Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre
Discover 1,253 Arts charities that specialise in theatre. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Chipstead Evening Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureMonthly lecture on various subjects. Art, Book, Gardening, Needlecraft,Supper and Theatre Groups.
Dolgellau Amateur Dramatic Society
Arts, LeisureNormally 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.
Restormel Arts
ArtsRestormel 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.
The Sphinx Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupTheatre company with particular focus on encouraging women practitioners
Adderbury Theatre Workshop
ArtsAmateur dramatics Group
The Godolphin School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe 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.
Newton (porthcawl) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupSmall interest groups which include walking, drama and crafts. Educational trips.Monthly meetings with a speaker with talks on various subjects
The Castle Bromwich Theatre Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportSummer play, children's pantomime, participation in local events and fund raising, additional one-off plays during the year.
The Luke Players Drama Group
ArtsPerformance of Amateur Theatrical Performances
Horsell Afternoon Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupHorsel 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.
Woodloes Park Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureA 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.
Park (appleton) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupWe 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.
Halstead Players
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe 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.
Saltash Music And Drama Festival
Arts, EducationTo 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.
The Gwehelog Public Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePublic 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.
Hilton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureCraft, Cookery, Drama, Health, Fitness, Outings
Troedrhiwdalar Young Farmers'club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTroedrhiwdalar 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.
Broughton Amateur Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur dramatics
Great Horton Theatre Company
ArtsTo 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.
The Shakespear Charity Fund
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo 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.
Atlantic Coast Theatre
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic arts and to develop public appreciation of the arts.
Sidford 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 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.
Uckfield College Pta
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationRunning Bars for College Functions (ie Concerts, Theatre Productions, Celebration Evenings, A Level and GCSE Presentations Evenings)Annual Quiz NightAnnual Christmas Craft Fair
Mas Pta
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingThe 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.
Deputy's Gift Fund
Arts, Beneficiary groupMain 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
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.