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
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Bros Theatre Company
Arts, LeisureProvision of musical entertainment
King Edward's Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureKing Edward's Hall is a facility that is available for hire by either individuals, groups or institutions, for the purpose of private functions, indoor sport, public/private meetings, educational purposes and for use by Local authorities as a polling station etc.In addition the trustees organise a variety of events, including theatre, light entertainment, cinema, themed events
Fairlands Liddington Hall And Gravetts Lane Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureProvision of facilities : Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, Dance, Art , Drama ,Sr & Jr Football , Cricket , & Keep Fit. Various other private functions - Weddings, Family Celebrations, Educational purposes for young Children by Surrey Wild Life & schools. We hold Fetes, Fun Days & Shows etc to assist in maintaining premises.
Blackburn Musical Theatre Company
ArtsMusical Comedy Productions
The Hanwell And Ealing Operatic Society
ArtsTraining and education within the Dramatic Arts
Moulton Players
ArtsAmateur Theatre and Community venue
Bawtry Amateur Dramatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupPresenting plays, youth drama, providing performance venue, hosting films.
Ferndown Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo provide facilities to local organisations eg badminton-drama, WI T.WG's horticultural society - groups, AA, senior cits, curious arts.
Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company
ArtsPerformances of musicals, pantomimes and junior section performances. Concert party performances for various charitable organisations
1st Thurstaston Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting including activities such as camping, hiking, map reading, swimming, theatre production, social development, education craft activities, environmental work.
Bournemouth Little Theatre Club Limited
ArtsThe charity currently puts on more than 6 productions per year at Bournemouth Little Theatre. Our theatre seats just under 100 people in an auditorium with raised seating. We provide training and experience for aspiring actors and back-stage staff.
Youth Create
Arts, Beneficiary groupYouth CREATE runs a series of all inclusive activites in the craft of theatre for young people
Komedia Productions
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts at affordable prces to the public. This covers the full spectrum of performance art from drama, music, children's performances, education and comedy.
Aldridge Youth Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary groupYouth Theatre
West Kirby Musical Theatre Company
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts by promoting plays, drama, comedies, operas, operettas and other dramatic and operatic works.
Kinver Light Operatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo present annually a musical, pantomime and play involving adults and young people. We perform at Kinver High School, Kinver, South Staffs. Donations are made annually to charities proposed by the membership at annual general meetings.
Stoke-On-Trent Repertory Players
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe charity's organisational structure was unchanged during the year.The Repertory Players are a permanent amateur company who provide a balanced and stimulating season of plays.Stimulate and educate young people through "The Young Rep"Members provide all the support to visiting companies to Stoke on Trent Repertory Theatre
The Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company
ArtsPerformance of Musical Shows, Pantomimes and Concerts by Amateur performers to the General Public
Cann Bridge School Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo provide specialist equipment & support for pupils with severe learning difficulties, including activities & learning experiences outside of the curriculum like music workshops, theatre visits, rebound therapy. To assist with costs of Residential Trips for pupils to experience activities outside of school based provision to face new challenges & promote independence & learning opportunities.
Chew's Foundation At Dunstable
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide grants and financial assistance for educational purposes to young people, within the Dunstable area, whose parents are in sympathy with the aims of the Church of England and other Christian churches. It is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Chews House and the Old Library (now The Little Theatre).
Mollington,backford And District Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe Hall provides rooms, equipment, bar/kitchen facilities and space for meetings, parties, theatrical performances and educational activities. It is available to local inhabitants, without any form of discrimination, and also to outside individuals and organisations. The committee sponsors regular community activities. There is associated managed woodland and a substantial parking area.
Sefton Childrens Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides holiday/residential experiences for young people from families who are experiencing difficulties. We aim to build relationships, deliver educational and recreational programmes for personal and social development. We have parties, provide hampers, visit the pantomime and other theatre visits when possible.
The Society For Theatre Research
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe society serves those interested in the history and technique of British Theatre by arranging public lectures, by publishing books and a thrice-yearly journal ('Theatre Notebook') and by awarding research grants to individuals and institutions. It awards an annual theatre book prize and stages the Poel Event, an annual workshop promoting good stage speech, most recently at the National Theatre.
Celia Mackay Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe charity supports a limited number of causes known to the trustees.
Iver Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF IVER VILLAGE AND RICHINGS PARK AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, INCLUDING USE FOR A PRE-SCHOOL, MEETINGS, DRAMA PRODUCTIONS, CLASSES AND OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION.
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.