Arts Charities That specialise in Media
Discover 85 Arts charities that specialise in media. 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 Royal National Theatre
ArtsThe National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio.
The London Symphony Orchestra Limited
ArtsThe principal activity of the LSO is the provision of a Symphony Orchestra for high quality musical performances, broadcasting and recordings and supporting this work with a music education programme designed to reach a wide range of people.
Broadcasting Support Services
ArtsBSS empowers people to take action to improve their lives, by providing access to impartial information and advice. Services available include contact centres, incorporating helplines providing support and guidance; digital media, including web design and development and other forms of online communication such as SMS and web chat; and distribution and fulfilment of hard copy information material.
Welsh National Opera Limited
ArtsThe company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications.
Premier Christian Media Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionPromotion of the Christian religion through radio broadcast, magazine publication, online activity and events. Support of all those in need through a Lifeline telephone service. Encouragement and support for the church in the use of new media. Campaigning on single-issues which are of concern to Christians and the church.
Halle Concerts Society
ArtsThe Halle Concerts Society maintains and manages the Halle Orchestra. It promotes concerts by the Orchestra and other artists and ensembles in Manchester; presents concerts throughout the UK and overseas in association with local promoters, produces recordings and radio and television broadcasts and undertakes a full programme of educational and outreach work.
City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, HousingPromoting concerts in Birmingham. Taking part in concerts at other venues in the UK and around the world. Broadcasting and recording work. Extensive education programme. Running 3 unpaid professional choruses and an auditioned youth choir in partnership with Birmingham Music Services. Management of CBSO Centre, the Orchestra's administration and rehearsal home and medium sized performance venue.
The Thomson Foundation
ArtsPrimary activities are concerned with the training of television, radio, newspaper, magazine and news agency personnel; the encouragement of good management practices; technical assistance in print and broadcasting; and help and advice in the development of new outlets for journalists and broadcasters, including the internet.
Feba Radio
ArtsAs followers of Jesus Christ, we enable partners and communities to use life-giving media to bring lasting transformation.
Kenneth Copeland Ministries
Arts, Crime and Justice, ReligionThe provision of Christian teaching materials including books, audio/visual products, a monthly magazine, TV broadcasting, website downloads, a prayer phone-line and a specific Christian-based ministry to prisoners.
Trans World Radio Limited
ArtsInternational Christian broadcasting
Philadelphia Church Of God
Arts, ReligionThe charity seeks to advance the Christian religion by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the Bible mainly through:- 1) Broadcasting and distributing Christian messages 2) Producing and distributing literature 3) Holding local church meetings and assemblies 4) Ordaining and granting credentials or licences to preach to such individuals considered by the charity to be qualified.
International Institute Of Communications
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, SocietyTo provide a forum for those operating in the digital economy to identify and discuss issues and practices in the digital world (including advertising and trade related matters) and to promote the formulation of regulations and best practices to ensure that they benefit the public, provide appropriate safeguards for children and other vulnerable users and protect civil and human rights.
Radio Academy
ArtsThe Charity operates for the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in all aspects of radio broadcasting and audio production in the UK in order to maximise the potential of educational benefits this may bring. The company's subsidiary produces amongst other events the Radio Academy Awards and the Radio Festival both of which are in line with the main objectives of the Charity.
High Polymer Research Group
Arts, ResearchThe High Polymer Research Group fosters and encourages the broadcasting and interchange of leading resarch in the area of polymer and biopolymer science and engineering. The principal instrument is an annual conference of leading academics and industrialist who present their newest findings to an invited audience. Attendance of early career researchers is enabled through sponsorship.
Grace Wyndham Goldie (bbc) Trust Fund
Arts, Social welfareThe Trust helps those, at present or previously engaged in broadcasting, who are currently suffering financial hardship or who need assistance with education. Grants are paid to the individuals on a discretionary basis in light of their financial circumstances.
The Institute Of Professional Sound
ArtsSupports those working in professional audio in an operational capacity within the media industry with training and personal development opportunities.
Good News Broadcasting Association (great Britain) Limited
Arts, ReligionThrough clear Bible teaching, to promote the Christian faith, encouraging Christians to become active in service of the Church and community. Meeting the spiritual, social and emotional needs of the general public across the UK and in many continents of the world, using radio, satellite, the internet and printed media.Known by many as Back to the Bible Broadcast, UK.
National Association Of Hospital Broadcasting Organisations
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthPromotes hospital, health & wellbeing broadcasting in the UK.Acts as umbrella organisation supporting independent local hospital, health & wellbeing broadcasting organisations.
Newton-Le-Willows Boys And Girls Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe club offers youth group activities to seniors (12-18) and juniors (8-11 Years), these activities are educational and recreational. A group of volunteers and paid staff run these groups.WA12Radio station now belongs to Newton Boys and Girls Club. A community radio used by the local community for the community. We broadcast online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Harvest Christian Fellowship
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfarePimarily the promotion of the Christian faith by provision of a place of worship, the carrying out of religious services, relief of poverty through practical and financial assistance, preparation and broadcast of Christian teaching material along with the provision of children's and youth activities
Radio Lollipop International Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe company plays a monitoring role within a group of charities spread around the world, all operating under the Radio Lollipop banner. Countries represented are England, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and the USA. The charities have the common objective of providing care, comfort and entertainment to children in hospital through broadcasting and play activities.
Prayer For The Nations
Arts, EducationRod & Julie Anderson founded Prayer for the Nations in 1991. We work internationally through Strategic Prayer Schools, Prayer Summits, residential conferences, TV broadcasts, Bible teaching and training, and other special strategic events. Our aim is to unite the hearts of all Gods people, irrespective of race, gender, age or denomination.
Parc And Dare Band
Arts, HousingParc & Dare founded in 1893 in Cwmparc in the Rhondda. Its successes are legendary inc. championship prizes, hundreds of concerts performances at home and abroad; been the focus of countless journal, press articles & amassing over 250 media broadcasts, numerous cds and recordings.The band promotes the art of music making provides learning and performing opportunities to all sectors and age groups.
Birmingham Hospital Broadcasting Network
Arts, Health, LeisureProviding entertainment for hospital in patients
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many media arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 85 registered media arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the media 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 media arts charities?
Media 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 media arts charities?
Across all media 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 media arts charities?
Media 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.