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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Lodge Moors Community Association
Arts, Associations, Health, LeisureLuncheon Club , Indoor Bowls, Bingo, Drama Club, Keep Fit, Townswomen's Guild and Disabled Group, keep fit, Wood turners , Mini pamper sessions, Auction, MS Society, Street Sports (during winter months).
The Arcadians
Arts, Charity and VCS supportEducating the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, by way of performance of works of musical theatre.Also assisting other charitable institutions through fundraising.
Maker With Rame Community Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall providing full access for local groups and organisations for social , educational, theatrical and sport activities .
Aldborough Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe building provides a venue for community activities (ie, weekly lunch club, art group, drama productions, yoga, zumba and other fitness classes, fund raising events and private hirings) as well as table tennis, darts etc . The committee is made up of 8 trustees and members of representative groups. The Aldborough Community Centre Team meets monthly and the wider group twice per year
Henley Youth Festival Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aims of the Trust are to support, promote and facilitate access to the arts, music, drama, dance, sports and other skills amongst the young people of Henley-on-Thames and its surrounding area. Annually, the Trust holds a Festival at which the young people experience professional workshops and shows, have an opportunity to perform, exhibit art work and participate in sporting events.
The Wombwell And District Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsThe Society endevours to promote the production of Dramatic and Operatic arts for the public and educate its members in these arts.
The Seaford Dramatic Society
Arts, Associations, Social welfareSeaford Little Theatre presents four plays each year in our theatre which holds approximately 100 people. The cast consist of all ages. The theatre is also used by other groups for their social activities.
Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing)
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationCompetitions for young people. Music, speech & drama, stage dancing. Held at school venues each weekend in Nov. Cash prizes, cups, medals given to winners in each group. Bursary & some sponsorship mayor of London Borough of Bromley attends.
Axminster Musical Theatre
Arts, Charity and VCS supportSTAGES AMATEUR LIGHT OPERA PRODUCTIONS/MUSICALS; FUND RAISING IN RESPECT OF THIS MAIN ACTIVITY.
The Poynton Players
Arts, Beneficiary groupPoynton Players produce 4 to 5 plays each year, to an audience mainly drawn from the surrounding community. Over the last year, we have encouraged local drama, dance and singing groups, particularly youth organisations to take advantage of our facilities and are increasing our activities as as a community asset.
Beck Youth Theatre (1992)
Arts, Beneficiary groupencouraging Theatre, dance, music, working together towards productions. To grow in confidence
The Dales Special School Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Social careTo provide out of school activities and encourage fundraising, for pupils with Special Educational Needs at The Dales School. These activities will be offered above and beyond what is delivered through the National Curriculum eg (respite holidays / Christmas outings - pantomime etc.)
Blackwood Little Theatre
ArtsPresentation of live theatre with an emphasis on drama.Encouragement of members of the public of all ages to take part in all aspects of theatricalperformance, direction and management.Interaction with other drama societies by way of competition.
The Taunton Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsLive theatrical performances, educational workshops
The Hillingdon Musical Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupAward winning Hillingdon Musical Society produces two shows per year, with a fully licenced musical as at least one of these, the other may be a compilation or concert style performance. We have a thriving Summer Project for one week each summer, giving younger children a wonderful introduction to musical theatre, culminating in a performance. We also have the Kenny Friar Youth Theatre for teens.
Newport Pantomime And Musical Society
ArtsMusical & theatrical society.
Herne Bay Little Theatre
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe principal object of the charity is to advance the education of the public by promoting, understanding and appreciation of the arts and of Opera and Drama in all their aspects.
War Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe memorial hall continues to provide a venue for local organizations from within and outside the parish of Perranzabuloe, for a wide range of activities and catering for all ages. The hall has completed an extension on the side of the hall, which will includes storage facilities for hall users. A kitchen, extra space on side of stage for Perranporth players and the pantomime.
Southwick Opera
ArtsThe presentation of performances of Grand and Light Opera and the promotion of the Arts and Music.
The Rossendale Players
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe provide entertainments for the general public in the Arts, predominantly in the form of stage drama but with occasional musical presentations. The proceeds from selected performances are donated to local charities. We additionally involve youth members who form a distinct Section of our organisation.
Pontfaen Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisurePontfaen YFC meet on a weekly basis. The club is open to all young people aged 10 to 26 years of age. Activities include art & craft, drama, sport etc.
Capel-Le-Ferne Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe Vllage Hall is a benefit given to the residents of Capel-le-Ferne for a range of activities.The two halls are available for hire by residents and non residents for:-parties, badminton, short mat bowls, exercise and other sports activities, conferences educational purposes, meetings, club venues, drama and other purposes.More information on www.capelvillagehall.com
Redhill Sinfonia
Arts, ReligionWe are an amateur orchestra who perform each year a minimum of three public orchestral concerts, under the leadership of a professional conductor and leader, in various locations (principally the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill and Reigate Park Church) within the Borough of Reigate and Banstead.
Tads Theatre Group
Arts, LeisurePerformance of plays, education and entertainment.
Bebington Dramatic Society
ArtsPromote the advancement of general education in relation to all aspects of Art and Drama and the development of public appreciation of such art. To this end membership is open to all interested parties and we stage four productions per season Sept - June.
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.