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.
Bolton Little Theatre Limited
ArtsEducation, training and appreciation of the arts of theatre
Alfred Williams Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo make grants for environmental and social causes in the county of Suffolk with a bias towards preservation or regeneration of the built heritage, amenity and landscape of the county. Grants to social causes are either for start-up projects, or for modest on-going support to groups involved in voluntary care, education, theatre, music and youth and community projects.
The Upstagers Theatre Charity Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe principal activity is the provision of and maintenance of property for youth theatre groups and other community groups
The Avon County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyThe activities organised by this charity are consistent with upholding the objects of the Women's Institute charity of which the main purpose is to enable women who are associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and o
The Musical Youth Company Of Oxford
Arts, Beneficiary groupEducate youth between the ages of 12 years and 19 years on the 1st of September in the dramatic and operatic arts to further the development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts. To enable the youths to appear on a professional stage and to perform in front of the general public
Kelvin Players
ArtsKelvin Players is a non-professional theatre company whose objective is to educate the public in the arts in particular the art of drama by the presentation of dramatic productions. Mission: To create excellent theatre through the sharing and development of skills and expertise in all aspects of production and performance.
Macclesfield Amateur Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur Theatre to support the local community. We also let our facilities to other local theatrical groups
Chelmsford Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsPerforming musical theatre for the enjoyment of the company as well as the local community.
Bos Musical Theatre Company
ArtsWe produce two musicals a year shown at a local theatre for members of the public
The Swan Theatre Company
ArtsThe objectives of the company are to educate the public in the dramatic arts and further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts in Yeovil and District.
Cedarwood Festival Limited
ArtsOrganise Christian arts festivals incorporating all forms of all artistic expression by Christian artists (including, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, music, drama, dance, painting and sculpture) with the aim of using artisitic expression to spread the Christian gospel.
Brodsworth Miners Welfare Fund
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ProfessionsBingo (Tues, Thurs, Sat), carboot, dog shows, gala's, funfair, boxing, slimming clubs, over 60's club, circus.Football, cricket, Bowls and theatre group
Erith Theatre Guild Limited
Arts, EducationErith Theatre Guild is an entirely voluntary organisation for the promotion of the performing arts (drama, pantomime, music and dance) in South East London and North West Kent through the provision and maintenance of a community theatre known as Erith Playhouse. The theatre is available primarily for productions by Erith Playhouse Ltd but also to other local societies, schools of dance and bands.
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportRaising funds and making grants in support of the charity's charitable objects which are specifically restricted to the fostering and advancement of the public knowledge, experience and appreciation of theatre and drama at every level of performance and audience.
Maghull Musical Theatre Company
Arts"To entertain the public in the musical theatre arts and to provide a safe, enjoyable environment for people to pursue musical theatre as a hobby".
Hereford Musical Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe provide the opportunity for members to take part in musical theatre productions either on or off stage, thus bringing high quality, affordable shows to the public in and around Hereford. We run a successful Youth section, which performs its own shows and also offers the opportunity for its members to participate in main company shows, when there are suitable parts (e.g. "Annie"; "Oliver!")
University Of The Third Age Bromley
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWe are a self help organisation offering members a chance to meet others and to use or increase their knowledge, skills and experience through a variety of opportunities. We have over 80 different study groups such as art, computers, local studies, theatre, travel, keep fit all run by the members for the members.
Bowburn Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureNational Certificates in English and Maths, computers for beginners. Tap and ballet, martial arts, drama for children.
Worcester Park And North Cheam Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureDRAMA, DANCE, FITNESS, TAEKWONDO, BADMINTON, SEQUENCE DANCING, WHIST DRIVE, PLAYGROUP, MUSICAL THEATRE, PILATES, YOGA
Cody Musical Theatre Company
ArtsMusical and operatic society
Progressive Players (gateshead) Limited
Arts, EducationAmateur Drama Group, presenting 10 plays yearly in our own theatre. We also hire the theatre and costumes to local, schools, colleges and groups.
The Weymouth Operatic Society
ArtsTo promote the Arts.
Carmarthen And District Youth Opera
Arts, Beneficiary groupOrganise theatrical shows to give experience and education to young people.
Nantwich Players
Arts, Beneficiary groupPresentation of amateur theatre productions including youth theatre.
The Ringwood Musical And Dramatic Society
ArtsMusical and Dramatic performances for the general public
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.