Arts Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Christian Trust
Arts, ReligionTo offer personal prayer ministry to those in need and to provide Christian training through conferences, short courses, longer training programmes, on-line training and through the production and distribution of books, E-books, CDs, DVDs and recordings in MP3 format.
Greenbelt Festivals
Arts, Charitable activitiesGreenbelt is an independent Christian charity working to express love, creativity and justice through the arts and contemporary culture in the light of the Christian gospel.Greenbelt holds an annual festival celebrating arts, faith and justice. Donations are distributed through small and medium-size grants to initiatives, inspired by faith, that liberate creativity in the face of injustice.
British Deaf Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HealthBDA currently provides various services: (1) Deaf Children, Youth and Families; (2) Deaf Community Advocacy; (3) Deaf Community Development and Empowerment; (4) Deaf Heritage Films; (5) Deaf International; (6) Media, Communications and Membership; (7) Policy, Research and Campaigns; and (8) British Sign Language. Community offices based in London, Belfast, Cardiff, Derby and Glasgow.
The Society For The Study Of Inborn Errors Of Metabolism
Arts, ResearchThe aim of SSIEM is to foster the study of inherited metabolic disorders and related topics by arranging scientific meetings, publications and training. SSIEM is willing to spread interest and study in inborn errors around the world by selectively supporting membership and attendance at conferences from areas where financial resources are more limited.
Wiltons Music Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo foster musical and art education and to promote publice interest in and appreciation of music and art together with raising funds to protect the Heritage of the historical Music Hall for future generations.
Hull Truck Theatre Company Limited
ArtsA pioneering theatre with a unique, powerful, contemporary Northern Voice, locally rooted and national in reach, inspiring artists, exciting audiences and supporting communities to reach their greatest potential. We produce and present exciting and culturally relevant theatre in our building, our community and out on tour. We provide the resources, space and support to grow people and ideas.
Beyond Dementia
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social careAlzheimer's Support exists to improve quality of life for people with all types of dementia and family carers. Services include: Dementia Advisers, Home Support, Day Clubs, carers groups, Alzheimer Cafes, Music for the Mind, Movement for the Mind, art groups, a range of outdoor activities, training courses for carers and local information and support offices.
Leicester Arts Centre Limited
Arts, Economic and community developmentOur vision is to enrich lives and celebrate diversity and ambition in film and art. Our mission is to be a dynamic artistic and creative centre where everyone can enjoy, learn about and make inspirational film and art; enriching individual lives and stimulating economic growth in Leicester and beyond. (Leicester Arts Centre operates under the brand name Phoenix).
The Banner Of Truth Trust
ArtsPUBLISHING CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AND ORGANISING CONFERENCES
Wakefield Theatre Trust
ArtsTheatre owners & managers; cultural development agency focused primarily on the performing arts in Wakefield District but with extensive national touring throughout the UK.
The Little Angel Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationPuppet theatre for all ages, particularly children. One of only 3 permanent puppet theatres in the UK, Little Angel also runs an expanding education and participation programme, working with schools, communities and individuals to inspire creativity using puppetry. Little Angel also supports the rare artform of puppetry through R&D and professional development opportunities for puppeteers.
The College Of Radiographers
Arts, EducationThe College maintains an Approval and Accreditation Board to improve standards, provides CPD programmes and runs courses and conferences. Guideline statements on professional practice are produced regularly and a peer reviewed journal is published quarterly. Research grants are awarded and a library maintained. Advice is given to Goverments and questions from the general public answered.
Firstsite Limited
ArtsProvision of visual arts programme and activities
The Monteverdi Choir And Orchestras Limited
ArtsThe Charity is the collective name of the Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique - leading forces on the UK and international music scene. World-class musicians perform in ground-breaking projects that span eight centuries of musical masterpieces. Alongside our projects and concerts, we run opportunities for professional development and education.
Floris Books Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupPublishing books which relate to our charitable objectives, which are to propogate Christian principles, the ideas of anthroposophy, and wholesome spiritual and ethical values for children.
South London Fine Art Gallery And Library
Arts, HeritageThe South London Gallery is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the provision of contemporary visual art exhibitions and live art events, with integrated education and outreach programmes.
Talawa Theatre Company Limited
ArtsTalawa's objectives during the year continued to be the promotion and advancement of culturally specific educational plays and drama. These included workshops and educational projects.
Alternative Theatre Company Limited
ArtsDeveloping, promoting and producing the best new theatre writing. Providing professional development, education and training both for those within the industry and those learning about the industry. Increasing audience access to New Writing both in London and further afield. Encouraging cultural diversity.
North East Theatre Trust Limited
Arts- The production of theatre performances at Live Theatre;- The facilitation of drama and music programmes by other companies;- The organisation and production of education and outreach activities for the public.
The British Psychoanalytical Society (incorporating The Institute Of Psychoanalysis)
Arts, HealthWe are a UK wide and international community of professionals, dedicated to helping people enhance their lives through an intensive talking therapy, psychoanalysis. The Institute of Psychoanalysis is the outward face and training body of the British Psychoanalytic Society. We organise public events, lectures and conferences and publish The International Journal of Psychoanalysis.
The International Youth Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe education of youth in any part of the world in music, culture and the arts
Kirklees Music School
Arts, EducationMusic education
Britten Sinfonia LTD
ArtsBritten Sinfonia is an orchestra.The objectives of the charity are:To be the international benchmark for the chamber orchestra.To inspire people with fresh and exciting performances of great music from Albinoni to Zappa.To appeal to diverse cultural groups, both through the work it presents and the way it is presented.To promote the appreciation of music.
The Wiener Holocaust Library
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Wiener Library is one of the world's leading archives on the Holocaust and Nazi era. Formed in 1933, its unique collection of over one million items includes published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimony. It is dedicated to supporting research, learning, teaching and advocacy about the Holocaust and genocide, their causes and consequences.
The Stanborough Press Limited
Arts, Housing, ReligionPublishing Religous literature consistent with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and distributing it on a world-wide basis.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,454 registered arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 arts charities?
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 arts charities?
Across all 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 arts charities?
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.