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Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre

Discover 1,253 Arts charities that specialise in theatre. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,253
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Ryan Davies Memorial Fund

Arts

Prif fwriad yr elusen yw hyrwyddo, cynnal, datblygu a gwella addysg a hynny'n benodol ym maes y Celfyddydau gan gynnwys y gelfyddyd o ddrama a cherddoriaeth. I hyrwyddo hynny ymhellach un o fwriadau'r elusen yw darparu ysgoloriaethau i hybu'r astudiaeth a'r ymarfer o'r Celfyddydau yn arbennig y disgyblaethau hynny sy'n ymwneud a drama a cherddoriaeth.

Latest Income: £9,732
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Bwlch And Crickhowell Young Farmers Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Bwlch & Crickhowell offers a programme for young people aged 10 to 26 years of age. Which includes; cookery, rural craft, sport, drama, public speaking, community work, over seas travel, training and much more.

Latest Income: £9,720
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Sutton Veny School Association

Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education

Fundraising events - ie. quiz nights, barn dance, pamper nights, childrens theatre groups, christmas and easter fayres.

Latest Income: £9,695
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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The Marjorie And Dorothy Whyte Memorial Fund

Arts, Education

Relief of needy young musicians who are former students of The Royal College of Music, The Royal Academy of Music and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and are recommended by the Principals of those institutions.

Latest Income: £9,661
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ampa Foundation

Arts

Grants made in accordance with the Trust's charitable objects.

Latest Income: £9,629
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ilford Operatic And Dramatic Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

To advance public education in Redbridge, and the surrounding area, in the arts of Music,and Drama, particularly among the Youth of the area.To, or for,the benefit of such other charitable purposes in Redbridge and elsewhere, as the Socity, through its committee may decide from time to time.

Latest Income: £9,551
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Leasowe Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Ramblers group, , Cinema and Theatre group, Craft group, Educational and Pleasure outings, Friendship Luncheon group, Social group, visiting speakers most months,Summer Lunch, Musical evening, Christmas party evening, plus a couple of fundraising events each year.

Latest Income: £9,539
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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Mainsforth And District Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The building is used by the people for learning, meetings, all types of social activities, theatre show/pantomimes, family disco, being a very large building it is now popular for weddings, parties and by impact for their exams. Our aim is to keep prices low to make it accessible for our community.

Latest Income: £9,450
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Burridge And Park Gate Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Arrange talks and visits to improve our knowledge on a wide range of subjectsOrganise regular activities in drama, arts, crafts and sport.Participate in local community activities for the benefit of all.

Latest Income: £9,431
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Northleigh Parish Hall

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

Village hall providing hire facilities, and other clubs e.g. art club, bowls and drama.

Latest Income: £9,423
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Don Valley Festival Of The Arts Music And Drama

Arts

Arts, music and drama

Latest Income: £9,347
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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Lightwater Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

To enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including Arts, Crafts and Science 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, branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.

Latest Income: £9,328
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Leamington Spa Competitive Festival

Arts

The object of the Charity is to mount Royal Leamington Spa's annual music, speech and drama and dance festival

Latest Income: £9,326
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Frampton-On-Severn Wi

Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Housing, Society

Improve and develop conditions of rural life; advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects; to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.

Latest Income: £9,262
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Dudley Music Drama And Dance Festival

Arts

1. Hold/promote annual competitive festivals2. Present and promote public performances, concerts & recitals3. Affiliate to the British Federation of Music Festivals4. Further the charitable objects of the said Federation

Latest Income: £9,262
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Village Hall

Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

Providing a venue for public and private functions including Parish Council, Church, Women's Institute, local amateur dramatic society, exercise classes, dance classes, art classes, dog training, parties and local and national elections.

Latest Income: £9,210
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Absolute Theatre Company

Arts, Beneficiary group

Theatre productions, workshops and special events with young people and other community groups

Latest Income: £9,201
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Northampton Festival Of The Performing Arts

Arts

Organises an annual festival of performing arts including music, speech and drama for performers of all ages and abilities.

Latest Income: £9,154
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Women's Institute - Ulgham

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Society

W.I. is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. To improve and develop conditions of rural life and advance the education of women in citizenship in public questions both national and international, in music drama and other cultural subjects plus instruction and training in all branches of agriculture handicrafts home economics health and social welfare.

Latest Income: £9,151
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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Polden Hills Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

A Rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and train for skills in drama & entertainments, public speaking, all sports competitions, stockjudging, stock showing and dancing. Life skills are learnt from members running their own club.

Latest Income: £9,140
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Royce Institute

Arts, Associations, Social welfare

Religious charity meeting Sunday afternoons and providing social activities i.e. snooker, theatre visits, outings, members' tea, new year annual dinner, slide shows and musical items on weekdays. Sunday meetings include religious and educational talks and musical items.

Latest Income: £9,107
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Ilfracombe Coast U3a

Arts, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

Active Groups for:-Art Appreciation, Ballet, Craft, Discussion, Garden Visits, Geology, Golf,Live Arts,Knit & Natter, Local History, Music Appreciation, Novel Readers, Opera Forum, Playreaders, Poetry, Practical Art, Pub Lunches (Tues/Fri), Ramblers, Shakespeare, Singing, Skittles, Singles Sunday Lunch,, Sunday Lunches for Singles, Theatre Visits

Latest Income: £9,096
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Mansfield Music And Drama Festival Association

Arts

The organisation of a Music and Drama festival in which people of all ages can perform as either competitors or non-competitors in all types of music and drama classes. A professional adjudicator gives a verbal and written assessment of each entrant. The events take place over two separate weekends, and a final concert is mounted in which selected performers take part.

Latest Income: £9,060
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Ridiculusmus

Arts

PRODUCING & PRESENTING THEATRE PERFORMANCES

Latest Income: £9,053
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Idle And Thackley Theatre Group

Arts, Charity and VCS support

TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS. TO PROMOTE PLAYS, DRAMAS, COMEDIES, OPERETTAS AND OTHER WORKS OF EDUCATIVE VALUE AND TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION IN THE SAID ARTS. TO RAISE FUNDS, RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS BUT NOT BY WAY OF ANY TRADING ACTIVITIES. TO ASSIST & FURTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

Latest Income: £9,000
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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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.