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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War Memorial Village Hall And Institute
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe charity was established with the object of providing a village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Little Shelford. The trustees actively promote the use of the hall for sporting, social, drama and similar activities by members of Little Shelford and other local organisations and for private functions by local residents.
Talaton Parish Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureMaintains and runs the Parish Hall for the community, providing facilities for village organisations, e.g. Produce Association, Art and Pantomime Groups. Hosts a variety of fundraising events and provides a venue for exercise classes and private parties, wakes etc.The Hall is the designated control centre for the village Emergency Plan and stores property belonging to the village associations.
The Wall Heath Community Association
Arts, Associations, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe following groups meet at the community centre indoor bowls / pre school / drama group / wives group / 50 plus group / thursday afternoon club / good companions / flower club & flower arranging club / T.W.G. We also hold concerts / craft fayre / spring fayre.
St Austell Amateur Operatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe society produces an annual musical show for the general public in the mid Cornwall area to enjoy entertainment at a local theatre. For the members of the cast and stage crew it gives education in performing arts and technical matters. The society engages a professional Director and Musical Director. The society welcomes children and young people where the script or score allows.
Littleover Grange Hall Community Centre
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareWe run a Community Hall which accommodates a variety of clubs and associations including; Derby Sketching Club, Derby Ramblers Association, Derby and District Fuchsia Society, International Friendship League, Littleover Historical Society, Cabaret Theatre Dance, Slimming World. We also accommodate various individual groups. Also hosting our own Horticultural Show and Littleover in Bloom.
Millom Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic, musical and operatic arts; to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.
Ovingham Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureA MEETING PLACE FOR :- WOMENS INSTITUTE, KEEP FIT GROUP, DRAMA GROUP, LOCAL CHOIRTODDLERS PLAYGROUP.AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE:- FAMILY PARTIES, LECTURES ETC CRAFT GROUP, FILM CLUB
Drayton Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Arts, Facilities, LeisureTo run and maintain a publicly used village facility used for clubs and societies for meetings ARTS/CULTURE and SPORTS/RECREATION. Private and public events on a 'one off' basis or a short run of events, as in drama performances. The area served is primarily the village but also surrounding villages and towns.
Bearsted And Thurnham Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions, in music, drama, all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare.
St Pauls Musical Theatre Company
Arts, Associations, Social welfarePerforming musicals and concerts.Holding social activities.
Kingston Upon Thames Festival Of The Performing Arts
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe object of the Charity is to advance the education of the public in the arts, and in particular the Arts of music, Speech &Drama and Dance, in all their branches.
Women's Institute - Kennington
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureActivities include monthly meetings and group activites:Art, Calligraphy, Darts, Drama, Gardening, Handicraft, Reading, Table Tennis and Writing.Members raise funds and cater for local activities.The hall is also used by others:Birdwatchers, Ballroom Dancing, Children's Dancing, Pilates, Yoga, Wedding / Birthday Parties and for other functions.
South Weald Parish Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureSouth Weald Parish Hall provides facilities for all ages in the Brentwood , Essex area. Such facilities include fitness and dance classes,childrens groups, Brownies, Drama groups and childrens parties.
The Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society
ArtsPerforming plays at Lopping Hall, Loughton
Monday Wednesday Club
Arts, Beneficiary groupPROVIDING A MEETING PLACE ON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED & THOSE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. A TWO COURSE, HOT LUNCH IS PROVIDED ON NEARLY EVERY MEETING DAY. THE CLUB AIMS TO DEVELOP MANUAL, SOCIAL & LITERACY SKILLS. OUTINGS AND A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ARE UNDERTAKEN INCLUDING LEARNING CURVE, DRAMA, COOKERY, GAMES AND MOVEMENT TO MUSIC.
Ryton Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureCommunity centre providing opportunities for local residents/general public to meet, book rooms for activities or join one of the many sections and user groups. Presently these include camera club, nursery, karate club, yoga group, pilates group, mother & toddler sessions and a youth drama group.
St John's (blackheath) War Memorial Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, LeisureThe charities activities entail all that is necessary for the provision of accommodation and support for the 2nd West Kent (Blackheath) company of the Boys' Brigade. The company provides a wide range of pursuits for boys and young men in age groups 6-8, 8-11 & 12-17. These include games, sport, marching, bugle band, camping and other outdoor pursuits, first aid and drama. All within a Christian et
Berkhamsted Theatre Company
ArtsAmateur theatre
Lovelace Primary School Parents' And Friends' Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaising money through summer and Christmas fairs, raffles, school discos, film nights, quizzes etc. Money raised has gone towards new equipment, a Patch to Plate Project and the annual Christmas pantomime among other school related things.
The Colne Operatic Society
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste of the said arts.
Bellingham Town Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureDances, Disco, Private Hire, Keep Fit, Drama
The Compton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesProvides premises for social use in a rural community.Provides premises for Pre-school/playgroup education.Provides premises for toddler/parents gathering.Provides premises for the local theatrical groupProvides additional premise for elderly day careProvides premises for mother/baby drop in centreProvides premises for mature years club
The Belvidere Centre
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Belvidere Centre caters for physically-disabled young people and their friends/relatives on a 60/40 ratio between the ages of 5 and 25. Within a youth club setting with professional workers it encourages individual and group activity embracing such diverse pursuits as indoor and outdoor games, theatre trips, youth issues, computer work and field projects including weekend and away-day trips.
The Chicken Shed Property Company
ArtsThe object for which the company was established was to build the theatre workshop andaccompanying premises for the charitable purposes of The Chicken Shed Theatre Trust.
Breakthro' Llanelli
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide care, support, education and facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for adults with learning disabilities and/or special educational needs within the locality of Llanelli and District, with the object of improving their conditions of life. members are provided with a cooked tea, also provided a cinema club and various trips during the year plus theatre trips.
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.