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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Dunston St Peter's School Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe fund raises money for the children of our school (4-11 year old) to benefit. We take on projects ie book fairs, christmas cards, photos, fundraising events and much more. The money is used for enhancing the children's experiences and education.
The James Reginald Heslam Settlement
Arts, EducationA small Trust established many years ago with limited resources. Provides single grants of up to ?1,000 per applicant in or towards the purchase of books and electronic or other equipment and fees for further education. Applicants must reside in or be formerly from Scunthorpe and immediate district and apply in writing or by e-mail.
The Audrey Hudson Educational Fund
Arts, EducationPROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS FOR THE PUPILS OF WRENS NEST PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUDLEY.
British Ornithologists' Club
Arts, ResearchPromotion of scientific discussion and dissemination of scientific information concerned with ornithology, particularly on avian systematics, taxonomy and distribution, pursued through the club's publications, especially the Bulletin and regular meetings.
John Taylor's Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity issues small grants to students going on to Higher Education (excluding A Levels) or those undertaking apprenticeships to assist with the cost of books, tools or equipment. It is for those aged under 25, who live in the Ancient Parish of Bisley (the area includes all of the civil parish of Bisley with Lypiatt, including Eastcombe and Oakridge, most of Bussage and part of Chalford).
Kirtling Poor's Land Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareCharity operates within the education area of Kirtling (Primary School situated at Cheveley). Books and other aids for Religious teaching in Scholl. Also consideration for grants for the elderly, if need should arise.
Neston Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community developmentconservation area planning matters,planting,advice,community enhancement talks,publications of local interest,supporting other local organisations.adopt a station.
The Cartmel Fell Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe Educational Foundation uses its income to help young people under the age of 25 who live within the parish of St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell. It provides assistance in purchasing text books, tools and other equipment necessary for their education. It also supports communal events for children to help foster friendship and community relations in a widespread rural area.
Salford Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthThe provision of a free service whereby blind, partially-sighted or otherwise reading-disabled residents of the whole of the City of Salford can listen to a local news recording each week on memory stick. A free monthly magazine recording is also sent out once a month. Play-back speakers are loaned free to any listener who needs one.
The Bequest Of The Reverend Vicars Walker Bell
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, ProfessionsGrants to Little Gaddesden School for the procurement of books and resources
Charlcutt Reading Room And Library Fund
ArtsSupport of village halls in Charlcutt and the surrounding district. Also charitable purposes for the general benefit of Charlcutt and the surrounding district.
The Avon Talking Magazine Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthWe are a small local charity run entirely by volunteers. We provide blind and partially sighted people with a monthly audio magazine. our aim is to provide a variety of general-interest magazine articles together with a selection of factual and news-related items. By making full use of the Royal Mail 'Articles for the Blind' service we are able to provide this facility without any charge.
Breinton Relief In Need Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Breinton Relief in Need Charity provides financial relief to needy people who live in the parish of Breinton, near Hereford. All forms of need are covered, including financial support for young people's education, such as help with buying educational books or equipment or help with buying equipment to enable them to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
The Pioneer Health Centre Ltd.
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthPHC continues the ideas of the Peckham Experiment, a famous study into health, where community of families discovered how to live a fuller life. Children and couples flourished and habits of healthy living developed. We have a unique stock of books and audiovisual materials that have inspired innovators worldwide.
Southend Toy Library Fhc
Arts, Beneficiary groupOPERATE FROM LIGHTHOUSE CHILD DEVELOPEMENT CENTRE, SNAKES LANE SOUTHEND, PROVIDING A LOAN SCHEME FOR EQUIPMENT & SPECIALISED TOYS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ALSO RUN A SHORT BREAK SCHEME FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND MANY ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARDS THIS GROUP OF CHILDREN-RAISES ALL ITS OWN FUNDS
Dersingham Evening Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupProvision of meeting with speakers and demonstrations, coffee mornings, outings, craft and book club and new interests
Killington Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThis is a purely local charity to help children in the village of Killington with educational expenses, cost of uniforms, books and university expenses.
The Fellowship Of The Lord's Day In Wales (cymdeithas Dydd Yr Arglwydd Yng Nghymru)
Arts, ReligionThe charity supports all the Christian Churches of every denomination in its loyalty to Sunday as a day of worship. It publishes every year a magazine called Inheritance/Et Feddlaeth which appears in March and October, and also holds an annual festival which rotates in North and South Wales.
Fritton (great Yarmouth) Relief In Need Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareBenefits to the elderly/disabled and the sick - help with visits to hospitals, convalescent homes or similar institutions and to those in need and the bereaved.Assist fulltime students, living in Fritton, with funds for text books.
Henry Nicholson's Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, FacilitiesThe Henry Nicholson charity has a current policy of providing Winter fuel allowances for the elderly of the Parish. Graveyard maintenance for those in the parish unable to tend graves. Grants for the purchase of books/equipment for students of the parish. Grants to local primary school for special projects. Donations towards charities that serve the local community.
Winchester And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthWe provide digital sound recordings, of the best achievable quality, of edited extracts from the "Hampshire Chronicle" on a weekly basis, and articles and information of a wider interest as a monthly magazine, to blind or visually impaired people in Winchester and surrounding areas.
The Charity Of Mrs Catherine Bovey For The Distribution Of Bibles And Other Books In The Ancient Parish Of Flaxley, In The County Of Gloucester.
ArtsProvision of Christian religious/moral books for inhabitants of the ancient parish of Flaxley and neighbouring parishes.
Surrey Heath Archaeological And Heritage Trust
Arts, HeritageSmall archaeological surveys; post excavation work; geophysical surveys; small museum collection; reference collections of borderware, clay pipes and iron age finds; dedicated library of books on archaeology and history; experimental archaeology projects; support for local history, YAC and Y3A groups.
Walthamstow Historical Society
Arts, HeritageFounded in 1914, to further the study of local history and publish books in which such knowledge would be available for all comers for all time. Monthly meetings held during the winter season with speakers. Also visits and guided tours locally and further afield. Free guided walks around the local Walthamstow area during the summer.
Chester Society Of Natural Science, Literature And Art
Arts, ResearchRegular lectures on subjects relating to the title of the Society.
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.