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.
Chads Theatre Company
ArtsThe charity's objective is to promote the advancement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of public appreciation of such art.
Carlisle Green Room Club Limited
ArtsTheatre management and production
Hessle Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsArts and culture. Mainly in East Riding of Yorkshire.
North East Mitcham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureParent/carers group. Seniors persons lunch, social clubs, exercise sessions and games groups. Children's Freestyle dance classes. Judo, Youth Club. Zumba Gold, Youth Theatre, Yoga, SEND family Yoga, Parent/carer and toddler group, Toddler Rugby, Community outreach days, Fair's, quiz nights, community groups. All groups are free or subsidised significantly by the charity.
Mencap Hillingdon South
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthHolding club nights for members/holidays/riding horses/beach holidays/theatre visits/Sunday club/hydrotherapy pool.
Brayton Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisurecurrent activities at the community centre are:- Playgroup & Out of School Club, Whist Club, Drama Club, Tae Kwondo, Football Clubs and Rugby Clubs. Local Meetings & general adult classes in Art etc.
Wharf Theatre
ArtsThe Charity's membership constitutes a reserve of amateur actors and others involved in the production of plays and entertainments for the benefit of the locality. A theatre is available for outside productions as well as those of member's own.
Exeter Little Theatre Company
ArtsThe provision, enhancement and encouragement of live theatre in and around Exeter to members and the general public over a wide age range by fostering and promoting dramatic and related arts.
Preston Little Theatre Company Limited
ArtsTo advance general education in the art of drama and develop public appreciation of such art by the provision of a theatre to provideamateur dramatics
Yorkshire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareyouth organisation for people aged 10-26 years. Clubs arrange a weekly programme of events for their members including talks, visits and social activities. As well as weekly meetings members can also participate in sports, drama, quizzes, public speaking, community and conservation projects. Membership is open to anyone, whether they have an agricultural background or not
The Painswick Centre
Arts, LeisureProvides and maintains facilities for Sports, Drama, Dance, Arts, Leisure, Fitness, Music, Recreation, Private and Community Functions, Meetings and Conferences etc.
Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureMaintaining and administering the use of the East Harptree Theatre premises for the recreational, social and educational benefit of the people of the village of East Harptree.
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyProvides coordination for the WI in Buckinghamshire; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Theatre Design Course Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe advancement of public education in design in all the performing arts.
Rutland Musical Theatre
ArtsOur general charitable purposes include the performance of musical works. Our Society is open to all members of the public with like-minded interests, subject to an appropriate audition and payment of the membership fee. Our Society performs a major production annually, with optional fundraisers throughout the year. These performances are open to all ticket-paying members of the public.
The Sir Barry Jackson County Fund
ArtsPromotion of dramatic art in the West Midlands
Guildford Area University Of The Third Age (u3a)
Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchGuildford Area U3a organises in excess of 100 groups for persons retired or semi-retired. For an annual donation members are able to attend groups in Art,Crafts,Discussion,Drama,Games,Health Fitness & Leisure,History Languages, Literature, Music, Research and the Sciences.
Kingswood Village Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and management of Kingswood Village Hall for Community events. These events comprise exercise classes, wedding receptions, amateur theatre, council and general elections, private parties and club meetings.
The Riley Smith Hall Charitable Company
Arts, FacilitiesA public hall / theatre for the benefit of the community.
Abingdon Operatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts.To introduce young people to the stage by encouraging them to take part in productions and fostering their participation in the dramatic arts.To assist other societies and schools by making available costumes and props.
Ilkeston & District Centre For Voluntary Service, The Flamsteed Centre
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareTo provide a base for Numerous local groups; Ilkeston WI, Helen O Grady Drama, Tai Chi, Yoga, , Royal British Legion, companions group, Age Uk Strong & Steady , Survivors Of Bereavement By Suicide Support Group. Everyone Eats lunching togetherWe provide daycare for people who are experiencing memory problems, dementia, lonely and isolated. We cover the boroughs of Erewash/Amber Valley
Chorleywood Village Halls Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, HeritageVillage Halls status, for local use by local organisations. Dance Classes, drama groups, U3A, Art Classes, toddler groups. Hire for book club and Educational talks and lectures, H&S courses. Also available for letting for family parties, dances and fund raising activities.
Riverside Players
Arts, EnvironmentRiverside Players is a not for profit organisation which aims to educate the public in the dramatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.
St Georges Youth And Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide Age-friendly activities from the centre, which include Monday Movers (Chair yoga) Collyhurst walker, Line dancing, and an annual family trip. Provide. One-off events include Christmas lunch. 4CT run sessions aimed at the youth. Other users deliver activities such as Zumba, Mexican dance, Drama sessions for under-11s and young mum sessions. NA also runs sessions once a week.
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited
ArtsThe Sir John Hurt Film Trust Ltd has been dedicated to using the power of the moving image for education and learning since it was founded in 1966 (as the Norfolk and Norwich Film Theatre Ltd). Our core aims are to develop cultural participation and learning irrespective of age or ability and ensure that film culture and heritage can be accessed by everyone.
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.