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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Colchester Archaeological Group
Arts, HeritageThrough lectures, study visits, publications, excavations and fieldwork to educate and promote a knowledge of and interest in archaeology, both generally and with particular reference to Colchester and district
Guermonprez Museum Collection
Arts, Heritage, ResearchCare & making available for access where appropriate (including specialist research & loans) of the Guermonprez Collection within the overall Portsmouth Museums Service. The Collection comprises natural history material including preserved mammals,birds,reptiles,fish,insects,shells,botanical & geological artefacts,scientific watercolours,books, & photos of social history topics.
Friends Of The Bodleian
Arts, Associations, Education, HeritageAcquiring by gift, purchase or otherwise, and present to the Bodleian Library rare printed books and manuscripts as well as other items of literary, musical, historical or artistic interest, assisting the library in the purchase of any such material and its preservation; promoting and supporting the library in its aim to fulfil the needs of the University of Oxford.
Suffolk Book League
Arts, Beneficiary groupOrganises presentations by authors, which are attended by members of Suffolk Book League and by members of public. Has outreach programme providing reading materials to children and supports literacy projects,
Broadway Infant School Fund
Arts, Childcare, EducationSchool trips, sale of uniform, purchase of books, donations
Richard Jones Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationEducational grants are given to students at school, college and university to assist with course books and equipment who are resident in the villages of Chew Magna, Stanton Drew, Stanton Prior, Stowey Sutton and Newton St Loe. Small donations are given to those who are both elderly and in need at Christmas time.
Friends Of Smithy Bridge School Assosiation
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareThe Friends of Smithy Bridge School Association organise fundraising and social activities to benefit the children of Smithy Bridge Primary School. Egs of activities: Quiz Night, Xmas fair, Oompah night, Summer Fair, Magic show, mothers and fathers day gifts. Egs of items purchased in 2015/16 guided reading books, christmas parties and gifts,school extension fund, contributuon to year 6 PGL.
The Shiloh Pentecostal Fellowship Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, Social welfareWeekly befriending coffee sessions for multicultual communities especially the isolated; setting up of a community info point. Weekly children & youths activities including, group discussions, games, setting up of community library. Educational trips and half term music workshop. Community Visitations. Evangelistic outreach. Advice and counselling. Donations to individuals and charities.
The Sir Heinz Koeppler Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, FacilitiesThe Trust advances the Wilton Park purpose through educational activities, such as funding participants identified by Wilton Park, the FCDO policy forum. Recently the Trust has sponsored, written and edited a major book on Wilton Park's global policy discussions since 1946 - see https://www.routledge.com/The-Policies-and-Power-of-Public-Diplomacy-Wilton-Parks-Road/Hopkinson/p/book/9781032831251
Banbury Historical Society
Animals, Arts, HeritageHold monthly meetings addressed by speakers on wide variety of historical subjects. Publish annual journal 'Cake and Cock Horse' containing articles of local historical interest. Publish occasional research volumes on local historical subjects. Arrange summer outings to places of local historical interest.
The Hahnemann House Trust
Arts, Health, Heritage, HousingA public museum for housing and exhibition of relics belonging to Dr Samuel Hahnemann, a public library for housing and reading of publications of Dr Samuel Hahanemann. All in aid of advancement of the teaching and practice of homeopathy and research in matters relating to homeopathy
The E A Bowles Of Myddelton House Society
Arts, LeisureTo educate the general public by stimulating a greater interest in and knowledge of the horticultural works and publications of the late Edward Augustus Bowles of Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield
Chaloners Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesProvides grants to people who have not attained the age of 25 years and are resident in the Parish of Braunton for financial assistence with providing books, tools etc to assist in their education
Cercle Francais De Winchester
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in French language, French literature, french history, and French culture in the City of Winchester and the surrounding region.
Kirton-In-Lindsey Exhibition Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationBook Grants to students attending higher education (ie University).Students must live in the following parishes: Kirton in Lindsey,Blyborough, Grayingham, Hibaldstow, Manton, Northorpe, Redbourne, Scotter, Scotton and Waddingham.Students must also have attended one of the following Primary Schools for at least 2 years:Kirton in Lindsey, Scotter, Messingham, Waddingham or Hibaldstow
Roger Sawrey's Bequest
ArtsThe purpose of the bequest is to provide Bibles, other Christian books and materials and financial support in the advancement of the Christian religion in the area of Cumbria that corresponds with the parish of Ulverston in 1718, especially to those of limited means.
The Flame Trust
Arts, ReligionWe produce and publish a quarterly magazine called The Flame for the spread of evangelical Christian truth, in particular the deepening of spiritual life and the encouragement of Christian witness and service.
Great Yarmouth Local History And Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageTo facilitate the study and exchange of local history and archaeology information in Great Yarmouth and district through meetings and publication of books.GYLH&AS provides information to the public, provides speakers for local meetings, works with local archaeological and other groups in the area. It interacts with local museums & runs a YAC in conjunction with the Time & Tide Museum.
The Kuyper Foundation
Arts, Saving of livesThe advancement of the Christian religion by publishing literature, producing audio-visual materials and running lecture courses and conferences.
Warwick Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupEducation by various speakers, outings, classes. Walking activities. Drama Activities. Book Club. Knit & Natter Group. Singing Group. Whist Group. Wine Club. Craft Club.
Hough And District Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthWALKING,DARTS,BOWLING,LUNCH CLUB, BOOK CLUB, CRAFT GROUP, QUIZ GROUP, THEATRE GROUP .SEVERAL MEMBERS KNIT FOR THE LOCAL HOSPITAL.
Aldworth's Educational Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareMakes grants for educational purposes to children and young people who either live or were educated or currently attend school in the Borough of Basingstoke and Deane. Applicants will be in financial need and grants may be awarded for school trips, travel, books, equipment or clothing.
Folkestone Primary Academy Parents, Teachers, Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFund-raising activities include Summer & Christmas Fairs as well as Quiz, Movie & Bingo Nights. Funds are then re-distributed back to the school by way of purchasing additional equipment and supporting events such as Book Week.
British Hosta And Hemerocallis Society
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePromoting the study and cultivation of Hosta and Hemerocallis through garden show displays, permanent hosta displays at public gardens, local talks, meetings and publications throughout the year
The Lowestoft And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthWe produce digital editions on usb drives for visually impaired persons in local area, weekly news, fortnightly information, monthly magazine.
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.