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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Southern History Society
Arts, HeritagePublication of journal 'Southern History' and arranging conferences, both for educational purposes.
Jane Palmer's Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, ReligionProviding income for students at College, University & Further Education for residents of Burgh le Marsh up to the age of 25. To provide the local C of E School with extra money for books, etc. The money is provided from rent income from a parcel of land left for this purpose.
Frome Valley School Ptfa
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaise money to provide resources eg books, musical instruments, play equipment, for Frome Valley First School
Church Hall, Whyteleafe (literary Institute)
Arts, Facilities, Religion, ResearchThe interest on the Literary Institute Trust whyteleafe - investments is used to foster the appreciation of Science Art and Literature and to assist adults learning in Whyteleafe seeking to benefit from further educational training.
British Clematis Society
Arts, Leisure, ResearchThe aims of the Charity are to encourage, improve and extend the cultivation of clematis and to disseminate knowledge of clematis and clematis culture by means of publications, promotions, exhibitions, scientific research, national co-operation and exchange, meetings, conferences, horticultural shows and other appropriate activities.
The British Association For The Study Of Religions (basr)
ArtsThe British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) promotes the study of the world's religions amongst interested scholars and students through its annual conference, a regular newsletter and publications such as the electronic journal DISKUS. It is affiliated internationally to both the IAHR and EASR.
Hambleton Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo support children in the village of Hambleton who need financial help in purchasing school books uniforms school trips etc.
Edmund Howard Charity
Arts, HousingMaking funds available for Christian Charities, such as Green Pastures in London which supplies homes for homeless people and Wordwise Christian bookshop which supplies books and comfort to the local community in the South Hams area
Jehangir Manek Anklesaria Charitable Trust
ArtsThe Trust advertises in medical journals, inviting applications from potential beneficiaries. The trust manager reviews applications for grants when received and grants are awarded by the trustee at its discretion.
Reverend Thomas Woolsey's Charity (thornhaugh With Wansford)
Arts, EducationThe charity was created to assist financially those in Wansford and Thornhaugh who wish to proceed on to further education. We help by means of a grant in the form of book tokens or special equipment needed for a specific course or other relevant educational costs approved by the Trustees. We also have the capacity to give support to those in need in these villages.
Sandhills Community Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo raise funds to buy equipment, books etc for Sandhills School.
The Retford And District Historical And Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageHold monthly lectures on subjects relating to local history. Arrange at least 2 evening outings and 1 day trip per annum. Produce publications on local history. Occasional open lecture with well known speaker.
Oakley Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesGrants to people aged 16-25 living in Oakley, for the purpose of educational books, equipment or tools.
Holmewood Toy Library
Artsloan toys free of charge
Merseyside Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageProvides members of the public monthly lectures in winter, monthly day trips in summer plus an annual weekend away. Produces an occasional journal on regional archaeological developments. Organises community archaeology projects.
Fuel Allotment Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationFuel grants to the over 60s and younger residents of Culmstock needing help with heating bills. Also grants to students resident in Culmstock to purchase books for college courses.
The City Of Durham Trust
ArtsThe Trust encourages appreciation, and furthers the conservation, of the city and its environs. It participates fully in planning matters, holds lectures, makes occasional visits, issues regular newsletters and publishes occasional book, makes annual award for architecture and in 'Beautiful Durham' competition.
Mourholme Local History Society
Arts, HeritageProvide lectures by visiting speakers on historical events in the area. Encourage members to carry out and publish their own research.Publish a magazine and books concerning the historic parish of Warton, which included the townships of Borwick, Carnforth, Priest Hutton, Silverdale, Yealand Conyers and Yealand Redmayne.Store archives of historic material of local concern.Establish web site
Rossendale Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthWeekly provision of recorded media to registered visually impaired persons in the Rossendale area, which contain information and news from the local paper and also magazine type articles. Electronic readers are supplied where necessary.
Cranmer Hall
ArtsCurrent activities involve purchase of Christian literature and support of Christian activities for the benefit of the people of Ilfracombe and especially of those in the parish of St Philip and St James.
The Society For Italic Handwriting
ArtsEncourging the use of better handwriting especially Italic handwriting. Forming where possible teaching seminars or similar activities. Publishing magazines and other literature for the betterment of handwriting.
Friends Of The Church In India
Arts, Associations, ReligionHolds an Annual Day for members and guests. Publishes 'Pilgrim' magazine twice a year. Encourages interest in and prayer for the Church in India, in particular CNI and CSI and unity. Seeks to promote unity in the church in the UK. Arranges lectures and other events from time to time.
Wollaton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureMonthly meetings with Speakers on various topics. Additional meetings of interest groups - gardening, scrabble, rummikub, walking, craft, book club. Outings to places of interest, theatre, etc. Fund raising for various local charities and community projects.
Sheffield Autistic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportSupport group run by volunteers who are parents/carers of people who are on the Autistic Spectrum and/or are on the Autistic Spectrum themselves. Hold online evening meetings via Zoom for Autistic Adults each month. Hold fortnightly Art and Wellbeing sessions for Autistic Adults. Have a library of books relating to Autism for members to borrow. Have up to date info on our website.
John Stuart Mill Institute
ArtsThe Institute sponsors lectures and publications on current affairs issues in line with its founding principles
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.