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.
Lindsey Rural Players
Arts, Economic and community developmentPresentation of classical, cultural and educational dramatic works and recitals to foster, promote and increase and maintain public interest and education in, and appreciation of, the dramatic arts and co-related arts.
Trull Village Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureVARIOUS LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: CRAFT GROUPS, 12 TO 2'S FOR THE OVER 60'S, FITNESS CLASSES-PILATES, YOGA. KARATE. CHURCH GROUPS-FAMILY SERVICE, PRE SCHOOL, SHORT MAT BOWLS. ART CLASSES. JUMBLE SALES. BRING AND BUY.GYMBOREE. TRULL CINEMA.TRULL PLAYERS-ANNUAL PANTOMIME, CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR. RUGBY TOTS. TABLE TENNIS. TAI-CHI. FLOWER CLUB. U3A. ALSO USED BY SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL ON POLLING DAYS
1st Winnington Scout Group
Arts, AssociationsWe have 101 members in our Scout Group and our aim is to gain lifeskills and work towards badges. The Scouts and Cubs attend Patrol, Survival, District, Walking Weekends and Sleepover camps and a different Summer Camp each year. The Beavers visit the Cubs at camp, the Fire Station, Pantomime and Cinema trips and have a visit from an Airline Pilot and Policeman as well as varied weekly activities.
James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust
Arts, EducationThe JMK Trust exists to find and support talented theatre directors around the UK through our annual JMK Young Director Award, National Programme and Assistant Director Bursaries. It presents the annual The James Menzies-Kitchin Young Director Award (The JMK Award) to one outstanding candidate following an open application process identified emerging theatre talent in the UK.
Starmaker Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare1.To provide training for young people in all aspects of the performing arts2.To provide guidance and assistance in all social and career matters related to the entertainment industry.3.To provide top quality entertainment for the community4.To provide a healthy environment for young people to meet, work together and socialize in.5.To build the Company for future generations.
Highfield Hall Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureHighfield Hall Community Centre - this is a community resource for leisure and educational pursuits, with group usage for art circle, karate, community events and gatherings for Table Tennis club, drama and choral groups, and childcare provision. We have a large car park. If you are looking for a room to rent for recreation and leisure time occupation please contact us.
Bluebird Society For The Disabled
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthTransporting elderly and disabled persons to club activities, outings, theatre trips, hospitals, doctor appointments as required all at cost prices. We do not receive any funding local or national.
Hazelwood Parents Staff Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising events such as Summer Fete, Christmas Bazaar, Pantomime, Quiz, Pop-up restaurant, Discos and Comedy Night. Also act as host for coffee mornings, new parents' evenings and schools' sports days.
The Little Theatre Donnington Society
ArtsAmateur Dramatic and Operatic Society at present performing five annual shows. Shows include pantomimes, plays, musicals and concert style shows (operatic/musicals).
Pateley Bridge Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur dramatics from our own theatre
Chadwell St Mary Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareWeddings, Parties, Church meetings, Keep Fit, Weight Watchers, Community Theatre and all Social events that you would expect from a community hall.
The Harlequin Players Club
ArtsSupport of artistic and cultural activities in the area, including the production and hosting of plays and other productions in the Harlequin Theatre, Queen Street, Northwich.
Beeston Musical Theatre Group
Arts, LeisurePerforming musical shows and concerts to the general public for their education and entertainment.
The Harrogate Dramatic Society
ArtsThe objects of the charity are to educate the public in the dramatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in these arts.
Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited
ArtsThe Society of British Theatre Designers is a professional organisation run by designers for the benefit of designers. It was created to benefit theatre designers and their profession and to explore and further the role of the designer within the arts today.
Royal Manor Theatre Company
ArtsProduction and hosting of dramatic events for the general public
The Belper Musical Theatre
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts (to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee shall from time to time determine)
Masque Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary groupMasque produces five major indoor plays a year and an outdoor summer production of a Shakespeare play. We also provide performances in the community on behalf of other charitable or service organisations. The Masque Youth Theatre provides a weekly workshop for young people from 11-18 and produces one public performance a year. They also offer performances for other organisations.
Telford And District Light Operatic Players
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Society was formed in 1972 with the aim of educating the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to develop public appreciation of these arts. Over 80 shows have been produced throughout this period. Shows and concerts are performed with the Telford Area with "The Place" (the theatre) being used to stage the major shows.
The Leeds Gilbert And Sullivan Society
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe objects of the charity are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine. The charity achieves these objects by public performances in various forms by its volunteer members.
The Southwick Players
ArtsTo promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the arts of drama and music and the development of public appreciation of such arts
Chelmsford Theatre Workshop
Arts, EducationProvision of drama, acting, tutition and community theatre to members, to school communities, to those with special needs and to the general public
Bench Theatre
ArtsPlan, rehearse and stage dramatic plays in a variety of locations available to a diverse audience.
Pollock's Toy Museum
Arts, HeritageOrganise exhibitions and public events in libraries and other public places to promote the interest in old toys and toy theatre for educational and research purposes. Publish printed and online material relating to the Charity's objectives. Work with Pollock's Toy Museum on conservation and cataloguing of the collections.
Mayfield Development Fund Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe charity supports new & existing ways of encouraging young people with severe learning difficulties to access to the maximum of their potential, all that other people can. These include sport, drama, and outward bound activities as well as accessing educational & health programmes that are not provided by local authorities.
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.