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Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre

Discover 1,253 Arts charities that specialise in theatre. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,253
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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

New Earth Theatre Limited

Arts

New 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.

Latest Income: £254,705
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Seven Dials Playhouse Limited

Arts, Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £250,443
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Holbrook Community Playgroup

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education

Provision 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.

Latest Income: £246,397
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Barn Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage

Present 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.

Latest Income: £243,288
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Wm Brooke Benevolent Fund

Arts, Education, Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £241,542
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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The Tillett Trust

Arts

The 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.

Latest Income: £241,281
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Maya Productions LTD

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

Maya 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.

Latest Income: £239,231
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Abbey Theatre Trust (st Albans) Limited

Arts

Main 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.

Latest Income: £239,042
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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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.

Latest Income: £235,704
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Stables Trust Limited

Arts, Heritage

The preservation of the 'Stables' building and its operation as a theatre and arts centre.

Latest Income: £230,812
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Stoke-On-Trent Repertory Theatre Limited

Arts, Charitable activities

The 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.

Latest Income: £229,799
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Unity Theatre Trust

Arts, Charitable activities

Gives grants to organisations and promotes and educates the public in the art of theatre and drama

Latest Income: £228,386
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Skylight Circus In Education

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health

Life-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.

Latest Income: £227,108
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Charitable activities

THE 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.

Latest Income: £226,860
Areas of Operation: Blackpool
Status: Registered
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Theatro Technis Company Limited

Arts, Facilities

Theatro Technis runs a fully equipped theatre venue , a cultural & social community centre, providing education and training in all aspects of theatre craft.

Latest Income: £224,641
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Gate Theatre Company Limited

Arts

The 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.

Latest Income: £224,049
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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The Lace Market Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Heritage

to 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

Latest Income: £213,183
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Winchester Dramatic Society

Arts

Amateur dramatics society

Latest Income: £210,215
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Art Of The Puppet Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

Supporting 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.

Latest Income: £207,392
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Brighton Theatre Group

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

Provision 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

Latest Income: £206,760
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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League Of Welldoers

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Monday 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.

Latest Income: £206,751
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Forest Forge Theatre Company

Arts

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PRODUCE AND TOUR THEATRE PRODUCTIONS AND TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PARTICIPATORY CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMME.

Latest Income: £202,487
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Stour Festival Company Limited

Arts

The 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.

Latest Income: £197,581
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Women And Theatre (birmingham) Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group

Women & 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.

Latest Income: £193,078
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Border Crossings Company Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Border 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.

Latest Income: £191,149
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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.