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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Newton Ferrers And Noss Mayo Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupMonthly meetings. Twice monthly craft group. Drama Group. Choir. Catering for village activities. Theatre and cinema trips. Coach outings for shopping and to heritage properties.
Clementhorpe Community Association
Arts, AssociationsWe provide an area for local activities to take place:- bingo, and childrens activities, healing group, theatre group
South Darley Village Hall
Arts, Education, FacilitiesThe charity operates the village hall for the benefit of the local community. It provides a base for the local art group and the Darley Dale brass Band. the local primary school uses the hall and there is also a pantomime held every year. The hall is also available for hire for birthday parties, christenings , art displays and meetings.
Barby Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, ResearchTo develop women's interests in arts, crafts, music, drama and the sciences and to give them the opportunity of working together to put into practice the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice.
Kelsall And District Rural Amenity Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureKADRAS operate as a society in the village of Kelsall in Cheshire.Main activities are publishing a village magazine every 2 months and other publications include recently a village walks leaflet+village directory.Provide theatre entertainment, arrange walks, village hanging baskets, litter picking,bursary for young people, make grants to other village societies.
Welwyn Festival Association Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesMakes grants to amateur companies performing at the Welwyn Drama Festival
Phoenix Players Chesham
ArtsWe are an amateur dramatic company, performing plays for the general public, and teaching theatre arts to our members.
Women's Institute - Glenfield
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of Glenfield WI are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions in their village and 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 agriculture, handicrafts, home eco
The Norfolk And Norwich Operatic Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe fund awards grants to talented local young people pursuing professional training in various forms of live theatre.
Rochester And North Kent Music And Drama Festival Association
ArtsWe organise a Festival of Music, Speech and Drama for amateur performers of all ages, providing them with an opportunity to perform and receive a professional adjudication and, if appropriate, a trophy to keep for a year.
Y Festri
ArtsTo advance education by the provision of a dedicated creative centre for interdisciplinary, dramatic, performing, visual and digital arts; and to promote and develop community arts initiatives and projects. To work with the communities of Llanberis and the surrounding area.To provide opportunities through the mediums of Welsh and English; To provide a versatile and well equipped performance space.
Hartley (west Kent) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship in public questions both national and international in music drama and other cultural subjects also to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Clwyd Community Theatre Association
ArtsProvide help and information to theatre groups within the old Clwyd area. Also put on festivals for local groups to show their work and to be given feedback so they can improve their skills and abilities.
West Group Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for young people aged between 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and get valuable skills in drama & entertainments, public speaking, sports competitions, stock-judging and cattle showing, dancing. Life skills are learnt by arranging and conducting meetings, social events an fundraising.
Edenbridge Evening Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, ResearchEdenbridge Evening WI is a local branch of the National and West Kent Federations of the WI. Our aims include the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance; music, drama and other cultural subjects; agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare.
Friends Of Downsview School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareThe Friends Of Downsview raise money for equipment, to subsidise theatre visits and other trips, as well as run social events for the children, families, local residents and other stake holders. Amongst these events are The Annual Christmas shop, Christmas parties and a Summer Fete.
Ravenswood (west Wickham) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, HousingMonthly meetings ,where opportunity is given to educate members to provide an effective role in community.Opportunities to participate in social, musical, craft, home economics, walking, theatre events. have also taken place.
Brompton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Hall is used for: Adult & Children Dance Classes; Fitness Groups; Heritage & Other Interest Group Meetings; Jumble Sales; Annual Pantomime & Handicraft Show.
Maidford Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesMaidford Village Hall is the only non-denominational village facility. It is actively used by the villagers through fund raising evening;over sixty groups; social, educational and drama events, and as a meeting room for organisations within and outside the village.
National Deaf Children's Society - Birmingham And District Region
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareWe provide deaf children and their families with opportunities to come together and socialise by activities such as parties, pantomime tickets and visits to places of interest. We also provide much needed equipment such as vibrating alarms clocks, flash doors bells, minicoms etc.
Wirral Festival Of Music, Speech And Drama
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe hold an annual competitive music and speech/drama festival for children young people and adults.Our main objective is to advance and encourage the study and practice of the arts of music, speech and drama, and to provide a platform for the performance of them.
Betchworth Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur Dramatics
The Farleighs Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritagewomens institute. We are a group who have many activities and we invite speakers for learning about different topics. Our activities include, crafts, art, singing, drama, baking and many other different subjects. We also have speakers on history, celebrities , exercise, dance and choirs. There are many outings to theatres, gardens, castles and craft centres.we attend many events to raise fund
The Henley And District Theatre Organ Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS supportTo maintain a precious rare organ in excellent working condition. To promote regular public concerts by leading organists to raise funds for local deserving charities.
The Lefevre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe Lefevre Trust aims to increase understanding between young people in the UK and France by providing funding for visits that are part of collaborative projects. All groups of 11-19 year olds from the formal or informal education sectors are eligible to apply. We can fund youth groups, extra-curricular clubs, sports teams, schools, theatre troupes, arts organisations etc.
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.