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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Borrowby Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTrust document states the hall be run for the benefit of the local community. Local bodies including Parish council, local agricultural show, tennis, football & cricket club hold meetings and fundraising events. There is a book cafe and Kidz club. The hall is let for yoga, pilates, art classes, etc and other social occasions. A side room is let on a permanent basis to a wedding photographer.
Battle And District Historical Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society was founded to encourage the knowledge and study of history within Battle and the surrounding area. This is achieved through a programme of illustrated lectures by specialists in their subjects and the publication of books and journals that are relevant to the local history of Battle.
East Riding Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageIt aims to promote interest in archaeology, both in the local area and further a field, through a programme of lectures, excursions, publications and fieldwork.
Catholic Concern For Animals
ArtsCCA is active in promoting Animal Welfare and related issues throughout the Catholic world and educating all Catholics (and others) on Catholic teaching and practice on the issue of Animal welfare and compassion in line with published Catholic documents such as Pope Francis' Encyclical letter Laudato Si'.CCA does this through various means including our magazine The ARK magazine and social media
Parochial Charities
Arts, Charitable activitiesChristmas grants to needy in Swaffham Prior/ReachStudent grants for books in Swaffham Prior/Reach
Al Quran Society
Arts, ReligionTeaching - by printing books and distribution to interested persons.
Weedon Bec Trust
Arts, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfarePlaying Field leased to Parish Council for recreational facilities for the village i.e Village Fetes, Car Boot Sales, School Sports, Fair etc. Book Grants for students of 18yrs or over in full time education in college or university.
West Sussex Archives Society
Arts, HeritageTo promote the work of West Sussex Record Office and help buy documents for it. To encourage research into the local history of West Sussex and original documents. To hold meeting for the membership per year, including the AGM. To publish four Newsletter and a Journal annually.
Castle Bolton And Redmire Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationGrants to young people in further education and for educational visits. Annual presentation of books to children aged 10 to 18. Area of operation: Parishes of Castle Bolton and Redmire.
Middleton Educational Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare1)Awarding scholarships/grants tenable at any educational establishment approved by the Trustees.2)Awarding grant to enable persons to travel to pursue their education.3)Awarding prizes to school children.4)Providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments, or books to enable persons to assist their entry into a profession /trade.
The Sessions Book Trust
ArtsThe Trust is set up for the advancement of education, religion and other charitable purposes by means such as the promotion of the design and printing, publishing and sale of such books, ebooks, pamphlets and or other forms of literature or display which may advance those objects in a charitable way.
Alderman Newton's Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareto provide grants for educational or vocational purposes for boys and girls living in the beneficial area- financial assistance with books tools clothing or instruments with special regard to the promotion of education in the principles of the Church of England.
The Friends Of Oakdene Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo raise funds for the benefit of pupils at Oakdene Primary and the local community.This being play equipment, books etc. To purchase items that the school budget does not include.
Warwickshire Local History Society
Arts, HeritageThe object of the charity is to promote the study of local history in Warwickshire. It does this by lectures and by publications. The Society meets approximately ten times yearly to hear speakers, and to visit sites of historical interest, It publishes Warwickshire History and a bulletin, both distributed free to members twice a year.
The British Orthodox Church (metropolis Of Glastonbury)
Arts, Health, Heritage, Professions, ReligionSupport to British Orthodox parishes and local clergy; support to other Orthodox communities in the UK & overseas; counselling and pastoral care to individuals; provision of information through publications and websites; education and study of the history, doctrines and worship of Oriental Orthodox Christianity.
Temperance North
Arts, HealthEducational work - Provides information and literature on Alcohol.
London Drama
ArtsLondon Drama is the Professional Subject Association for Teachers of Drama in London. We provide CPD and INSET training in drama and theatre, sell books on educational drama, and promote and support drama and theatre activities across all London boroughs.
Words Of Life Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionDistribution of free Bible Study Materials for children and young people.Annual Camp for young people.Distribution of Via Magazine
Hundon Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, LeisureProviding financial assistance to residents of the parish of Hundon under 25 years of age to pay fees for educational courses (including music and sports), for educational outings, for books or fees for students at college or university, or for any other educational purpose.
The Anglican-Lutheran Society
Arts, Health, Religion, Social welfareProviding meetings, conferences, lectures and publications that promote a wider interest in and knowledge of the Anglican and Lutheran traditions, and giving opportunities for common worship, study, friendship and witness.
Seaton Hirst Veterans'institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareProvides recreation for senior citizens in the form of somewhere to meet, play snooker, watch television, use library and socialise, generally over a cup of tea and light refreshment.Providing the opportunity to play competitive snooker or billiards, in the two local leagues with people of like age.
The Arthur Welton Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe charity makes grants to published authors who need extra funding while working on a book.
North Craven Heritage Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageLectures, surveys and guides; drawing maps and plans; publishing a journal, books, pamphlets, papers and reports; monitoring local plans, planning applications and legislation; guided outings; fund raising; use of donations to purchase and conserve historical documents; support for the repair of historic buildings not in private ownership, local conservation initiatives and historical research..
Colchester Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe society encourages high standards of architecture and Town Planning in Colchester.It stimulates public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the area of the Town.It encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity and of historic interest.It pursues these ends by means of , exhibitions, lectures and publications.
The Hull Medical Society
ArtsMedical EducationBursaries to Medical StudentsMedical Library, of which many of the books are very rare
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.