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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Blyth Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThis is a two story village hall providing meeting rooms and facilities for snooker, badminton, drama, dance, keep fit and social events.The hall is also used as our local polling station and for village meetings.
North London Festival Council
ArtsTo advance, promote and encourage generally, and by means of the competitive festival movement in particular, the study, practice and enjoyment of the arts of music, speech and drama and dance in all their branches.
Wellington Theatre Company
ArtsWe are a community theatre that offers opportunities from all areas of the community and age's to get involved in the arts. Through theatre. Putting on productions at a affordable cost so the local community can enjoy.
Colne Dramatic Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesAmateur Dramatic Society. Promoting general education of the public in all aspects of drama.
Lucilla Dramatic Society
ArtsWe are a small amateur dramatic society. We put on about 4 one act plays in our own premises for members and guests.
Banner Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Social welfareDeveloping community theatre productions based on interviews with disadvantaged communities, touring these productions throughout the country, and running workshops using materials based on the productions.
Rainhill Musical Theatre Company
Arts, Charity and VCS supportAmateur musical society presenting musicals, revues and pantomimes for audiences in the local area. Always open to welcome new members from 16 years of ages. We fundraise from the public to help raise money for our charity.
Romanby Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the WI organisation is 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 both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home eco.
Langport And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureA rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain recognised skills and confidence in many activities such as public speaking, drama and entertainments, sports, stock-judging and stock presentation. The opportunity to travel and to attend meetings to arrange fundraising for their clubs and the local community. This is a member led organisation.
1st York (poppleton) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureBeavers and Cubs enjoy playing games making new friends, going on visits and helping others. There is a badge scheme to reward them for trying new things or improving in existing activities.Scouts activities include camping, climbing, canoeing, cycling, hiking, dry skiing, 1st Aid, Scout Craft, Parades, Community, Drama,photography & many other things to help develop young peoples talents.
Aberystwyth And District Stroke Club
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Club meets every month throughout the year for lunch at various venues and visits to different locations. A holiday is arranged at least once a year and there are occasional afternoon teas, visits to the theatre etc. The committee meets once a month and there are various fundraising actiivities. We also support members at times of stress.
Lilleshall Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfarePROVIDES VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY FACILITIES IN THE AREA. USED BY PEOPLE FROM THE VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND GROUP MEETING PURPOSES EG, MEETINGS, SOCIAL EVENTS, PARTIES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS, DANCES, PANTOMINES, DRAMA GROUPS, KARATE CLASSES, TCAT COURSES, ALSO ACCOMMODATES THE VILLAGE POST OFFICE.
Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Religion, Saving of livesFitness classes, jumble sales, Christmas bazaar, quiz evenings, birthday parties, funeral wakes, charity coffee mornings, polling station, parish council & parochial church council meetings, tabletop sales, drama group rehearsals, private tutoring, St John Ambulance training and meetings, committee meetings, kitchen hire for artisan bakers, NHS Cardiac Rehab Clinic
Waingroves Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe Trustees work to maintain and improve the Community Centre for community activities, for example Girl Guides, Karate class, Theatre arts group(adults and children, and Private hire parties. The centre is also used as the venue for the Village Horticultural Show, Village Pantomime, Easter event and Woodland Trust activites.
Littlehampton Players Operatic Society
ArtsWe work to break down barriers of inclusions by bringing amateur productions of musical theatre, theatrical performances operettas & light opera to the local community and improve confidence, ability and a sense inclusion.
Alciston And Selmeston Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Social welfareThe village hall is used for a variety of social events by clubs and associations and private use. The trustees organize a range of events including exhibitions, social and theatre evenings and supper events. the annual flower show and monthly markets. The PCC also hosts community events and activities. The hall is used from time to time by local businesses and Wealden DC.
Richmond Amateur Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur Dramatics
The Wick Theatre Company
ArtsWick Theatre Company presents a year-round programme of community theatre productions to the general public, at the Barn Theatre in Southwick, West Sussex, and involves its members in a range of theatre skills and crafts.
Cor Meibion Pontypridd (pontypridd Male Choir)
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo advance public awareness of Choral Music. To entertain audiences at the same time To safeguard, uphold and preservethe Musical Heritage and alnguage of Wales. To promote the pursuit of Musical Excellence in local schools and encourage the pursuit of Musical excellence at the Welsh College of Music and Drama through an award system Through out Wales, Europe and other parts of the world.
Treadam Barn Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote improve and advance education by the encouragement of the arts including the arts of drama, dance, singing and music with an increasing number of events focusing on children. To provide a centre for the use of the inhabitants of Treadam, Llantilio.
Thingwall Recreational Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity organises activities such as indoor & outdoor bowls, whist, bridge, drama, badminton, cycling, artists classes etc. The premises are also used by outside organisations for karate classes, keep fit, aerobics, children dance classes etc. Parties and receptions may also be held in the main hall.
Camus Productions
ArtsDRAMATIC AND CULTURAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS.
The Llangollen And District Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsPromotion of the arts with particular reference to operetta, musicals and drama
Llanmadoc And Cheriton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareFacilitates and supports the use of premises known as Llanmadoc and Cheriton Village Hall for community activities. These activities include art, drama, senior citizens club, "Lets Be Healthy" lifestyle promotion/advice, village social events.
The Festival Players, Cambridge
ArtsPerforming musical theatre productions.
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.