Arts Charities That specialise in Theatre
Discover 1,253 Arts charities that specialise in theatre. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Colchester New Theatre Trust
ArtsFinancial assistance to one specific theatre.
The Shropshire Theatre Organ Trust
ArtsConserving, maintaining and promoting the use of the ex. Ritz Chatham Wurlitzer Organ, and added components owned by the Trust which was onceinstalled in the Buttermarket, Howard Street, Shrewsbury. SY1 2LF
Victor Ford Foundation
Arts, EducationNO APPLICATIONS PLEASE.THE CHARITY IS WINDING UP AND ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN SPENT TO ENDOW SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES AT NATIONAL MUSIC AND ARTS INSTIUTIONS TO MAXIMISE THE CHARITABLE BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF MUSIC, DRAMA AND DANCE WHO MEET THE CRITERIA.
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.