Arts Charities
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Town Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesPart of the building is rented to N.Y. county council for use as a library. The lease of this part of the property is in the process of being assigned to the community library trustees. As well as being used by charity & social groups to raise funds and hold meetings, regular craft/gift and antique fairs and Art Exhibitions are held in an effort to raise money to maintain the premises.
Apsley Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWithin our local area (Apsley) we provide a community building for many different sectionsof society to use & take part in various activities be it Elderly Persons Social Club, Sport, Education or Recreational.ACA also hold a fortnightly Tea Dance approximately 22/23 per year, other fund raising events may occur
Holmer Green Village Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureTHE CHARITY HAS BEEN FORMED TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITIES OF THE VILLAGE CENTRE HALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS FROM ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS - THESE INCLUDE PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS, GIRL GUIDES AND SIMILAR GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, KEEP FIT AND WEIGHT LOSS GROUPS, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUPS, THEATRE, HEALTH CLINICS ETC.
Mothers Union (diocese Of Derby Branch)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Health, Social welfareHolidays & outings for families under stress. Provide clothing for prem babies in Derbyshire hospitals & toiletries for emergency admissions. Provide Helpful Books for children in Primary Schools. Support for women's refuges & help with project for young girls caught up in prostitution. We help run parenting groups and Mother & Toddler groups. Provide Moses Baskets for Derby Refugee Centre.
The Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society
ArtsWe present performances, concerts, and other musical activities in the local area.
York Opera
Arts, EducationYork Opera stages two major productions each year and a number of small concerts and workshops mainly in York but also covering North and East Yorkshire in schools,churches, village halls etc.
The Clover Hill Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureManaging Clover Hill Village Hall. Promoting social, educational and recreational pursuits of the community. Provide facilities for the whole community through training, encouraging and supporting amateur dramatics, fitness, dance, musical and religious groups.
Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy
Arts, Beneficiary groupPromote the education of the general public in appreciation and understanding of music. Co-operate with the local authorities, educational institutions and cultural societies relating to study, practice and presentation of music. Offer musical training to young people. Perform music in various functions and charities as a service to the public.
Christian Science Society Sheffield
Arts, Religion, ResearchHolds religious services on Sundays & Wednesdays in our Church in Broomhill. Provides Reading Room at same building, with facilities for reading books and periodicals and access to a computer for accessing online information etc. on Christian Science.Also provides space for quiet reflection and study of Christian Science.All are welcome to use our facilities and join in our services
Airedale Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote public education and appreciation of music by the presentation of public concerts.
Yorkshire And Humberside Association For Music In Special Education
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe provide and promote high quality musical activities and tuition for children and adults who have additional needs. We run CPD courses for staff, and participatory music days and concerts for children/adults with LD. We value music as communication education and for pleasure. We recognise the unique contribution that music plays in peoples lives especially those who have added difficulties.
Allestree Evergreen Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureMaintains premises where people over 50 years of age in the local community can enjoy activities such as dancing, snooker, whist and other card games for a small subscription currently £10pa as from 1-9-25. Organises events for members. Rent out the premises to other local groups with such varied activities as dancing, yoga, health and fitness, gardeni
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance public education and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by other ways as the orchestra from time to time determine.
Bexhill Choral Society
ArtsBexhill Choral Society is a choir which welcomes members who enjoy singing. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings and hold 3 concerts each year, held in a local venue.
West London Sinfonia
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance the education of the public in the arts and sciences of music and drama by the presentation of concerts - and in other ways as the West London Sinfonia shall think fit.
Wombourne Volunteer Bureau
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social careWOMBOURNE & NEARBY. DROP-IN CENTRE:INDIVIDUALS & GROUP TRANSPORT: LOANS OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, E.G. WHEELCHAIRS : DAY CARE 4 DAYS LUNCH CLUB: STROKE CLUB:ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB.
Chelsea Opera Group Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe primary object of the Chelsea Opera Group Trust is "the advancement of musical education in general and in particular by sponsoring managing and providing financial assistance for performances of operatic or other musical works..."The Trust makes grants to the Chelsea Opera group in furtherance of the primary object.
City Players
ArtsTo promote the advancement and improvement of general education and public appreciation of all aspects of the art of drama.
The National Association Of Choirs
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music, and in particular choral music. To "Join the Nation in Choral Singing" - across the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2nd Welwyn (oaklands) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGeneral Scout activities for young people aged 6 to 18. This includes activities such as crafts, camps, hikes, and a number of other outdoor activities.
Cardiff Polyphonic Choir
Arts, ResearchTHE OBJECTS OF THE CHOIR SHALL BE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, IN PARTICULAR THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Buckland Newton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvide open space venue for village use and activities to include PLAYGROUP + LUNCH CLUB for over 60's +LIVE PERFORMANCE + CINEMA CLUB + GARDEN CLUB + YOGA and KEEP FIT classesAlso rented out for private parties weddings etc
Daventry Brass
ArtsProviding education in music. Providing brass band music at events. Providing a hall for hire by local groups, societies etc.
The Cholmondeleys
ArtsThe company's principal strategies and activities are the production and presentation of contemporary dance created by Lea Anderson. This, incorporated with a dedicated participation and education department working both regionally and country-wide, constitute the main activities of the company.
Broadway Youth And Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureBroadway Youth & Community Centre provides a hall with facilities for community use in the Grindon/Barnes area of Sunderland.Current activities include Children's Dance lessons, Toddler groups, fitness classes for all ages with Active Families NE, a meeting venue for the Association of Sunderland Town Women's Guilds, Broadway Towns Womens Guild and Sunderland & District Model Railway Society.
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.