Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre
Discover 3,095 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.
Sheffield Theatres Crucible Trust
Arts, EducationSheffield Theatres Crucible Trust is a subsidiary of Sheffield Theatres Trust, a complex of 3 theatre spaces. Sheffield Theatres Crucible Theatre Trust specifically accounts for all self produced, tours, transfers and guest productions for the Crucible venues and the building's premises costs, as well as delivering an extensive programme of work in schools and communities
The Havering Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsThe Trust produces and presents theatre, music and dance to entertain and educate the people of outer East London and Essex, and complements this with an extensive programme of educational and outreach activities, and a guest programme of professional and community events.
Orange Tree Theatre LTD
ArtsAs a producing theatre-in-the-round with a full community and education programme, the Orange Tree promotes live theatre to as wide a community as possible, encourages new and "undiscovered" writing and offers resource to the community.
Battersea Arts Centre
ArtsTo advance and promote education and enjoyment for the benefit of the public locally, nationally and internationally, by the encouragement of arts and heritage, in particular the areas of dramatic art, music and exhibitions. BAC's mission is to inspire people to take creative risks to shape the future.
The Chicken Shed Theatre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupChickenshed is established for the advancement of education in the fields of the arts, principally for the benefit of young persons including all who may require help with mobility, communication, behaviour or self-help skills or with social development with a view to educating them in such fields, integrate them into the community and assist them in their development as members of society.
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Management Limited
ArtsThe principal activity of the company is the running of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. This involves the mounting of in-house productions by the company, and performances toured into the theatre by outside production companies. The company also tours its own in-house productions to other theatres throughout the country.
New Horizon Youth Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Leisure, Professions, Social care, Social welfareDay centre for young people age 16-25: benefits, housing advice, resettlement, careers advice, education&training, employment, IT,ESOL, literacy, numeracy, cookery, art classes, drama classes, gym & fitness sessions, women's group, men' group, counselling, nurse, mental health support, street outreach, prison work, laundry/showers/clothes, free lunch
York Citizens' Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, LeisureTo create work of quality, daring, delight and accomplishment on and off our stages, that offers a diverse mix of entertainment, and aesthetic enjoyment.To offer the building, and our knowledge, skills and experience as a resource toIocal people, and to encourage both theatre going and theatre making.To give best value in all aspects of our operation.
The Guildhall School Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationTo provide grants to Guildhall School of Music & Drama to advance the education of students and prospective students of the School in music, drama & production arts and any other object considered to be beneficial to the promotion of music, drama & production arts. To support any charitable purpose in which Guildhall School or any student may engage and promotes music, drama & production arts.
Grange Park Opera
ArtsThe objects of the charity are to advance education through the promotion, support and encouragement of the art of music and drama and in particular the promotion of opera.
Watermill Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Watermill seeks to spread knowledge and understanding about the arts and in particular the art of theatre through the production of plays and related activities encompassing touring, education, youth and community work, new writing and the nurturing of talented individuals. The Watermill seeks to entertain and enrich the quality of life for all, whether participants or audience.
Pioneer Theatres Limited
ArtsTo promote, maintain and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music.
Octagon Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsTO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE, EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS INCLUDING DRAMA, MIME, DANCE, SINGING AND MUSIC, AND TO FORMULATE, PREPARE AND ESTABLISH SCHEMES THEREFOR PROVIDED THAT ALL OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY SHALL BE OF A CHARITABLE NATURE.
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited
Arts, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisureOperate Cultural and Leisure Venues in Merthyr Tydfil providing access to a range of cultural and active recreation opportunities to benefit the Health and Wellbeing of the Community of Merthyr Tydfil. The venues include Libraries, Park, Castle, Museum, Theatre and Arts Venue, Leisure Centres and Community Centres. In addition a range of events delivered via the venues.
Institute Of Contemporary Arts Limited
Arts, Heritage, HousingEstablished in 1947, the ICA is the UK's original, multi-disciplinary arts centre, existing today to create a space for new, experimental and independent arts practice and ideas. Housing two galleries, two cinemas, a theatre, learning room, studio, bookshop and bar, the ICA presents an international programme of work across artforms to a wide and diverse range of audiences.
The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyProvides national coordination for the WI organisation; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Kiln Theatre
ArtsThe charity uses different art forms to entertain, educate & stimulate audiences, participants and users to contribute towards a more cohesive community.
Lichfield Garrick Theatre
ArtsThe advancement of the arts for the benefit of the public, in particular through the operation of a theatre in LichfieldandThe advancement of education in relation to the arts for the benefit of the public
Cumbria Theatre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvision of a year-round theatre and performing arts resource for the communities of, and visitors to, Cumbria.Activities include productions and performances created in-house and by others for public consumption, programmes of participatory activity and workshop activity focussed on professional artistic development.
The National Youth Theatre Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTO ADVANCE EDUCATION PARTICULARLY THAT OF YOUNG PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 TO 25 YEARS THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF DRAMA, MUSIC AND THE SPOKEN WORD AND THROUGH AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE BRITISH DRAMATIC HERITAGE.FURTHER DETAILS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE www.nyt.org.uk
Kingston Theatre Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPresenting a programme of plays and other activities in the Rose Theatre, Kingston and beyond, which advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art.
Northern Stage (theatrical Productions) Limited
ArtsNorthern Stage is the largest producing theatre company in the North East of England. We offer a wide range of people world-class theatrical experiences through a high-quality programme in Newcastle, an innovative programme of participation activities and touring productions throughout the UK.
Harrogate (white Rose) Theatre Trust LTD
Arts, Beneficiary groupHarrogate Theatre produces and presents a range of theatre, music and dance. There is an education and outreach department that runs regional youth theatre's and delivers workshops in a number of formal and informal educational contexts.
The Courtyard Trust
ArtsTo promote the improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of arts and cultural and educational value (including the arts of dance, drama, literature, music and singing) of the public and in particular the residents of the County of Herefordshire.
The Kings Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageTo refurbish, restore and to operate the King's Theatre, Southsea as a venue for professional and amateur organisations. To educate and entertain all groups regardless of age, gender or religion.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many theatre arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,095 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 £11.1bn 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 92.2%. 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 £406k. 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.