Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre
Discover 1,253 Arts charities that specialise in theatre. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Henley-On-Thames Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
Arts109 Arts/Culture
The Endeavour Club
Arts, LeisureCOFFEE BAR,POOL TABLE,TABLE TENNIS ,DANCE STUDIO,DRAMA,DANCE,FOOTBALL,ART & CRAFTS,DJING,COMPUTER ACCESS,UNI HOC,RESIDENTIALS AIR-CONDITIONEDnGYM,INTERNET ACCESS,CLUB OUTINGS,WEEKEND FOOTBALL,DISCUSSION GROUPS,BOARD GAMES
The Northumberland County Federation Of Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, LeisureUMBRELLA FOR NETWORK OF CLUBS IN NORTHUMBERLAND, COUNTY RALLY, SPORTING ACTIVITES & DRAMA/PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONS, EVENT ORGANISATION.
Dawlish Amateur Repertory Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity puts on a wide variety of drama productions at the Shaftesbury Theatre, Dawlish. It maintains the theatre for the benefit of the people of Dawlish and the surrounding district and makes it available for use by other organisations, including youth groups, schools, musical theatre, exhibitions, amateur and professional companies and other charities.
The Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsThe object of the society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and role in the said arts. To do so, the society promotes plays, comedies, operas, operettas, concerts and other dramatic & operatic works of educational value. Recent productions include "Follies" and "Half A Sixpence" ~ 2013 is our 110th Anniversary Year.
Royalty Theatre Sunderland
ArtsNon professional theatre.
The Arden Theatre Group
ArtsTheatre Group
Ampthill Public Hall
Animals, Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthA community hall serving the needs of many organisations in Bedfordshire for various functions. Comprises hall, stage, committee room, kitchen and bar. Hired through bookings officer (see email or by phone 01525 634215). Uses include weddings, birthdays, barn dances, tea dances, quiz nights, drama performances, dog shows, breast cancer screening, exhibitions, charity fundraising.
The People Show Limited
ArtsThe objects for which the company is registered are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, singing, literature, sculpture and painting.
The Hockley Community Centre Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Crime and Justice, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide affordable, well maintained and friendly facilities for local groups, clubs and individuals. These include Pre-School, majorettes, judo, martial arts, children's football, slimming world, advanced motorists, metal detectors, , yoga,U3A History club, Art appreciation, Current affairs, Geography, theatre groups and many more.
The Westovian Theatre Society
Artsarts/culture -performing arts
War Memorial Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Social Activities such as Bonfire Night parties, Quizes, Amateur Dramatic Society performances, Keep fit, Extend, Bingo, Bowls.Home to Fairhaven First Steps, a pre-school group which holds four morning sessions a week.Shower and Changing Room for local football club and Cricket clubs. Cricket and Football pitch.Children's play area with equipment.
Hyde Festival Community Association
Arts, AssociationsProvision of affordable theatre facilities for local amateur theatre and dance groups which have no space of their own in which to perform.
Quarry Bank Musical Theatre Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareMinimum 1 show per year plus other social events to raise funds.
Billericay Arts Association
ArtsTo present or assist in the presentation of public concerts, dramatic performances, recitals, art exhibitions, lectures and other arts events and provide a wide range of arts classes. This is in order to foster and promote the maintenance, improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts among the people of Billericay and neighbourhood.
Arkenstall's Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesThe Charity manages the Arkenstall Village Centre buildings in Haddenham on behalf of Haddenham Parish Council for the benefit of inhabitants of the parish. It hosts village organisations, visiting artist companies, and various classes for children and adults. We raise money by letting rooms and through fundraising activities that involve the whole village in events, such as the annual pantomime
Beckenham Theatre Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesTO ADVANCE THE THEATRICAL ARTS, AND ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE THEATRICAL ARTS, BY THE AWARDING OF GRANTS TO CHARITIES OR OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS, PROJECTS AND ORGANISATIONS, WORKING TO FURTHER SUCH PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Studio Theatre
ArtsProvision of theatre-based drama, educational and participation-based activities. Studio Theatre aims to provide high-quality drama facilities to the local community and facilities to local drama groups and businesses.
Woldingham Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a venue for a full range of village and local / leisure activities including but not limited to; badminton, zumba, , stage plays, annual pantomime, horticultural events, parish council meetings, nursery school, dance class, wedding receptions and parties for all ages etc. We also act as the Polling Station for Local and National elections.
Tamworth Musical Theatre Company
Arts, HousingOUR OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES ARE TO STAGE TWO MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY EACH YEAR.
Teesside Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo advance the education of women in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance, music, drama, other cultural subjects, all branches of agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health, social welfare, to promote sustainable development, to advance citizenship for the public benefit by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering.
Hastings Musical Festival Limited
ArtsMusical Festival involving Dance, Instrumental, Speech&Drama and Singing.
The Stourbridge Amateur Operatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupProducing musicals for the public of Stourbridge and surrounding area. To assist, educate and encourage young people to perform and enjoy the dramatic and operatic arts.
Brighton Little Theatre Company
ArtsWe provide facilities and the premises through which people of all age groups can learn about and take part in theatre productions. Training in "back stage" work, sets and costumes is included.
The Monday Night Group
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportFund raising activities including production of an annual pantomime to enable grant giving to local good causes across Worcestershire
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.