Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre
Discover 1,253 Arts charities that specialise in theatre. 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 Rondo Trust For The Performing Arts
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe main activities undertaken by the Trust are the promotion of performances at the Rondo Theatre by both amateur and professional artists, undertaking to encourage and support new writing and emerging theatre companies, and supporting the Rondo Theatre Company, and children's theatre groups.
The Caxton Players
Arts, Beneficiary groupAmateur Theatrical Society providing the facillities for drama and performance to the general public for Adults & Young people of all ethnic origins whether able or disabled.
International Arts Studio
ArtsDevelopment and production of performing arts works, especially educational, social or training projects.
Settle High School And Community College Fund
Arts, EducationDuring the year a wide range of activities were undertaken including Theatre Studies resentations, Theatre visits, curriculum area visits including a visit to Liverpool and the annual trip to Belgium to Ypres and the Comme
Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
Arts, FacilitiesThree rooms plus kitchen, servery, stage; and bar, providing facilities for: Meetings; Dinners; Dancing; Theatre; Exhibitions; etc.
Prince Henry's, Evesham, Arts Theatre Trust
Arts, EducationThe advancement of the education of the pupils of the School; and the advancement of education in the arts of the general public by the maintenance of an arts theatre. The trust hires its theatre facilities to community organisations and local businesses for the purposes of putting on theatrical shows, musical performances and talks for the general public.
The Sylvia Crathorne Memorial Trust
Arts, HeritageTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATION THE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE GEORGIAN THEATRE ROYAL AT RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE AND BY ENSURING THAT FIRST CLASS DRAMATIC OPERATIC MUSICAL AND OTHER ARTISTIC WORKS CONTINUE TO BE PRESENTED AND EXHIBITED THEREAT AND THAT OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE TO BE GIVEN THERE TO THE PUBLIC OF HEARING AND STUDYING SUCH WORKS.
Womens Playhouse Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote, maintain, improve and advance education and to foster appreciation of the Arts in the theatre and other associated audio, visual and mechanical arts.
Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited
ArtsPerformance of open-air dramas
Southport Spotlights Musical Theatre Society
ArtsSSMTS seeks to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development and public appreciation of the arts and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the management committee shall for time to time determine
New Venture Productions
ArtsA Community Theatre, committed not only to achieving the highest standards on stage, but also to cultivating original work.
Swansea Little Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationSwansea Little Theatre promotes drama in Swansea and surrounding district. We put on six major plays a year. We bring theatre to distant parts in our outreach programme. We have a regular youth theatre (7 - 18 yr olds). We enable other theatre groups, schools, drama groups to perform in a professional theatre environment. All members are volunteers.
The Nottingham Operatic Society
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureTo provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.
Chelmsford Young Generation Amateur Musical Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationProvision of theatrical productions for children aged 8 to 18 years. Summer School Worhsop for Children 8 to 18 based on various stage p[roductions
Mawdesley Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureGeneral Hire to groups such as: Playgroup, Beavers, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Tennis, W.I., Parish Council Meetings, Band Practice, Drama, Dancing -Ballroom, Line, Ballet, U3A activities plus a number of other groups.Functions: Weddings, Birthdays, Dances, Education, Sales, Quizes, Shows and fund-raising events for other organisations.
Africa 95
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo advance the education of the public whether in the United Kingdom or overseas in all matters relating to the African arts in all their forms, including but not limited to theatre, dance, music, cinema, architecture, literature and the visual arts. The charity raises funds and administers the Caine Prize for African writing.
Ilminster Entertainments Society Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe presentation of dramatic and musical art for the education of the public.
Otterbourne Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe charity provides three halls for the local community to use for various functions within the village, including W.I. flower club, pilates, dancing classes, dancing, stroke clubs, dog training & drama group. The charity produces pantomimes, variety shows and band concerts to raise funds.
Ntc Touring Theatre Company Limited
ArtsTo make professional touring theatre of the highest quality accessible to those small communities who are theatrically disenfranchised through geographic, economic, social or transport constraints. Theatre which is made in Northumberland for a national audience, theatre which is accessible and relevant, is innovative and entertains with integrity and humour. Training provider for emergent talent.
Suffolk East Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI organisation are to enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public question, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Working together to put into practice these ideals.
The Empire Theatre (merseyside) Trust Limited
ArtsThe principal activity is to promote, improve & advance the arts.
Newquay Dramatic Society
ArtsThe Newquay Dramatic Society performs stage productions (amateur dramatics) for the benefit of the people of Cornwall and visitors to Cornwall from other parts of the country. Newquay Dramatic Society also hires its theatre to other performing groups, community groups and acts in order to widen its range of cultural events.
Woodlands Park Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe premises are used by:-A Pre-School Play Group, Theatrical Society, Ballet Classes for ages 4 to Adult, Mixed Badminton, Ladies Badminton, Modern Dance Classes, Young People's Modern Dance Classes, Tea Dances, Old Time Dancing, Theatre Dance Classes and Scottish Country Dancing, Pilates, Fitness Sessions, Strength & Balance and Aerobics for the over 50's (NHS Project).
Halifax Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsProduction of musical theatre shows
Hertford Dramatic And Operatic Society
ArtsProduce amateur plays, musicals, pantomimes etc. for public performance.Run workshops for junior members dealing with theatrical and related subjects.Advise local council of artistic needs of local area.Support other charities with donations.
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.