Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre
Discover 1,253 Arts charities that specialise in theatre. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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New Earth Theatre Limited
ArtsNew Earth Theatre presents and develops work with British East and South East Asian (BESEA) artists that asks key questions of identity, of the world we live in and our place in that world. They produce touring plays and readings across the year, as well as nurture BESEA talent through their Academy acting and writing courses and Professional Writers Programme.
Seven Dials Playhouse Limited
Arts, EducationThe main objective of the company is to promote and assist education and the Arts for public benefit by research, discussions and seminars, vocational training, the provision of development facilities related to the Arts in general and especially the theatre and with the production of educational plays; and the provision of professional development and training for Actors via a trading subsidiary.
Holbrook Community Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationProvision of preschool education for the village of Holbrook and surrounding area.Fundraising to supplement fees paid by parents and grants from Local Authority. Examples of which include;Trip to the Pantomime, Nativity Performance, Christmas Party for the Children,Haloween Disco ,Spring Disco ,Easter Egg Hunt, Participation in village fete.
The Barn Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritagePresent public productions of plays, musicals etc. - normally 12 shows a season, plus music and comedy nights throughout the year Train people in all aspects of theatre. Run 5 youth groups who learn stagecraft & public performance & we work closely with local schools and colleges to whom we offer workshops & low-cost tickets. Maintain & develop a Grade II listed building.
Wm Brooke Benevolent Fund
Arts, Education, Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareWe offer spaces for conferences, functions and charity events as well as providing adult art classes.The Huddersfield School of Theatre Dance and Northlight physiotherapy gym are also based in our premises. We are a Christian charity and as such are involved with and provide support to Hope Huddersfield which co-ordinate churches across Huddersfield and also home to the Ark Church for services.
The Tillett Trust
ArtsThe main objectives of the Charity are the promotion and advancement of education and in particular musical education and the encouragement of the arts including the arts of music, drama mime dancing and singing.
Maya Productions LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationMaya Productions makes diverse theatre to enable social change and racial justice in the arts. We make theatre led by Global Majority artists (African, South Asian, and Latin American Diasporas), we engage with young people and underrepresented communities through participatory arts projects and we promote workforce inclusion in the creative sector through training, research and mentoring.
The Abbey Theatre Trust (st Albans) Limited
ArtsMain activity staging of theatrical productions for public performance.Other activities include provision of production facilities to other organisations and training in drama and related skills.
Droitwich Theatre And Arts Club Limited
Arts"To involve as many members as possible in all aspects of Theatre".The running of the Norbury Theatre in Droitwich in line with the objectives.
The Stables Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageThe preservation of the 'Stables' building and its operation as a theatre and arts centre.
Stoke-On-Trent Repertory Theatre Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe charity was established to promote, maintain, improve and advance public education, particularly by the production of plays and encouragement of the Arts.The charity is predominately involved with the promotion and maintenance of a theatre building, situate on Leek Road, Stoke on Trent with priority of use given to the Stoke on Trent Repertory Players.
Unity Theatre Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesGives grants to organisations and promotes and educates the public in the art of theatre and drama
Skylight Circus In Education
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HealthLife-changing social circus projects improve health and well-being.Collaborations: professionals and members create productions.Fully accessible circus school/studio theatre, Rochdale.Regular classes: circus, aerial, performance.Outreach.Specialisms: circus with disability, mental health, challenging young people, diversityAddress challenges in communities with multiple deprivation.
Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTHE MAIN OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE OWNERSHIP AND UPKEEP OF THE BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE, A GRADE 2* LISTED BUILDING.THE CHARITY RECEIVES RENTAL INCOME FROM THE LETTING OF THE THEATRE, A SHOP AND KIOSKS.THE CHARITY, PERIODICALLY, HAS APPEALS TO RAISE MONIES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES TO SUPPORT ITS MAIN OBJECT.
Theatro Technis Company Limited
Arts, FacilitiesTheatro Technis runs a fully equipped theatre venue , a cultural & social community centre, providing education and training in all aspects of theatre craft.
The Gate Theatre Company Limited
ArtsThe charity's objectives are educational and its principal activity continues to be that of the production of theatrical art performances, introducing international drama to the British stage and public, and the upkeep and promotion of the theatre to that end.
The Lace Market Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Heritageto promote education particularly by the provision of facilities for the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts and to preserve the building of historical and architectural interest known as the Lace Market Theatre
Winchester Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur dramatics society
Art Of The Puppet Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationSupporting the presentation of puppet shows to children and adults. Running puppet workshops for schools. Supporting the Puppet Theatre Barge productions. Supporting two trainee puppeteers annually. Contributions to the making of puppet productions.
Brighton Theatre Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationProvision of Musical theatre training and performnce to the company membership. All aspects of theatrical eductaion are address. Clear Youth objectives in educating those from 7-16 years
League Of Welldoers
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureMonday to Friday we provide daily subsidised lunches and activities e.g. exercise classes, theatre visits, afternoon dances etc for older people as well as facilities for all ages including drama and sport. We also have meeting rooms which are used by other organisations from the local area.
Forest Forge Theatre Company
ArtsTHE CHARITY'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PRODUCE AND TOUR THEATRE PRODUCTIONS AND TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PARTICIPATORY CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMME.
The Stour Festival Company Limited
ArtsThe objectives of the Charity are the promotion and encouragement of the Arts by the production of primarily, musical recitals, but not excluding opera, plays, drama, lectures, readings and other artistic activities of an educational nature.
Women And Theatre (birmingham) Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupWomen & Theatre use theatre and interactive drama, to promote the wellbeing of the whole community, to deepen understanding and affect change. The majority of its work is delivered in partnership with diverse organisations within arts, education, health and social care sectors.
Border Crossings Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareBorder Crossings works in intercultural performance, education, community projects and publishing. The charity produces theatre in collaboration with overseas partners, and with diverse UK communities. It produces festivals showcasing diverse, minority cultures. Each artistic project is accompanied by youth and education work, particularly with minority groups and disadvantaged young people.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many theatre arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,253 registered theatre arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the theatre 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 theatre arts charities?
Theatre 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 theatre arts charities?
Across all theatre 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 theatre arts charities?
Theatre 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.