating a website, maintaining an extensive seedbank, participating in shows and events, and funding conservation and research projects.
Christian Science Society, Southport
Arts, Education, ResearchChurch services Sunday School. Meetings for testimony of the saving and healing power of God on our lives. Talks on Christian science its teachings with relevance to our lives. Maintaining a room for private study of the bible and the Christian science text book "science and health with key to the scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy and publications of the church all activities free and open to all.
Cannington Voluntary Controlled Primary School Parentteacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Religionbingos held throughout the year, summer fair, D day celebrations, christmas fair in December, sale of school uniform, cake sale, lolly sales, carnival fundriaing, bags 2 school,disco, book sales, quiz.
The British Maritime Charitable Foundation
ArtsPromotes Britain's maritime industries, commerce and defence through education, training and research. In particular, sponsors Maritime Media Awards, Britain and the Sea conferences, Maritime Briefs and Memorial Book for those Lost at Sea for whom there is No Known Grave
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.