Arts Charities That specialise in Visual arts

Community Arts workshops and projects in film, animation, dance, drama, forum theatre, photography, visual and digital arts, music, design, multi-media, storytelling and writing, creating equal opportunities through positive action by prioritising individuals, groups and communities who may be marginalised, vulnerable or at risk

The principal activity of the Trust, which was founded in 1879, is to support the teaching and training students in the Arts, Crafts and Sciences of the Fine Arts. The Trust maintains and develops the land and buildings occupied by the City & Guilds of London Art School, which operates as a separate independent charity since 1 April 2012 following a business transfer agreement.

The Courthouse Project runs a fully accessible arts and resource centre in Otley where people of all ages take part in arts educational, heritage and voluntary sector activities inc. music/theatre/dance/visual arts workshops, rehearsals, classes, training, meetings and performances; digital media, exhibitions and visual arts/crafts activities. It supports 135 volunteers who help run the building.

(a) To promote appreciation of and education in the arts, crafts & associated technologies, especially but not exclusively those of the cinema & moving image (b) To educate the public by encouraging the creative participation in the arts and crafts of cinema, video & moving image (c)To educate the public in the history, aesthetics and theory of moving image in all their aspects.

Middleton Elderly Aid is a Neighborhood Network Scheme in Leeds working to reduce social isolation for the over 60s in Middleton. We offer Lunch clubs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We also run activities all day 6 days a week. We have a variety of groups such as crafts, various exercise groups, computer classes, etc. Charity Shop open 9 - 3 and the Social Centre 9.-4 6 days a week.

The Base opened in February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and Corn Exchange Newbury Trust. A purpose built visual arts and craft venue, comprising a 110sqm gallery, 8 artist studios and a workshop space for participatory classes. We present a varied programme of touring exhibitions alongside work from local artists and a number of visual arts and craft courses and workshops.

TO ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF TRADITIONAL AND HERITAGE CRAFTS, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVICE AND TRAINING.

JOIN provides a broad range of educational and recreational activities for adults with learning disabilities in the Keighley and surrounding areas. JOIN activities include cookery, social activity days, walking, keep-fit, arts & crafts, self-help and self-advocacy. All JOIN activities enable members to improve their health and well being, develop life skills and achieve greater independence.

The aim of the Foundation is to broaden audiences for the visual arts and to enable everyone irrespective of circumstance to engage actively with the creation and enjoyment of art. The Foundation achieves this aim by supporting and empowering artists and cultural institutions though grant making, partnership and collaboration, and hosting and sponsoring events and exhibitions.

Sunday Morning Meeting 10.30amEvening Meeting 6.30pm Young People's Groups: regular meetings for children and young people of all ages with a wide range of activities such as active games, crafts and drama and relevant Bible teaching discussion.Other Bible studies and exploring Christianity Courseswww.cchh.org.uk

Sound Minds is a user led social enterprise applying the arts to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health through: music, filmmaking, theatre and the visual arts accredited courses in Popular Music and Filmmaking A booking agency for performances and workshops communicating about mental health a peer to peer hospital Ward Visiting service

Art gallery and educational charity

Encouragement of the arts (including music, singing, drama, painting, literature, dance and visual arts) for the benefit of the inhabitants of Haslemere & District.

The objects of the charity are:- the advancement of education for the public benefit in the everyday arts and crafts and cultural items of South Asia and its neighbouring countries by establishing and maintaining a collection of such arts and crafts.

Fuse Art Space is an art gallery, performance venue and arts education project in Bradford, West Yorkshire. It curates and hosts concerts, performances, exhibitions and workshops, and provides opportunities for people from Bradford and the region to enjoy, engage with, learn about and participate in art, music and performance activities.

THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE AT THE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY FACILITIES AND PREMISES TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND CRAFTS AND THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF KESWICK AND THE SURROUNDING REGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.

Bensham Grove Community Centre is a Grade II listed building and gardens, conserved by the trustees, of historical significance holding original Georgian and Arts and Crafts features. The Centre is a venue for community activities and groups to meet, it is a venue for Adult learning courses and workshops and it hosts events throughout the year to include the diverse community it serves.

Art; Keep Fit; Music & Drama; Youth Theatre; Camera Group; Photography: Film Society; Reading Group.

The Loughborough Dawah centre, using their own building 34 wood gate, Loughborough, le112ty,Activities as follows,Mens & womens adults education classes and social/ cultural activities weekly and monthly, also youth boys and girls weekly education circles / playing activities/ Art's and crafts classes/ social activities etc,Also local groups hires the building to use for other purposes

1) Tours of historic, restored water mill - to public and educational groups. 2) Mount exhibitions in Art Gallery by a range of artists including community groups. 3) Educate the public in the history of the architecture of the mill, mills in general and an appreciation of the arts. 4) Provide space in Mill buildings for artisan crafts, workshops, food retailers, cafe/restaurant and gift shop.

Welfare Rights Advice and Information Service (benefits Advice, Housing, Debt, Consumer Matters)Services and activities that promotes integration and community cohesionEmployment and Vocational Training programmesHealth Promotion Activities - Lunch Club, Exercise and fitness Classes, Health Information Events and WorkshopsESOL ClassesArts and Crafts ActivitiesICT Classes

Matt's Gallery creates opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of their practice, providing space, support, mentoring and resources for artists at all stages of their careers to create ambitious new works. Matt's Gallery presents free and accessible exhibitions of high quality visual contemporary arts, engaging students in free talks and seminars with artists and staff.

The Old Needle Works is a Community Learning and Support Hub providing skills courses and groups to help local people with their wellbeing and mental health. We make lasting positive changes to improve life quality and chances. Courses including Maths, English, IT and creative, physical and crafting courses. Our premises is shared and acts as an incubator for other charities and social enterprise.

The advancement of the arts for the public benefit in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire primarily, and the Midlands region, nationally and internationally in the forms of collaborative arts, contemporary visual arts, performance, music, drama, poetry, craft, media arts and all other associated arts of the highest quality and calibre

HALTON SPEAK OUT was founded in 2001. We converted to a CIO in November 2016. We continue to support individuals with learning disabilities and other vulnerable people by offering a wide range of services including self advocacy, person centred planning, employment opportunities, training, peer advocacy, dramatic and visual arts education and participation.