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Arts Charities That specialise in Media and publishing

Discover 5,863 Arts charities that specialise in Media and publishing. Use the search below to filter within these results.

5,863
Charities
£11,057,005,118
Total Income
£406,418
Avg Income
92.2%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Theatre Royal Bath Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group

To promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, literature, sculpture and painting, particularly but not exclusively for children and young people

Latest Income: £19,688,197
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Broadcasting Support Services

Arts

BSS 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.

Latest Income: £18,242,019
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Welsh National Opera Limited

Arts

The 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.

Latest Income: £18,006,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Screenskills Limited

Arts

We are the industry-led skills body for the UK?s screen-based creative industries, including film, high end and other television, VFX, animation and games.We work across the UK with employers, individuals, learning/training providers, trade associations, unions and government to ensure the screen industries have the skilled workforce they need. We identify training needs and help tackle them.

Latest Income: £17,450,415
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art

Arts, Leisure

To promote and operate an academy of dramatic art. To advance the art of drama by means of giving instruction in and promoting the study, practice and knowledge of dramatic literature. To promote and supervise such instruction most condusive to the cultivation and dissemination of the art of drama in the United Kingdom and English speaking world.

Latest Income: £16,724,000
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Active Luton

Arts, Education, Leisure

Operation of sports facilities, development of sport in the community and assisting with the delivery of sport as part of the school curriculum. Also promoting the value of sport & physical activity in addressing the wider agendas of health improvement, lifelong learning & community well-being.Operates Library services.

Latest Income: £15,701,641
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Bauer Radio's Cash For Kids Charities

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Bauer Media's Cash for Kids is a grant-giving national charity with regional teams operating in 23 locations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs.

Latest Income: £15,249,185
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The College Of St Mary Magdalene In The University Of Cambridge

Arts, Education

The provision of education to undergraduate and graduate students. The advancement of knowledge and learning by supporting research pursued by academics and by funding research fellowships. The College maintains the Pepys Library, a collection of international significance, which provides an educational resource.

Latest Income: £15,101,191
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Leeds Heritage Theatres

Arts

Maintain and develop the Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. Offer drama, opera, ballet, musicals, comedy, variety, pantomime and arthouse / mainstream films. Increase engagement with performing arts and with heritage of these listed buildings through innovative learning and interpretation programmes.

Latest Income: £14,926,531
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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German School Association Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

To educate children and adults in the language, literature and general culture of GermanyTo promote the education of German speaking persons of all ages resident in Germany and elsewhere in the language, literature and general culture of EnglandGenerally to promote the study of German culture in England, and English culture in Germany.

Latest Income: £14,541,392
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The National Literacy Trust

Arts, Social welfare

We are an independent charity that transforms lives through literacy. We improve reading, writing, speaking and listening in communities where poverty is on the increase and literacy levels are low. Our research and analysis make us the leading authority on literacy and drive our interventions. Our work is focused on critical moments in literacy development when we can make the greatest impact.

Latest Income: £14,270,653
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Earlham Institute

Arts, Research

The advancement of biological & biotechnological science by undertaking & promoting research in biology at the molecular level & the genomic functions of organisms by: generating, analysing & sharing genome sequences; facilitating other researchers by providing access to our data analysis resources & tools; & educating others through comprehensive training programmes, publications & outreach work.

Latest Income: £14,089,000
Areas of Operation: Colombia
Status: Registered
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The Royal Society Of Medicine

Arts, Health

1. Broad range of educational activities/opportunities for doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeons, including students, and for allied healthcare professionals.2. Exchange of information/ideas on medicine, within the health professions and with public opinion.3. Publish medical books, and distance learning materials.4. Maintain one of the largest medical libraries in Europe.

Latest Income: £14,026,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Health, Research

Raises funds to support Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Hospitals; connecting givers and causes, supporting projects and facilities beyond the boundaries of NHS funding to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes in patient experience, clinical care, research and education. Successor to 1048868 - see www.act4addenbrookes.org.uk/Aboutus/Publications for annual report 2016/17 & earlier years.

Latest Income: £13,928,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pancreatic Cancer UK

Arts, Charitable activities, Health

We provide expert, personalised support and information via our Support Line and through our range of publications. We fund innovative research to find the breakthroughs that will change how we understand, diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer. We campaign for change; for better care, treatment and research and for pancreatic cancer to have the recognition it needs.

Latest Income: £13,742,059
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Radha Soami Satsang Beas British Isles

Arts, Research

Commission and distribute literature on the Radha Soami teachings. Guide authors in their research and writings on spirituality and religion. Raise awareness of organ donations and support NHS in holding blood donation camps. Support other Charities in UK and Europe with similar objectives to its own to hold weekly and national meetings where discourses on the Radha Soami teachings are given.

Latest Income: £13,138,343
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lincoln College Oxford

Arts, Education

The principal focus of the College's activities is on its academic work: that is, high quality research and the education of new generations of students in a range of subject areas. The College provides facilities for study, in the form of teaching and seminar rooms, lecture theatres, a Library and co-operative access to the laboratory and other facilities provided by Oxford University.

Latest Income: £12,964,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society

Arts, Beneficiary group

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society's mission is to promote the love of music. Activities include: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir; Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Youth, Community and Gospel Choirs; CD label RLPOlive; an education and participation programme; and contemporary, jazz and world music alongside rock, pop, comedy and classic films in Philharmonic Hall.

Latest Income: £12,640,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Dr Daniel Williams (commonly Known As Dr Williams's Trust)

Arts, Religion

To support Dr Williams's Library and to maintain an educated Protestant Dissenting Ministry in England and Wales.

Latest Income: £12,442,015
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Booktrust

Arts, Beneficiary group

Reading changes lives. Booktrust ensures all children and families have the opportunity to enjoy and be confident in their reading. We provide expertise for parents and professionals to make quality choices of reading for children. We engage with communities in the promotion of reading. And we advocate for national and local policies to recognise the social and economic importance of reading.

Latest Income: £12,431,928
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Chetham's Hospital School And Library

Arts, Education, Health

Provision of a musical and academic education to young prople between the ages of 8 and 18. To provide, under the terms of Humphrey Chetham's will, a "Library within the Town of Manchester, for the use of scholars, and others well affected, to resort unto". Maintenance and improvement of the School, Library and Hospital premises and the award of allowances and other financial assistance.

Latest Income: £12,303,043
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Premier Christian Media Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Religion

Promotion 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.

Latest Income: £12,172,588
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Ashridge (bonar Law Memorial) Trust

Arts, Education

ASHRIDGE UNDERTAKES 3 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES. PRAGMATIC RESEARCH RELEVANT TO ALL BUSINESS SECTORS IS WIDELY DISSEMINATED THROUGH PROGRAMMES, PUBLICATIONS AND THE INTERNET. THE HISTORIC ESTATE IS WELL MAINTAINED AND REGULARLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COMPRISES MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PUBLIC AND CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES, WITH THE OPTION OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS.

Latest Income: £11,897,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Gard'ner Memorial Limited

Arts, Education

The main activity of the company, which is a charitable company limited by guarantee, having no share capital, is to provide an education to meet the specific needs of all the boys admitted to the school, who have in common the fact that they would not thrive in mainstream schooling and who need additional help and support, especially in the areas of numeracy and literacy skills.

Latest Income: £11,644,839
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The College Of Optometrists

Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, Research

THE COLLEGE IS THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH BODY FOR OPTOMETRY IN THE UK, PROMOTING OPTOMETRY TO KEY UK STAKEHOLDERS AND LOBBYING LEGISLATORS.WE FUND UNIVERSITY-BASED RESEARCH; DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT;PUBLISH A LEARNED JOURNAL; ARE THE SOLE UK REGULATOR APPROVED BODY TO ASSESS FITNESS TO PRACTICE IN THE UK;HOUSE AN OPTICAL MUSEUM AND OPTICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY.

Latest Income: £10,898,949
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many Media and publishing arts charities are there in the UK?

There are 5,863 registered Media and publishing arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the Media and publishing 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 and publishing arts charities?

Media and publishing arts charities reported a combined annual income of £11.1bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for Media and publishing arts charities?

Across all Media and publishing arts charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 92.2%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of Media and publishing arts charities?

Media and publishing arts charities have an average annual income of £406k. 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.