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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Wysing Arts Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationWysing Arts Centre is a visual arts organisation that develops new ways to support artists, enabling art and ideas to reach a wide range of people in unexpected ways. We develop educational programmes for artistic experimentation, enquiry and production, supporting innovative art to be created and experienced by new audiences, including specialist programmes for young people and schools.
Blackfriars Arts Centre Limited
ArtsTheatre accepting touring professional and local amateur companies, mounts visual arts and crafts exhibitions, holds workshops, provides rooms for hire,
Life Eternal Trust (uk)
Arts, Health, LeisureDisseminating the knowledge which promotes and actualises physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, balance and well-being; in particular the techniques of Sahaja Yoga meditation and the teachings of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Fostering music, arts and crafts from different cultures. Promoting the idea and practice of tolerant and spiritually-centred living.
Turtle Key Arts Centre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe advancement of public education in the dramatic and visual arts with the object of improving the conditions of life for those persons who have need of such provision by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances.
Newlyn Art Gallery Limited
Arts, HeritageNewlyn Art Gallery Limited is an educational charity, delivering programmes in and around two neighboring contemporary art galleries: Newlyn Art Gallery, in Newlyn and The Exchange, in Penzance. It promotes the work of regional, national and international artists and engages a diverse audience in a year-round programme of exhibitions and participatory activities.
Institute Of International Visual Arts
ArtsIniva engages with culturally diverse practices and ideas by creating exhibitions, publications, multimedia, education and research projects designed to bring the work of artists from culturally diverse backgrounds to the attention of the widest possible public.
Greenwich Mencap
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, LeisureGreenwich Mencap works with and for people with a learning disability and their families. Our Children's services are: support with challenging behaviour, activity sessions (short breaks) and support surrounding the transition to adulthood. Our Adult services are: information, advice, advocacy, 1-1 support, travel training, job coaching, day services including handicrafts, gardening & painting.
Castlefield Gallery
Arts, Education, HeritageThe charity provides an educational service using contemporary visual arts. It does so by presenting new and thought-provoking exhibitions, events, talks and workshops accessible by the public. Its talent development activities for emerging artists such as mentoring, training and other professional development facilities act to nurture creativity and connect them with audiences.
The Mall Nursery And Creche
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareNursery and Creche based in The Mall, Luton shopping Centre. Services include Daycare Nursery and Shoppers Creche operating Mon-Fri 8am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Free Nursery Educational Sessions for children age 3. Planned activities and educational toys including painting, messy play, puzzles, books and toys. A bright, clean and safe outdoor play area including: sand, spades, balls
Hertfordshire Agricultural Society
Arts, Economic and community developmentTo promote industry in general and in particular to promote rural industry and agriculture, and to such end generally to improve it in all its branches, to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts, and professions connected with it. The most important financial commitment, at the present time, is the organisation hosting and delivery of the Hertfordshire County Show.
The Oxford House In Bethnal Green
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionEstablished in 1884 Oxford House is an arts and community centre in Bethnal Green. Oxford House provides (1) a community space including cafe, affordable office and hire space; (2) a creative place with classes and activities for all ages in the theatre, dance studio, gallery, chapel, and roof terrace and (3) a place to volunteer.
Wyeside Arts Centre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupWyeside Arts Centre offers a stimulating and entertaining Arts programme of breadth and quality, accessible to everyone, including: Live shows, Cinema, Satellite Live! screenings, Visual Arts exhibitions, Workshops, Youth Theatre, Community and Educational events for the people of Mid Wales.
Action Space London Events Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupActionSpace supports artists with learning disabilities across London. We aim to make a professional career in the arts a realistic option to artists with learning disabilities who have the talent and ambition to pursue this. Our Beyond The Studio programme, and creates innovative projects for Londoners with learning disabilities to engage with the visual arts.
Theatre Porto
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe company is established to advance the performing arts and the visual arts for the benefit and education of the public and in particular young people.
S A D A C C A Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure-Day care and homecare for the elderly and disabled-Study support for children underarchieving in core curriculum subjects in main stream schools-Training projects for youths in IT, decorating, painting, woodworking and plumbing.-Providing accomodation for Men's and Women's groups who engage in various activities such as recreation, health and fitness training and sewing.
Site Gallery Ltd.
Arts, HeritageFREE ACCESS TO VISUAL ART FOR ALL AND TO CREATE AN INNOVATIVE AND EXPLORATORY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO EXPLORE VISUAL ART WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON LENS-BASED MEDIA.TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF ARTISTS AND FACILITATE CONTACT AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ARTISTS AND THE PUBLIC.
The Coventry Muslim Community Association Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social careCMCA Ltd is a community resource centre providing advice and information on welfare rights, housing, immigration and nationality laws individual support sessions and advice on education, training and employment opportunities. Run adult education classes, sports and crafts activities (some for women only) ESOL, health promotion surgeries, creche and full day care nursery - social and cultural event
The Harley Foundation
Arts, HeritageThe running of an art gallery and associated activities.
St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageThe museum records, preserves and interprets the history of the area between the new forest and the sea. The art gallery works with regional and national art galleries to stage exhibitions combining both local and national interest. Activities/events are organised 'in house' for youngsters, families, schools, the elderly and those with limited mobility.
Dr Radcliffe's Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesMaking Grants principally for Classical Music Education and Crafts Education, with a limited number of grants in other areas related to education and conservation. Applicants are advised to look at the website for further information.
Impressions Gallery Of Photography Limited
Arts, HeritageTo further and advance photography as an art and to promote public knowledge, appreciation and understanding thereof.
Highgate Newtown Community Partners
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareWe work with all ages: provide facilities for sports & wellbeing, opportunities for arts & crafts sessions,activities for children, young people & community support. Core projects: community lunch club, free exercise & pottery for over 60s, dementia cafe, crisis food parcels, free activities for under 5s, community events, art programmes for all ages, after school activities including woodwork
Covent Garden Social And Crafts Centre Association
Arts, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of central London, including Covent Garden, St Giles and Bloomsbury, the area bounded by the Strand, Aldwych, Kingsway, Great Russell Street and Charing Cross Road to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure and educational occupations with the object of improving the condition of life for said inhabitants.
Bankside Gallery Limited
Arts, Heritage, HousingThe charity is home to the Royal Watercolour Society and The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, promotes selling exhibitions, educational courses and workshopsIt welcomes the need to carry out its activities for the benefit of the public, offering free admission to its exhibitions and working to increase its education work in the local community and beyond.
Scarborough Survivors
Arts, EducationA user-led organisation with the emphasis on self-help and sharing information gained by personal experiences. A key element is to represent the voice of the service user both locally and nationally.The Resource Centre offers meaningful activities four afternoons per week, those activities include:- Computer classes, Reading group, Drama & Movement, Art, Paper Crafts, Music and many more.
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.