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 Mall Nursery And Creche
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareNursery and Creche based in The Mall, Luton shopping Centre. Services include Daycare Nursery and Shoppers Creche operating Mon-Fri 8am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Free Nursery Educational Sessions for children age 3. Planned activities and educational toys including painting, messy play, puzzles, books and toys. A bright, clean and safe outdoor play area including: sand, spades, balls
Alive Publishing Limited
ArtsThe objects of the charity are the advancement anywhere in the world of the Christian religion and other such purposes as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit.The strategies employed by the charity's objectives are to: Publish magazines, books, newspapers and other resources which teach, educate, inform and celebrate Catholic Christian life in all its' breadth and beauty.
The Police Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Saving of livesImproving policing for the benefit of the public by: Undertaking credible quality applied research of direct relevance to policy and practice;Hosting events and independent enquiries into specific policing issues;Offering training and consultancy to help the police and others transfer evidence and knowledge into policy and practice; andDisseminating key issues through publications etc.
Al Jameah Al Sayfiyah Trust
Arts, Religion, Research1. To propagate the ilm of Ahl-e-Bayt and their culture, philosophy, literature and heritage.2. To advance and propogate Islamic culture and education in its widest connotation, directly or indirectly, including the teaching, learning and recitation of Al-Quran.
The Incorporated Society For Psychical Research
ArtsPublication of informative journals. Operation of lending and reading library. Holding of lectures and conferences. Provision of education and advice. Award of grants in aid of research.
Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated)
Arts, HeritageTo facilitate appreciation of the works of the two Poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley and their circle;To keep the House in Rome as a memorial to them by way of a museum and library available to the public;To preserve books and articles linked with the two Poets;To take care of the graves in Rome of the two Poets;To generally preserve the memory and works of the two Poets.
Chawton House Library
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageTo promote study and research into early women's literature.To protect restore and preserve Chawton House, Hampshire and the surrounding estate for the benefit of the public.
The Open-Air Mission
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe Mission is an inter-denominational Christian organisation whose objective is to take the Christian Gospel to the people. The Mission presents the Gospel among children in school assemblies and beach missions; in the open air and at public activities such as race meetings, and distributes Christian literature in the course of its work. There is close co-operation with Christian Churches.
The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom
Arts, ReligionTHE GENERAL PURPOSE OF OUR GUILD IS THE FURTHERENCE AND EXTENSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES. OUR PRINCIPAL MEANS ARE THE APPRECIATION OF THE ENGLISH AND WELSH CATHOLIC HERITAGE THROUGH PILGRIMAGES AND PUBLICATIONS TOGETHER WITH THE CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF THE POOREST PARISHES IN OUR TWENTY-TWO DIOCESES, TOGETHER WITH THE ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM.
Institution Of Royal Engineers
Arts, HeritageThe Institution provides a forum for debate through its sponsorship of joint professional meetings; the publication of articles in its Journal; the maintenance of a Museum and Library for the RE Corps' heritage and archive collection; and the administration of prize funds and a memorials fund. The Institution is a licensed member of the Engineering Council.
Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust)
Arts, ReligionTo support Dr Williams's Library and to maintain an educated Protestant Dissenting Ministry in England and Wales.
Age Exchange
Arts, Beneficiary groupAge Exchange works with older people to improve their quality of life by valuing their reminiscences and giving opportunities for wider appreciation in the form of: - visual and performance arts- health and social care projects- inter-generational programmes - exhibitions - publications- documentary film
Bjs Foundation
Arts, Education, HealthThe principle objective of the Society is to promote the British Journal of Surgery as Europe's leading surgical journal and to support its affiliated surgical associations in Europe in promoting and advancing the practice of surgery by providing research and editorial bursaries, invited lectureships, surgical prizes and general support of surgical meetings across Europe.
The World Parrot Trust
ArtsThe World Parrot Trust conducts and funds conservation projects for rare species of parrot around the world; encourages high standards in pet parrot care; campaigns to halt the trade in wild-caught parrots and informs and educates via our quarterly magazine 'PsittaScene' our monthly eNewsletter 'Flock Talk' and website www.parrots.org.
The Shire Horse Society
Animals, ArtsThe Society's principle charitable objective is the improvement and promotion of English cart horses, more particularly the Shire horse and, to this end, maintaining a Stud Book in which are entered the names of all registered Shire horses complying with the conditions for the time being applied by the Society.
The Arab British Centre
Arts, HousingWorking to improve the British public's understanding of the Arab world, the Centre is home to art exhibitions and a specialist library open to the public. Organising and promoting Arab-related arts and cultural events in the UK including Arabic Calligraphy and language classes, talks on a variety of topics and an award. The Centre houses and supports like-minded organisations at its premises.
The Christadelphian Magazine And Publishing Association
ArtsSupporting and promoting the Christadelphian faith by publishing material in magazines, booklets and books (physical, electronic and online), and by providing other literature, information, services and advice.
The Annals Of Botany Company
Arts, ResearchThe Company delivers public benefit by publishing original plant science in its journals Annals of Botany, AoB Plants, and in silico Plants. It operates on a not-for-profit basis and applies any surpluses to the creation and free distribution world-wide of the botanical media Botany One and The Week in Botany. It also makes selective grants and donations in pursuit of plant science more generally.
The Somerset Archaeological And Natural History Society
Arts, HeritageTo promote the study of archaeology, natural history and history, with particular reference to the historic County of Somerset, in such ways, including publications and information technology, as the Board of Trustees may deem appropriate.
The Ipswich Institute Reading Room And Library
Arts, Charitable activitiesLending library & educational facilities - including courses, lectures and visits - and provision of grants.
Society For Reproduction And Fertility
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchSupports research, education and training in reproductive biology and reproductive science.Holds one or two national or international conferences each year, sometimes in association with other learned societies.Provides grants in support of travel, special publications and other activities as agreed by the the Society's Council of Management.Owns and publishes an academic journal: Reproduction
The London Welsh Centre Trust
Arts, Heritage, ResearchTo provide an educational and cultural centre in or near London to promote the knowledge and use of the welsh language, through educational means; and promote culture and education (e.g. literature, art, music, history, science) particularly relating to Wales and the Welsh people, but not exclusively, for the benefit of the public.
The Genetics Society
Arts, ResearchThe object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists.
National Eczema Society
ArtsThe National Eczema Society exists to support people affected by eczema and to work on their behalf. We run phone and email helplines, websites , publish a wide range of information booklets fact sheets and a quarterly magazine and put people in touch with local support groups. We also support medical research into eczema and provide information resources for healthcare professionals.
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.
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.