Arts Charities That specialise in Visual arts
Discover 602 Arts charities that specialise in visual arts. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Bristol Photographic Society
Arts, ResearchThe declared objectives of the Society are to promote science and art through photography and in particular:1. To arrange lectures and demonstrations2. To promote and sponsor competitions and exhibitions3. To maintain a permanent collection of the outstanding work of members
Littleborough Coach House Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageProvision of a community resource in the form of preservation of a listed coach house; comprising a heritage centre, an art gallery where local artists can exhibit and sell their works and two function rooms which can be hired on an hourly basis and which provides the base for several local groups/societies enabling delivery of weekly / monthly / annual classes, events and exhibitions
Clock House Arts Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HealthProvide affordable studios for artists in all disciplines, particularly in sculpture who are able to use the on-site bronze foundry. Provide work experience and residencies for school children, art students and artists. Work with mental health groups. Organise exhibitions, art classes, visits to the studios to meet the artists and watch a bronze pour. We exhibit widely and hold Open Weekends.
Bispham And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionService North Blackpool, Bispham and Thornton-Cleveleys. Centre has two medium sized rooms and a large hall. The rooms by the local community with activities of chess, photography, various martial arts groups, slimming groups, toddlers groups, dance groups, charity groups, yoga groups, a community church. The Centre rents out its rooms; that is the only source of income.
Friends Of St George's (bickley) Ce Primary School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationWinter and Summer fairs, children's discos and movie nights, craft fair, parent/teacher quiz nights and charity ball, cake and ice lollies sales, Easter activities, mother and father's day crafts, school uniform sales.
Dyffryn Tanat Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingTo advance the education of young members of the public at large in argriculture, home crafts,country life and related subjects
Blaby And Glen Parva Community Service
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe community service provides lunch clubs with transport, social groups,with transport where necessry, a social support group, painting and exercise groups, and outings mainly for older people. Provides opportunities for people with learning difficulties.as clients or volunteers. Hires out premises to other groups and local people. Information 0116-2787944.
Worshipful Company Of Joiners And Ceilers Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesTO FOSTER THE CRAFTS OF JOINERY AND CARVING INCLUDING MAKING GRANTS TO EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND PROVIDING PRIZES TO ADVANCE THIS OBJECT.
Felpham Memorial Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Hall Management Committee aims to provide an attractive, comfortable and well-maintained venue at reasonable hire rates for many local groups and organisations. These include fitness classes, 2 line dancing groups, art club, painting classes, 2 womens institutes, whist and bridge clubs, dog training, mothers and toddlers group, flower club & Regis players drama
Great Houghton Playing Field Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionGHPFA manages and operates the Village Hall and Playing Field in Great Houghton, Northampton. Some of the activities include Village Cricket and Football Clubs, and a Tennis Club. Inside activities include the Womens Institute, Short Mat Bowls Club, Youth Club, Messy Church, Painting Group, Dance and Zumba Groups and other activities as requested and considered appropriate.
The Art Libraries Society Of The United Kingdom And Ireland
ArtsARLIS/UK & Ireland: the Art Libraries Society is a professional organisation founded in 1969 for those concerned with the documentation of visual art. It has members subscribing mostly from the UK and Ireland, including librarians, archivists, curators and publishers.
Evesham Arts Association
ArtsEvesham Arts Assoc. works to provide live amateur and professional arts events including concerts, musicals, drama, film, dance etc. We also hold exhibitions covering photography and art to encourage local talent.
Women's Institute - Prestbury
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ResearchThe charity gives women the opportunity of working together & to develop their education. Bursaries are given to attend Denman, the NFWI residential college where arts, crafts, sciences and home economics are taught. Weekly and monthly activities are enjoyed by members. Tai Chi, Country Dancing, Book Club, Drama are some of the activities in which we are involved.
Lps21 LTD
ArtsTo advance education for the public benefit through the promotion of the artswith particular, but not exclusive, reference to the visual arts of printmaking and graphic design.
Liskeard Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Friends Of Birmingham Museums And Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, HeritageFriends of Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery support and assist Birmingham Museums Trust and promote their use and enjoyment by the public.
Chorleywood Community Arts Centre
ArtsWe provide an artistic venue in which local people can participate and be educated in various crafts and skills of embroidery, silk painting, pottery, art and life drawing. We aim to enhance the quality of life in the community. We are an apolitical association.
Walton-On-Thames Community Arts Trust
Arts, Facilities, HeritageProvision of varied and high quality arts facilities by means of a Community Arts Centre, comprising a performance space, craft studio, Gallery and Cafe Bar, - Riverhouse - in Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Lytham St Annes Art Society
Arts, Charity and VCS supportUsing our purpose built Studio volunteers run workshops, discussion groups, lectures, demonstrations, and visits for people interested in painting, drawing and crafts or just with a love of art. Members show their work in numerous Society exhibitions for residents and visitors to our seaside town. We financially support art in the community, invite the public to our events and to join our numbers.
Smethwick Photographic Society
Arts, ResearchTo promote the general advancement of the art and science of photography
The Tylers And Bricklayers Craft Trust
ArtsGeneral charitable purposes related to the crafts
Stratton And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
West Meads Community Centre & Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureWE PROVIDE LEISURE & SOCIAL FACILITIES FOR RESIDENTS IN ALDWICK AND WEST MEADS. OFTEN PROVIDING THE ONLY CONTACT FOR SOME WITH THE REST OF SOCIETY. WE PROVIDE ARTS, CRAFTS, PATCHWORK & QUILTING, CARPET BOWLS, KEEP FIT, LINE DANCING, TAEKWONDO, BRIDGE CLUBS, SOCIAL CLUB, COFFEE MORNINGS & YOGA THE CENTRE IT IS WELL USED AND MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE RESIDENTS OF THE LOCAL AREA .
William Cowper Pre-School Nursery (toftwood)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-School learning, painting, drawing, singing, listening to stories, role play, jigsaws, games. outside play equipment.
The Disabled Photographers Society
ArtsWe help and assist disabled persons by the provision of cameras, which are suitably adapted to meet their individual needs, to enable them to engage in and enjoy photography in its many aspects. We also run photography competitions, exhibitions, studio days, various photographic events and publish a quarterly magazine for our members, to inform and encourage them.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many visual-arts arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 602 registered visual-arts arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the visual-arts 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 visual-arts arts charities?
Visual-arts 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 visual-arts arts charities?
Across all visual-arts 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 visual-arts arts charities?
Visual-arts 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.