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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The Spalding Amateur Dramatic And Operatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote the performance of live drama and music, especially amongst the young people, in South Lincolnshire.
The Laban Guild
ArtsThe Laban Guild is a charitable organisation founded in 1946 to promote and advance the study of Laban-based movement and dance. The first President was Rudolf Laban.The charity promotes courses, masterclasses and events, in a diverse number of venues and educational settings and our magazine Movement, Dance & Drama magazine is produced 3 times a year for members/subscribers.
Pinxton Miners Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe charity provides facilities for various charitable groups including football teams, drama group, model aircraft group, mother and baby group, line dancing and pigeon clubs. The facilities can also be hired out by the club's members for private functions and meetings etc.
Langton School Fund
Arts, Education, LeisureSubsidises educational visits and visits to the school by travelling theatre groups and sports coaches. Buys extras, e.g. books, for the school.
Sir John St Barbe Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity applies only to five small rural parishes in Somerset, Marston-Magna, Ashington, Rimpton, Chilton Cantelo and Limington. Funds are concentrated on bursaries to help pay for individual childrens instrumental music tuition. Support is also offered for individual development in dance, drama and art.
Southfield Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, Social welfareSouthfield WI is outward looking, it has monthly meetings with speakers, reading group, visits to theatre, and historical places. It supports G.F.W.I. events, including music, drama, crafts, and environmental issues. Southfield gives a bursary for educational courses, welcomes visitors, and gives social companionship for its members. Many members volunteer for local causes.
Hawley Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupMonthly meeting with speakers & demonstrations, drama group, walking group, craft group. Monthly outings and local activities.
Halifax And District Young Men's Christian Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationRoller skate Parties for young people, Pantomime Society,Coffee Mornings for older people,Provision of School Uniform Exchange Facility and Room Rentals for Community Groups.
The Molecule Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe charity is now associated principally with the Unicorn Theatre as well as other instiutions and theatres and supports productions which reflect its mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of young persons of the dramatic art. It is no longer an active production company.
Southfield Parents Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe fundraise for our school with various events such as cake sales , discos, fares, non-uniform days. With the money raised the school purchases items such as extra ciricular theatre visits and playground equipment etc.
The Wootton Players
ArtsThe Wootton Players is an amateur dramatic group which puts on an annual pantomime plus possibly a play and a murder mystery.
Up The Creek
ArtsPantomime Performances to the General Public
First Act Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary groupFirst Act Theatre trains children and young people in aspects of theatre skills in the North East of England.
National Association Of Youth Theatres
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo make a positive difference to young people's lives by supporting their participation in and access to excellent youth theatre. NAYT coordinates a national professional development programme offering leadership, support and setting standards of excellence/inclusion.This is delivered via five strands of work: Information and support services, advocacy, training, participation and partnerships.
Lincoln Mystery Plays Trust Limited
ArtsOur core activity is to perform the Lincoln Mystery Plays at approximately 4-year intervals, but we engage in other theatre and music-based activities as well as education work.
Warwick Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupEducation by various speakers, outings, classes. Walking activities. Drama Activities. Book Club. Knit & Natter Group. Singing Group. Whist Group. Wine Club. Craft Club.
Builth Wells Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureBuilth Wells YFC is open to young people aged 10 to 26 years of age, offering a particapative programme. Which includes; cookery, rural craft, sport, drama, training, community involvement and much more.
Hough And District Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthWALKING,DARTS,BOWLING,LUNCH CLUB, BOOK CLUB, CRAFT GROUP, QUIZ GROUP, THEATRE GROUP .SEVERAL MEMBERS KNIT FOR THE LOCAL HOSPITAL.
Polbathic Recreation Room
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides a facility to benefit the local and surrounding communitys for the use of their activities. This includes Theatre productions, snooker, dance and meetings.
Sarnau Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureGeneral Activities :Drama groupsLiterary groupsSocial eventsEconomic / Community activitiesSports / Recreational activities
Baslow Players
ArtsAmateur theatrical society.
Wesleyan Day Care Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social care, Social welfareTo provide a safe enviroment for elderly, and disabled people to come together and socialise, play games, participate in discussions, arm chair exercise and share experiences. They are provided with a hot nutritious meal at the centre.The users also enjoy participating in summer BBQ, and trips, including to the seaside and theatre, as well as celebrating events such as Black History Month
Shorwell Parish Hall
Animals, Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvide space for members of the local community tocarry out leisure activities.e.g. drama club, dog training club,fundraising events (bingo etc.) sports facilities,parties,use as a polling station
Women's Institute - Bishop's Cleeve
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupTO ENABLE WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION AND SKILLS, INCLUDING PUBLIC TOPICS, MUSIC, DRAMA, HANDICRAFTS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY LIFE.
Devon Performing Arts Festival
Arts, Charitable activitiesAdvance the education of the public in the Arts, and in particular the Arts of Music, Speech and Drama in all their branches.Achieved currently by mounting an annual competitive festival of the performing arts.
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.