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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.

Chipstead Evening Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Monthly lecture on various subjects. Art, Book, Gardening, Needlecraft,Supper and Theatre Groups.

Latest Income: £6,224
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society

Arts, Leisure

Normally we host professional theatre performances and our year comprises at least one such performance, our annual pantomime and monthly entertainment evenings.We put on two plays and provide a meeting place for local groups.We bring theatre in all its forms to the people of Dolgellau and district.Post Covid we are getting back to some kind of normality.

Latest Income: £6,193
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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Restormel Arts

Arts

Restormel Arts is a non building based arts charity and a company limited by guarantee. It generally covers mid Cornwall. The charity aims to promote and develop the arts for the benefit of all. It delivers community projects and music, theatre, film promotions in a variety of venues.

Latest Income: £6,186
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Sphinx Theatre Company Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group

Theatre company with particular focus on encouraging women practitioners

Latest Income: £6,170
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Adderbury Theatre Workshop

Arts

Amateur dramatics Group

Latest Income: £6,148
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Godolphin School

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The Charity provides day education in its Preparatory School for girls between the ages of 3 1/2 and 11 years, and boarding or day education in its senior school for girls between the ages of 11 and 18 years. The School aims to educate girls to achieve their individual potential, both academically and in other spheres, including art, drama, music and sport; and to inspire a passion for learning.

Latest Income: £6,015
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Newton (porthcawl) Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group

Small interest groups which include walking, drama and crafts. Educational trips.Monthly meetings with a speaker with talks on various subjects

Latest Income: £5,983
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Castle Bromwich Theatre Group

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

Summer play, children's pantomime, participation in local events and fund raising, additional one-off plays during the year.

Latest Income: £5,971
Areas of Operation: Solihull
Status: Registered
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The Luke Players Drama Group

Arts

Performance of Amateur Theatrical Performances

Latest Income: £5,948
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Horsell Afternoon Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group

Horsel Afternoon WI is interested in local issues, members support the Surrey Federation by attending events and classes. Members enjoy activities such as scrabble, knitting and theatre-going.

Latest Income: £5,925
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Woodloes Park Community Centre

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

A community centre for use by various groups and organisations to enhance the lives of people on Woodloes Park. Regular users include - Senior Citizens, Mothers and Toddlers, Townswomens Guild, Weight Watchers, Belly Dancing, Pilates, Community Choir, Youth Theatre, Youth Club.

Latest Income: £5,871
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Park (appleton) Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group

We provide a series of speakers on a wide range of topics covering the changing society around us as individual's experiences in work & play. We have an active walking programme, educational visits and theatre outings.

Latest Income: £5,859
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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Halstead Players

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities

We organise local amateur dramatic productions, usually 1 to 2 a year, in order to give our community the opportunity to experience local theatre, both through taking part in productions and as members of the audience. We also make donations to other organisations and groups within our community (such as the local school, nursery and community cafe), and to other good causes close to our hearts.

Latest Income: £5,820
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Saltash Music And Drama Festival

Arts, Education

To provide a succesful speech & drama & music festival for all the community including schools and people of all ages to take part using professional adjudicators.This is an Annual Event and in Saltash Wesley Church.We are affililated to the British Federation Of Festival and employ Professional Adjudicators from the Federation.

Latest Income: £5,793
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Gwehelog Public Hall

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

Public Hall for use by the community. Dance classes, drama group, whist drives, keep-fit activities, Yoga classes. Film nights. Tribute artists with live music. Hire of Hall for parties and use by the Community Council. Free book loan/library.

Latest Income: £5,790
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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Hilton Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Craft, Cookery, Drama, Health, Fitness, Outings

Latest Income: £5,789
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Troedrhiwdalar Young Farmers'club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Troedrhiwdalar YFC is open to all young people age 10 to 26 years of age. The programme includes; training, community projects, rural crafts, sport, drama and much more.

Latest Income: £5,685
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Broughton Amateur Dramatic Society

Arts

Amateur dramatics

Latest Income: £5,642
Areas of Operation: North Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Great Horton Theatre Company

Arts

To educate the public in the dramatic & operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and tasks of the said arts. To assist and further such charitable institutions and purposes from any surplus funds raised from our productions as the committee from time to time shall determine.

Latest Income: £5,600
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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The Shakespear Charity Fund

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To apply both the capital and the income for the relief of such poor and distressed Brother Masons or their poor and distressed widows and children.For the benefit of such Masonic Charities or other Charitable Institutions, Societies and Objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

Latest Income: £5,547
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Atlantic Coast Theatre

Arts

To educate the public in the dramatic arts and to develop public appreciation of the arts.

Latest Income: £5,376
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Sidford 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 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, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.

Latest Income: £5,369
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Uckfield College Pta

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

Running Bars for College Functions (ie Concerts, Theatre Productions, Celebration Evenings, A Level and GCSE Presentations Evenings)Annual Quiz NightAnnual Christmas Craft Fair

Latest Income: £5,352
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Mas Pta

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing

The Matthew Arnold School Parent Teacher Association (MAS PTA) raises funds to advance the educationof pupils in the Matthew Arnold School, Oxford. The PTA raises funds at school events such as quiz nights, concerts and school drama productions. Funds raised go back to the school to benefit the children and support the school community.

Latest Income: £5,276
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Deputy's Gift Fund

Arts, Beneficiary group

Main purpose is to provide a Christmas day lunch and party for residents of Brightlingsea who as individuals, couples or families may otherwise be on their own. Also for the same group to provide local outings, tea parties and visits to local theatre productions.Charitable support for other Brightlingsea Groups and/or Individuals is at the Deputy's discretion

Latest Income: £5,252
Areas of Operation: Essex
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.