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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Friends Of Asby Endowed School
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationFundraising via a range of events including, but not limited to; Annual Christmas Fair, Valentine's Ball, Pantomime, Coffee Morning, Monthly Quiz, Voluntary Donations.
Tottenham War Services Institute
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingIn 2020 trustees made the decision to move from a London hub to participate in other parts of the country; opening their remit to further aid ex-forces and the wider community as follows: - General welfare support and help. - The arts, music and theatre - Learn for the Future Project -Training and development - Sustainable growing for the future - Help with housing - Social Enterprise formation
Arena Touring Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity's activities are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education through Theatre In Education and appreciation of the arts. Arena tour devised and scripted plays, mainly to schools, reaching audiences who may not otherwise have the opportunity to see live performance. We work in mainstream and special schools across the age range. Workshops for young people also feature in our work
The Playgoers Society Of Dartington Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisurePlaygoers has been providing regular theatrical entertainment of educational, cultural and artistic value, in and around Dartington for over 70 years. It has about 70 members, aged 15 to 80 involved in acting, directing, producing, set building, props, stage management, front of house, lighting, costumes etc.Performances include rehearsed play readings, workshops and full play productions.
Court Henry Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureMonthly meetings with a guest speaker-members participate in sports, music,drama and educational visits
High Halstow Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of country women in citizenship, in public questions both national and inter-national, 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.
Witton Gilbert Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe have lectures, demonstrations & craft classes. Educational outings. Theatre visits. Also raise funds for charities associated with WI.
Barrow Senior Citizens' Section Committee
Arts, Beneficiary groupWeekly social meetings--Meals --Day trips--Cinema and theatre visits.
Bishop Monkton C E School Fund
Arts, Childcare, EducationFunds used for the benefit of the pupils.Ie Subsidising school trips, purchasing drama equipment (lights, costumes), enhancing playground facilities
Chew Valley Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureA rural charity for young people aged between 10-26 years, where they can learn new rural skills and achieve confidence through public speaking competitions, stockjudging and running their own club and fundraising for themselves and the local community. Members also learn to participate in team events such as sports, drama and entertainments, choir and dancing. This is a member led organisation.
Heaton Mersey Youth Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo hold a festival for Music, Vocal & Speech and Drama for Youths only ie under 21 years of age on the first day of our festival.All participants receive a remarks sheet written by a fully qualified adjudicator.
The Claque Theatre Limited
ArtsProduction of Community Plays and related heritage and community arts projects
The Music Hall Guild Of Great Britain And America & The Theatre And Film Guild And The Literary Guild
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage1) To advance education in the history of music hall and theatre performers by undertaking research and identifying, restoring, erecting and beautifying memorials which are of educational interest.2) The promotion, maintenance, improvement and advancement of education through the presentation of Music Hall and Theatre productions and encouragement of the arts.
International Theatre Exchange
Arts, Charity and VCS supportTHE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE EXCHANGE (ITE) is an umbrella organisation. It facilitates the exchange of information, knowledge and experience on international amateur theatre, international amateur theatre festivals and events relating to international amateur theatre between members and any amateur theatre organisation in England Scotland and Wales that seeks advice.
Broadstairs Dickens Players
ArtsAMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY WHICH PRODUCES THEATRE PERFORMANCES AND CARRIES OUT OTHER THEATRE ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE DRAMATIC ARTS AND DEVELOP PERFORMANCE SKILLS IN SOUTH EAST KENT.
The Monstrous Regiment Limited
ArtsThe company continues to pursue the educational aims set out in its memorandum including public talks, panel discussions, meetings with students, interviews with writers and academics. Following the transfer of its archives to the V&A Theatre and Performance collection, the company has focused on the digitisation of this and related material for a website to provide a major educational resource.
Great Ayton Dramatic Society
ArtsProduction of Drama events for adults. Training in theater skills, open to all local residents in Great Ayton & surrounding area. Use skills within the society to support other local charities.
South Northamptonshire Mencap Gateway Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur Club, people aged 16 and over with learning disabilities, we meet once a week at the Club Venue, where we organise a variety of activities for members, some of which we conduct ourselves, and others where we invite third party specialists to conduct for us, Dancing, Live music, Keep Fit, etc. However, we also take members out for Meals, Theatre, Discos, Pub visits, etc. Our club is for members
Radlett Theatre Company
ArtsTo promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the Art of Drama and the public appreciation of such Art
New Orange Tree Theatre Trust
ArtsTo promote education for the benefit of the public, by the encouragement of the Arts and by acquiring and using places in the London Borough of Richmond and its environs.
The Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Social welfareWCTT provides theatre based educational and outreach projects for disadvantaged people living in the Merton area
Derby Arts And Theatre Association
ArtsThe charity's objectives are to educate the public in, and develop, the performing arts in Derby and the surrounding areas. It acts as a representative body for amateur theatre and music groups in two main ways: by maintaining and publishing a diary of the future productions/concerts of its member societies; and by representing the interests of its members in a consultation/lobbying capacity.
Lambeth Children's Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group"...promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, singing, literature, sculpture and painting."
Heanor Musical Theatre Company
ArtsHeanor Musical Theatre Company (HMTC)We are a fantastic local theatre company working within the community in preparation for performing annually at Mansfield Palace Theatre in April.For more information, check out our website: www.hmtc.rocks
Deanery Players
ArtsPromote plays,drama,comedies and other dramatic and operatic works of educational value.
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.