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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.

Nonentities Society

Arts

The provision of live theatre for the people and district of Wyre Forest

Latest Income: £161,508
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Archway Theatre Company Limited

Arts

The production and performance of plays and to encourage adults and juniors to become involved in all aspects of theatre, for the benefit of the local community and beyond.

Latest Income: £156,441
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Weston-Super-Mare Operatic Society

Arts, Leisure

Theatre arts - the furtherence of performing arts in the locality and the education and entertainment of the general public

Latest Income: £155,758
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Sudden Productions

Arts, Beneficiary group

Community work, stage plays, short films and other educational projects with young people.

Latest Income: £153,950
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Supplementary School

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The charity provides childcare, education and training for young children aged 4-16. It caters for disabled children. It helps to alleviate poverty in deprived areas in Southwark and Greater London in general. It provides activities such as homework support, cooking, drama, water games, arts and sports.

Latest Income: £150,487
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Highbury Theatre Centre Limited

Arts

The charity operates as a theatre company situated in North Birmingham. It promotes, maintains, improves, and advances education through the performance arts.

Latest Income: £149,984
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust

Arts

The society's object is to provide the means by which people may learn to perform music, act and dance and to entertain. The society supports other charities by performing concerts in and around the Redruth area but has also travelled to Scotland and Lancashire to support local charities there. It provides access for the public of all ages to learn and enjoy the dramatic arts.

Latest Income: £149,573
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Dartford Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society

Arts

The charity promotes the arts in the community

Latest Income: £148,862
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Summerseat Players Limited

Arts

Promotion of plays / theatrical productions in a live theatre. Provision of services for community groups and other organisations to hold events within the theatre building.

Latest Income: £147,692
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Grove Park Theatre

Arts

Amateur Theatre which promotes the Arts to the local community.

Latest Income: £143,902
Areas of Operation: Wrexham
Status: Registered
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Musical Theatre Salisbury

Arts

Staging amateur productions of musicals with the object of educating the public in the operatic and dramatic arts and furthering the public appreciation and tastes in the said arts.

Latest Income: £143,589
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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The Mathieson Music Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfare

The objectives of the charity are to provide education in Western and Indian classical music, dance, drama and fine arts in India, Britain and other parts of the world. The Trust raises funds to assist its sister trust, The Mathieson Music School in Kolkata, India. It provides teaching for children who are selected either because they are orphans or from the poorest of the poor.

Latest Income: £142,754
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund

Arts, Beneficiary group

The GOWR Charities Fund was founded to help members of the theatrical profession, or their dependents, who due to old age or ill health are in need. Other charitable organisations and individuals can also be helped if there are sufficient funds available.

Latest Income: £141,757
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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All Nations For Christ Christian Fellowship

Arts, Economic and community development

For the advancement of the Christian Religion. Meeting the needs of local and third world Communities. Providing Community projects for both young and old. Educating young peple in performing arts, drama and music.

Latest Income: £141,365
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Dbc Club For Young People

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

camping-- fishing -- outdoor sports-- indoor sports --drama -- spiritual ,moral and physical development

Latest Income: £140,874
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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City Of Plymouth Theatre Company

Arts

The preservation of the Devonport Playhouse and the production of musical shows

Latest Income: £136,563
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Attic Theatre Company (london)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Attic produces world class accessible theatre and develops audiences locally, regardless of social, physical or economic barriers. We aim to be at the forefront of exemplary new theatre practice. We also runs a year round community outreach and participation programme for the elderly and vulnerable and run drama workshops for disadvantaged young people, particularly refugees and asylum seekers.

Latest Income: £135,800
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Oldbury Repertory Players LTD

Arts

Amateur theatre group.

Latest Income: £135,234
Areas of Operation: Sandwell
Status: Registered
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Henry Wood Accommodation Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Housing

To advance the education of students attending colleges or courses in London for the purpose of receiving instruction in music, particularly those attending the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Trinity Laban by making grants or otherwise to needy or deserving students to assist them with the cost of accommodation.

Latest Income: £134,249
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Theatre Dance Council International

Arts, Beneficiary group

ACTING AS A REGULATORY BODY FOR THEATRE AND STAGE DANCEESTABLISHING RULES FOR THEATRE DANCE COMPETITIONS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS.GRANTING NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES.TO PROMOTE DANCE EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

Latest Income: £133,727
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Sharnbrook Amateur Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

To promote and further education in and knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts of Opera, Ballet, Mime, Drama, Music and similar arts. A strong focus on youth involvement is supported with local schools offered reduced rates for the hiring of our facilities/equipment, our annual Summer School and continuous encouragement for students to play an active part in all aspects of the Trust

Latest Income: £133,276
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Little Theatre (gateshead) Limited

Arts

Provide and maintain The Little Theatre as a venue for performing groups mainly amateur

Latest Income: £132,718
Areas of Operation: Gateshead
Status: Registered
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Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre

Arts, Beneficiary group

Provides performance related activities for young people in the local community aged 7-21. Staging productions yearly, providing opportunities for workshops and educational trips.

Latest Income: £131,461
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Chorlton Good Neighbours

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, Leisure

Chorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and other practical jobs. The group also runs weekly exercise sessions for over 65's, coffee mornings, singing, history, drama , Art ,positive living and gardening groups as well as regular day trips/parties.

Latest Income: £130,611
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Federation Of Essex Women's Institutes

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Society

To enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare. It gives women the opportunity of working together and putting into those ideals for which is stands.

Latest Income: £128,988
Areas of Operation: Various
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.