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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Going Public Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTheatre in Education resources for schools and youth groups covering the PSE (personal social education) curriculum.Training people through internships and missional leadership programmes. A Theatre/Singing Company that tours nationally exploring biblical and life issues.
Village Hall Borough Green
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision of facilities for recreational purposes, such as a) local dramatic groups, b) local keep fit organisations, c) indoor sports activities such as badminton d) local young persons club meeting facilities and e) various discussion groups: the above come from the local surrounding areas in the immediate area of Borough Green.
The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust
Arts, Education, Social welfareThe trustees principally grant bursaries to final year drama students who are suffering financial hardship and who are nominated by their respective drama schools.Please note that we do not accept private applications for funding.
Carlton Little Theatre Trust
ArtsThe objects are to promote the advancement and improvements of the general education in relation to all aspects of the arts or drama and the development of public appreciation of such arts.This is achieved by the provision of amateur theatre for the benefit of the local community.
Copdock And Washbrook Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureWE ACT AS A CENTRE FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES AND AS SUCH WE CATER FOR A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BADMINTON, BOWLS, DRAMA, DANCING, WI, ETC.
The Palace Theatre Charity
ArtsThe Palace Theatre was conveyed to the council by Mrs GE Mouillot in a deed of gift as an expression of her interest and goodwill towards the then County Borough Council.The Theatre is used for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Southend-on-Sea
Stowmarket Operatic And Dramatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTo provide entertainment for the local community.To raise funds to assist other charities.To educate members, especially the youth section, in all aspects of stage craft.
Altrincham Little Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvision of plays and public performances by both youth and adults. We carry out drama training for children with full use of stage facilities.
Bridlington Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe society exists to present all types of entertainment which are suitable for audiences. Each year we present shows (5) and plays (3) together with shows we bring in to help with our finances. The theatre is used also by learning difficulty groups , local dance schools and our own youth group.( 35 children)
Hawkwell Village Hall
Arts, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureMain Hall: Playschool, Dance, Urban Theatre School, Slimming World, Meetings & Shows, Fuchsia Society, Zumba Class, 1 U3A Group, Vulcan Trust, Martial Art, general public, Budgerigar/Foreign bird Society. Polling Station when required. Annex:Playschool, Jazz Record Society, South Essex Astronomy club, Budgerigar/Foreign bird Society.Car Park:Stambridge Pigeon club, Horticultural Society
The Morel Charitable Trust
Arts, Economic and community developmentsupport of the arts, in particular drama, organisations working for improved race relations, inner city projects and third world projects
Congleton Players Amateur Theatre Club
Arts, Associations, Social welfareThree full length plays are performed each year at Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton, Cheshire. Every two years a one act playwriting competition is organised which culminates in a one act play festival. Social activities also take place, including visits to performances at other theatres.
Shakespeare At The Towers Trust
Arts, EducationAnnual Shakespearen production in courtyard of local hotel.Providing bursaries to participants who have been involved in productions and are pursuing professional training.Providing hire of staging, equipment and costumes to local groups.
The Sewell Barn Theatre Trust Fund
Arts, AssociationsThe provision of a local public venue for the arts of plays, music and the performance of productions by our own amateur groups.
Frodingham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureCarpet Bowling, Bingo, Parties, Social Club and Hire of Hall to various groups e.g. Sure Start, Zumba, Pilates, Drama Groups, Baby and Toddler Groups.
West Monkton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe charity provides premises for the benefit of the people in the parish of West Monkton for educational and recreational purposes. Users include, Badminton clubs, Dance clubs, Brownies, National Childbirth Trust, Camera Club, Monkton Players Drama Club, etc as well as specific events and exhibitions. Also meeting place for South West of England Samaritans Group.
Yeadon Theatre Company
ArtsOPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY.
John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe hall is used for community functions, operating as a community hub with use by: Skelton village school, local youth, adult and senior groups, meetings, classes etc, as well as a polling station. Its activities include keep fit, theatre, dances, school, church and social gatherings and suppers and is available for private hire for social events. Open to all ages, abilities and ethnicities.
Canterbury And District University Of The Third Age
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationProviding activities for those persons who are no longer in full-time employment. Groups, tutored and self-help, study and take part in classes in many subjects, dance, exercise, musical, dramatic sessions. The emphasis is on shared learning. The activities undertaken by members of this U3A are self-supporting.
Chudleigh Community Project
Arts, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Chudleigh Community Project's objectives are to provide community facilities within the Parish of Chudleigh through managing the dual use of the community/school hall out of school hours and managing the outdoor community swimming pool. The Chudleigh Community Project also promotes the Devon based 'Villages in Action' arts and drama events throughout the year.
The Stourbridge Pantomime Company Limited
ArtsThe production and presentation of amateur theatre productions, principally pantomime. A donation to a nominated annual charity or beneficial organisation is given from any proceeds from the main annual pantomime production.
London Lyceum Of Greek Women
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Company's objects and principal activities are to advance the education of the public and in particular of Greek Nationals in Great Britain by promoting the study of Greek art, drama, dance, literature, history, customs and traditions.
The Gittisham Parish Hall
Arts, Facilities, Social welfareGittisham hall is hired out for various public events: Weddings, parties, folk dance club & meetings by various groups. As a charity we hold social events for surrounding areas such as Gittisham, Gittisham Vale & Honiton. Holding Pantomime, season events such as Burns Night, Fete's. These events are attended by various ages. The hall is our main place to gather in our village.
St Albans Musical Museum Society
Arts, Heritage, HousingThe Society administers St Albans Organ Theatre which houses a permanent working exhibition of mechanical musical instruements and theatre pipe organs. It is open to the public one Sunday per month from 2 - 4.30pm and features a live musical performance with a full descriptive commentary. Organised groups are welcome at other times by arrangement. Regular theatre organ concerts are also held.
The Grand Union Music Theatre Limited
Arts, Education, SocietyGrand Union aims to communicate and share the enjoyment of creating and performing music theatre, and to reflect and celebrate today's cross-cultural society. This is achieved by drawing together musicians whose artistic backgrounds embrace an enormous range of cultures and experience to perform and tour new work; run participatory workshops and collaborations in schools and communities.
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.