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
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The National Society For Research Into Allergy
Arts, HealthSupporting members, helping diagnose allergies, by counselling, suggesting allergists, supplying Reaction our magazine. Working closely with a number of Consultant Allergists in the UK. We are also looking at the possibility of supporting some research into treatment for multiple allergy in the not too distant future.
Evan Richard Jones Prize Fund In Connection With Bethesda (dyffryn Ogwen) Grammar And Bilateral Schools
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationPurchase of books to be given as a prize to the 2 boys and 2 girls who in the opinion of the Headmaster shall have shown the most progress during the year.
St Leonard With Holy Trinity Exeter Ecclesiastical Charity
Arts, ReligionFurthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the area of benefit and particularly in or towards the upkeep of the Parish Church and Chapels of Ease located therein and the purchase and distribution of Bibles and other religious literature.
House Of Lords Collection Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe objects of the House of Lords Collection Trust are the establishment and maintenance of a collection of works of art, books, manuscripts and other documents and objects relating to or having a connection with the UK and its government or the House of Lords and its members with a view to the continuing education of the public in its knowledge of government and the constitution.
Whitfield Old Church School Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareBibles books and clothing for young children
Alexander Wrawby Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationSmall grants (·25) to village children leaving primary school. Small grants in response to requests from local primary school/nursery for educational items eg. hymn books.
The Anglo-American Music Trust
Arts, EducationThe Anglo-American Music Trust was founded in 1987 with the special objective of furthering the cause of American music in Great Britain. These objectives have included supporting live performances, recordings, publications, lectures and recitals and awarding study grants, bursaries and scholarships. The Trust has also supported new commissions and U.K. premieres of American compositions.
Henry Walter's Educational Charity
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionGrants to former pupils of Elkesley, Gamston & Walesby Schools for Educational purposes eg book purchase for Higher Ed. Also grants to pupils of Elkesley, Gamston & Walesby C of E Schools for educational purposes eg music fees.
Great Milton School Trust Fund
Arts, Education, Religion, SocietyThe charity provides a token of recognition in the form of a book to pupils of Great Milton Church of England Primary School who are seen to be making an effort to undertake activities or who have undertaken activities with a view to personal improvement in any field or with a view to good citizenship.
The Lancashire And Cheshire Entomological Society
ArtsFurthering the study of insects and allied groups, particularly in North West England and North Wales. It does this by holding meetings, running training courses, organising public events for people of all ages, and occasional publications.
Caroline Turner's Charity
ArtsPayment for Christian activities in North Ferriby including Christian education and teaching. Purchase of books and other aids to explain Christian beliefs and actions.
The Anglican Association
Arts, ReligionThe Association seeks to uphold the traditional teaching of the Christian religion as held by the Church of England; it does so through grants and publications.
The Lawrie Blackhall Memorial Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe awarding of one annual book prize to a child attending the West Wittering Parochial Church School. Such prize to be known as the Blackhall Prize.After provision of the Blackhall Prize any balance shall be paid to any charitable Christian Education Project being undertaken the said parish.
Fordingbridge Toy Library
ArtsProvide toys for hire in a safe and welcoming environment
Spencer (library) Trust Fund
ArtsTHE UPKEEP OF BEVERLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Free School Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionMAKES GRANTS FOR BOOKS/STUDY TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN FULL-TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING (post 16). AND MAKES GRANTS FOR BOOKS AND MATERIALS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS WITHIN THE AREA OF KINGSTHORPE, NORTHAMPTON.
Cambridge Historical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Cambridge Historical Society was started in 1923 as the Faculty's first research seminar, the following year began publishing the Cambridge Historical Journal, one of the country's leading scholarly periodicals, and more recently has been making annual awards of small grants to support research.
Thomas Sparke
Arts, ReligionFor education, books and church fabric
Lewes And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthTo produce and distribute tapes weekly to the blind, containing local news from the Sussex Express and a selection of magazine items.
Welsh Harp Conservation Group
Arts, Charity and VCS supportEnvironment, conservation and heritage work is undertaken by the trustees and volunteers at and for the Welsh Harp/Brent Reservoir in North West London. Grants are applied for to fund these activities and contractors employed for some of the larger or more technical tasks required in the conservation of the Reservoir. Literature is published to support the site's importance wherever possible.
The Charity Of Florence Baber
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareFounded in 1715 to help, poor children apprentices to some honest calling. The Charity seeks to assist young people under the age of 25 in their preparation for work, training or higher education.This has included: Equipment for training. Travel or living expenses for training courses. Purchase of books and voluntary work. Awards are modest but seek to facilitate learning, access and opportunity.
Women's Institute - Bingham
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupmonthly meetings with speaker book club walking group craft group theatre group thursday coffee morning serving the public on market day christmas and summer fair in the village
The Birmingham And Five Counties Architectural Association Trust
Arts, ResearchTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ARCHITECTURE WITHIN THE WEST MIDLANDS COVERED BY THE RIBA REGION . ASSISTANCE OF CHARITABLE PROVISION FOR MEMBERS AND FORMER RIBA MEMBERS .GENERAL UPKEEP OF ARCHITECTURAL LIBRARY OF BOOKS AND DRAWINGS .
The Francis Trust
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe charity is responsible for the maintenance, protection and display of the Chesham Town Picture, under the terms of the Francis Trust document dated 1982. Following display in the town library and a restoration in 2012/13, the picture was moved to Chesham Museum in 2013. With the closure of the museum in 2017 the picture now resides in the meeting room of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Chesham.
The Diocesan Digest Sound Magazine Of Lichfield Cathedral
Arts, Health, ReligionProvide a mailing of tapes or memory sticks monthly to visually impaired recipients giving details of activities within the Lichfield diocese which we feel may be of interest. These are mainly of a religious nature.
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.