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 Victory Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionPROVIDE A HALL FOR COMMUNITY USE, PARISH COUNCIL, DRAMA GROUP, DANCES, BOWLS, OVER 60'S LUNCH CLUB, YOGA, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, OTHER CHARITIES WHIST DRIVES & BINGO EVENINGS, CHURCH FUNCTIONS, CRAFT MARKETS, PLANT SALES
Standhill Infant School Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationFundraising for the extras not provided by the school budget, eg, subsidising coach fares for school trips, children's Christmas Party and presents from Santa, visiting theatre productions, presents for school helpers, etc.
Crewkerne Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA Rural youth movement for members aged between 10 and 26 years. Members get the opportunity to take part in various competitions such as entertainments, drama & pantomime, sports, public speaking, debating, after dinner speaking, stock-judging where they gain confidence and new skills. Also they have opportunities to participate in further training & development to run their clubs.
The Petuaria Players
ArtsTo stimulate and promote the study of dramatic art, by the public and private performance of plays and other dramatic works, by play-readings and other activities, as decided from time to time.
Brighton Science Festival Limited
Arts, Facilities, Researcheducation activities in Sussex; in particular, science-related
Wellington And Taunton Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement, where members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, sports competitions, drama and entertainments, stockjudging, stockshowing/presentation, dancing, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation for those aged 10 - 26 years.
Frome And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA member led rural youth group which developes skills and education for any young people aged 10-26 years. Activities range from sports, public speaking, cattle showing and stock Judging, club fundraising events & social activities, dance & entertainment productions, drama and local community work.
Derby Arts Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote an interest in the arts, principally dance, music, speech and drama, by encouraging individuals and groups (particularly but by no means exclusively) of young people to perform, taking part in an annual festival.
The Otley Players
ArtsThe objects of the charity are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to futher development of, public appreciation and taste in them.
Bollington Light Opera Group
ArtsThe object of the Opera Group is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee from time to time shall determine.
The Kimpton Players
ArtsThe Kimpton Players is an amateur dramatic society in Kimpton Herts, founded in 1943. The society produces plays, pantomimes and an annual "old time music hall". Profits from these and other events are donated to worthy causes etc in need in Kimpton & the surrounding area in Hertfordshire.
Belper Players Amateur Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur Dramatic Society
Aylesbury Gateway Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe object of the charity is to provide leisure activities for people with learning disabilities from Aylesbury and the surrounding area, including regular social evenings, theme park and theatre outings, as well as special evenings of entertainment.
The Francis Bacon Society Incorporated
ArtsThe society has been established to encourage for the benefit of the public, the study of the works of Sir Francis Bacon, his character and his life, to encourage the general study of the evidence in favour of Sir Francis Bacon's authorship of the plays commonly ascribed to Shakespeare and to investigate his connection with other works of the Elizabethan period.
Northfield Festival Of Music And Speech
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe exist to promote and hold an annual festival which helps to advance the education of young people in the arts of music, speech and drama.
Upper Clatford Wi
Arts, AssociationsMonthly talks, theatre visits, educational visits, walking, drama, reading group and craft activities
Wootton Wawen Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesTo provide a centrally located venue (Wootton Wawen Village Hall) available for hire to community based groups. Examples of which are, Wootton Wawen Playschool, Dance and drama groups, Parish Council meetings, St Peter's Youth Club and private parties and celebrations
Yeovil And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA Rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised Skills in Public Speaking, Sports Competitions, Drama and Entertainments, Stockjudging and Stockshowing/Presentation, Dancing, Duke of Edingburgh, meetings and social events, Fundraising.
The Southsea Shakespeare Actors
ArtsTheatre and Theatre Education in the Local Community
Pensby Primary School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaise money for children at the schoool and provide extras such as transport or theatre trips
National Drama Festivals Association
ArtsNational Drama Festival Derek Jacobi New Play Writing Competit
Priest Weston Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionQuiz Summer bbq Harvest Lunch ( joint venture with Middleton Church) Live music drama etc with Arts Alive. Cinema with Flicks in the sticks Yoga classes. The hall is used by other organisations eg the local church for their fund raising activities Fund raising through a pancake evening every year.
Chelmondiston Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureGeneral Charitable purposes The village Hall provides a centre for the village where meetings for all groups can take place, from an over 60's group to keep fit and carpet bowls, it also hosts an active amateur dramatic society.
Wiveliscombe Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and life skills in public speaking, drama & entertainments, sports competitions, stock-judging and cattle showing/presentation, and dancing. YFC is run by the members who organise meetings & social events.
London Drama
ArtsLondon Drama is the Professional Subject Association for Teachers of Drama in London. We provide CPD and INSET training in drama and theatre, sell books on educational drama, and promote and support drama and theatre activities across all London boroughs.
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.