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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The Lakeland Arts Trust
Arts, HeritageThe Trust has significant permanent collections including fine art, decorative art, furniture, social & industrial history, steamboats & historic vessels and archival material. The collections are on loan to Lakeland Arts (charity no. 8162578) which operates Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwell Arts & Crafts House and the Museum of Lakeland Life and WIndermere Jetty Museum.
Armitage With Handsacre Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of facilities for the community of the village and surrounding areas. Facilities offer educational events from pre-school to the elderly. E.G. slimming, fitness, karate, badminton, football, dance, crafts, WI, AA, music, wellness, floristry, weddings, and parties. Also used for local Parish Council meetings, conferences and public charity events. Facilities disabled/baby friendly.
Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN
Indian Association - Manchester
Arts, Social welfareWE ORGANISE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPSSPORTS FACILITIESPROMOTE COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION AND EDUCATION
Croxley Green Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe Provision of Community / Village Hall facilities for a variety of local clubs and societies, these include, Sequence Dancing, Indoor Bowls Club, Photography Club, others included and also support to local fund raising events where suitable.
Wilderness Trust
Arts, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareEnvironmental protection and enhancementEducation in traditional crafts, arts, sustainable living, natural sciences and heritagePromotion of the artsRelief of suffering by inclusion of marginalised people in communal life and work and by providing a place of temporary refuge or respite
Queen Elizabeth Hall Worstead
Animals, Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall facilities for a multitude of events including film shows, theatre, entertainment events, antique and arts and crafts, childrens activities, badminton, dog shows, weddings, private parties, meetings, learning centre and many smaller events such as keep fit, bingo and indoor bowls.
Aldridge Central Community Association
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareBALANCE CLASS, DANCE-TEACHING & SOCIAL, ART CLASSES, EXERCISE - TAI CHI , YOGA, PILATES, FITNESS CHILDRENS BALLET, DANCE & CRAFT, KIDDIBOP, BRIDGE, U3A MEETINGS, INC. FRENCH, BRIDGE, RUMMIKUB, WHIST, PHOTOGRAPHY, NHS BLOOD COLLECTION, UKULELE,CRAFTING, MACHINE KNITTING, SLIMMING WORLD , LINK & FILLING STATION CHURCH MTGS, WAL SPINNERS, IAMS, SOCIAL GATHERING FOR LONELINESS/DEMENTIA
Harrogate Arts And Mercer Gallery Development Trust
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageThe charity raises money by fundraising and receiving donations, specifically for the purchase of art and meet expenses to stage exhibitions in the gallery. These activities allow the public, both local and visiting, together with schools over a wide area to appreciate a diverse range and variety of art.
The International Guild Of Knot Tyers
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupWe promote and teach the skills-craft of knotting and associated crafts to members of the public (retired groups -WI, youth groups-scouts, guides, army/sea cadets). We hold a library of knot books for reference, for public use. We publish (quarterly) a knotting magazine. We maintain a website including a forum for information exhange including tutorials.
The Drayton Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe Drayton Centre is a community building serving the residents of Drayton and Farlington managed by a group of Trustees. It provides a venue for various activities for all ages ranging from maternity classes to over 60's Singing Group, art and crafts to exercise classes. It is also available for private hire and concerts.
Kegworth Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe are a village hall, providing facilities for pre-school, dog shows and seminars, rabbit ,miniature railway , karati , tai chi,,tai kwando classes, various baby sessions,,election-voting,plays and childrens shows , well being and religious events Senior lunches, soup kitchen ,toddler groups,garden club ,WI,weddings,painting,French and dance classes children's parties and village events
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council
Arts, LeisureRecreational activities for members over the age of 50 years; such as Short Mat Bowls, Art/Painting, Dancing, Rambling, Singing for Pleasure, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Bridge and Whist.
Association Of The Friends Of The Burton Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, Education, HeritageTo educate the public by its promotion, support, assistance, and improvements of the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, Bideford, Devon, through the activity of a group of Friends. The Friends activity includes short term exhibitions, lectures on artistic subjects, schools' education and assisting with purchases for the permanent exhibition.
Bere Regis Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureBere Regis Scout Group is a thriving, village-based group serving young people from a number of scattered, mainly rural communities. It has more than 80 young people in membership, evenly split between boys and girls, with 12 adult and 8 young leaders.There is a full range of activities for the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections including sports, camps, trips, and crafts.
The Garstang And District Arts Society
ArtsDisplay of paintings and other works of art, changed on an monthly basis, the centre is open to the public Tuesday, Thursday (10am - 4pm) and Saturday mornings. The Arts Society premises are used for Local Authority classes in Painting and are used by the various member groups (Painting, Dancing, Choral, Music, Patchwork etc.) to carry out their activities.
The Gane Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Gane Charitable Trust provides grants towards the promotion of crafts, further education in the fields of crafts, architecture and design, and social welfare.
The Abderrahim-Crickmay Charitable Settlement
ArtsWe are dedicated to supporting creative artists associated to the world of dance and photography. We operate independently and fund projects without involvement in creative choices. We are not affiliated with any religious or political group. Our focus is solely on supporting the work of artists with a commitment to serving all individuals regardless of their background or beliefs
Turkish Women's Philanthropic Association Of England
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureGeneral money rising activities ,sponsored walks,day trips,outings, annual ruffle,lunches.We have Sunday teas open to members with educational talks.Every Friday is drop in day for elderly and others.We provide yoga classes for elderly and others every week and hand craft and embroidery classes for members and others.We visit elderly and sick persons at Hospitals and homes mainly in North London.
Royal Society Of British Artists Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesPrincipal activities are the promotion and advancement of public education of the arts of painting and sculpture.
Corby Community Arts Association Limited
Arts, LeisureThe objects for which the Company is established are: the promotion of education in music, drama and visual arts and the appreciation of the arts amongst the Community and to provide facilities in the interests of Social Welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom such facilities are primarily intended.
Dame Anna Child’s Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationPowys CC closed the school in 2015. The principle of promoting education is now discharged by the provision of grants to former pupils or those who reside in the local area (or have resided in the local area at the discretion of the Trustees). The building is now let to the Radnorshire Arts & Crafts Foundation to generate an income, maintain the property and benefit the local community.
Willoughby Memorial Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe Charity established and now maintains a library and art gallery which is open to the public. It promotes the study and education and a knowledge of literature, the arts and music in Lincolnshire by organising art exhibitions, an annual art competition, an annual poetry competition for schools and by giving grants and loans for study, education and knowledge to organisations and individuals.
Choppington Social Welfare Centre
Arts, LeisureMeeting Rooms, Training Suite. Computer Suite to provide course from introduction to computing to courses to ECDL & Desktop Publishing to Digital Photography, etc.Function Room for the special events in the Community, weddings. Christenings, Anniversay's, Funerals, Sequence Dance Groups, Linedance Groups Adult & Junior, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Carpet Bowls, Tai Chi,Public meetings,promotional events.
Cooper Art Collection
Arts, HeritageMaintain and enhance Cooper Art Collection, make it accessible to general public and to encourage and promote art generally in the Barnsley Metropolitan District.
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.