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.
The Ryan Davies Memorial Fund
ArtsPrif 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.
Bwlch And Crickhowell Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureBwlch & 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.
Friends Of Sutton Veny School Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationFundraising events - ie. quiz nights, barn dance, pamper nights, childrens theatre groups, christmas and easter fayres.
The Marjorie And Dorothy Whyte Memorial Fund
Arts, EducationRelief 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.
Ampa Foundation
ArtsGrants made in accordance with the Trust's charitable objects.
Ilford Operatic And Dramatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo 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.
Leasowe Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareRamblers 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.
Mainsforth And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe 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.
Burridge And Park Gate Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureArrange 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.
Northleigh Parish Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureVillage hall providing hire facilities, and other clubs e.g. art club, bowls and drama.
Don Valley Festival Of The Arts Music And Drama
ArtsArts, music and drama
Lightwater Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo 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.
The Leamington Spa Competitive Festival
ArtsThe object of the Charity is to mount Royal Leamington Spa's annual music, speech and drama and dance festival
Frampton-On-Severn Wi
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyImprove 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.
Dudley Music Drama And Dance Festival
Arts1. 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
Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProviding 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.
Absolute Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary groupTheatre productions, workshops and special events with young people and other community groups
Northampton Festival Of The Performing Arts
ArtsOrganises an annual festival of performing arts including music, speech and drama for performers of all ages and abilities.
Women's Institute - Ulgham
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyW.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.
Polden Hills Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA 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.
The Royce Institute
Arts, Associations, Social welfareReligious 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.
Ilfracombe Coast U3a
Arts, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureActive 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
Mansfield Music And Drama Festival Association
ArtsThe 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.
Ridiculusmus
ArtsPRODUCING & PRESENTING THEATRE PERFORMANCES
Idle And Thackley Theatre Group
Arts, Charity and VCS supportTO 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.
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.