Arts Charities
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Hounslow Symphony Orchestra
ArtsAmateur performing symphony orchestra
The Llandudno Youth Music Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo provide a youth music theatre and musical theatre workshops for the Llandudno and surrounding area for children and young people.
Cobridge Community Multi Cultural Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Cobridge Community Multicultural Association (CCMA) serve it`s community by recognising the social, welfare and education needs within Stoke and the West Midlands. We also provide a range of activities to support the elderly, BMEs and young people in our local community; Luncheon Club, Keep Fit for the elderly, Carnival & Salsa Dance, Caribbean cooking classes and a range of training course.
The Holst Foundation
ArtsPromulgation of knowledge of the works of Gustav and Imogen Holst and support of music and the other arts generally
The Nether Heyford Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvide a venue for village social, cultural and educational activities, also available for private hire, parties & wedding receptions. Indoor bowls, Heyford Choir, Martial arts club, Film evenings, Pensioners Meals, Various keep fit classes, Women's Institute meetings, Garden Club & Flower club.
Wooburn Festival Society Limited
ArtsProvides a multi arts festival in September/October each year.
Stanground Community Association
Arts, Associations, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Community Centre is available for all different Activities which include Bowls, Whist,Line Dancing,Keep Fit Classes and pre school it is also available for weekend hire for functions such as Weddings and birthday parties. We also have a meeting room.
The Galpin Society
ArtsThe Galpin Society was founded in 1946 to promote the study of musical instruments.
Anglo-Swedish Literary Foundation
ArtsThe objects of the Charity are the encouragement of cultural intercourse between Sweden and the British Islands through promotion and diffusion of knowledge and appreciation of the literature and art of Sweden in the British Islands.
The Newman Association
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromote Christian religion in the light of life and work of the Venerable/Blessed John Henry NewmanOrganise conferences, lectures, meetings, study groups and discussion groupsPrepare issue and circulate Journal papers and other documents in support of the above.Make grants to other organisations and individuals in support of educating RC laity
Kidmore End Pre-School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureKidmore End Pre-school provides sessional daycare for pre-school age children. Activities include counting, singing, stories, French and free play, both outside and inside the Parish Room.This year we took the children on a trip to Legoland. We also provided entertainment for the children at the Christmas and Summer parties.
War Memorial Library - Tiverton
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageSee classification sectionWar Memorial Library is charity with general charitable purposes with a policy of giving grants to individuals or organisations for education or training and provides buildings and sponsors or undertakes research.
Honourable Society Of Cymmrodorion
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe promotion and discussion of Literature, History, the Arts and Science (including Social Science) in so far as they are of special interest to Welsh people
Bradwell War Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, HeritageVillage Hall community activities including committee meetings, fayres, coffee mornings, pre-school, school gym, pantomimes, school plays, concerts and fund-raising events.
Birkenhead Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationBirkenhead Choral Society seeks to be a friendly choir, offering a high standard of music for our own and our audience's enjoyment. We normally perform four concerts each year and involve local school children in our carol concert. Every few years we join up with Formby Choral Society and with boys from Merchant Taylor's School to sing a major choral work at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool.
The Royal Society Of Miniature Painters Sculptors And Gravers
Arts, HeritageThe RMS uphold & continue the tradition of miniature painting. It provides artists with opportunity to exhibit their work annually in a prestigious London gallery (entry open to all); during exhibition members demonstrate their unique techniques to the public who wish to learn how to paint miniatures. It nurtures new young talent. It offers advice & help to artists and clients throughout the year.
The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust
Arts1. To advance the appreciation and knowledge to the public in the art of theatre organ music.2. To acquire, preserve and operate those theatre organs which are of historic and educational value for the benefit of the public.
London Pro Arte Choir
ArtsThe choir's objectives are to educate our members and the public in music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities. We normally promote four major concerts (including one in aid of a local charity) in Mill Hill, North London, and undertake a short trip each year.
Folkestone And Hythe Orchestral Society
ArtsThe Folkestone & Hythe Orchestral Society rehearses and performs classical concerts in the South East area of the UK.
Higgs And Cooper's Educational Charity
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe charity provides grants to young people who live in or were born in Charlton Kings and are under the age of 25. These grants are made for educational purposes - e.g. funding towards National Curriculum history trips, music lessons, activities associated with Guiding and Scouting (such as international gatherings), support for university or college education.
The John Sumner Trust (otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust)
ArtsThe object of the Charity is especially for works and objects of health,philanthropy,public utility,education,literature,art,archeology and research(other than experiments involving animal suffering),animal welfare,armed forces charities
Epworth Choir
ArtsThe study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music in the Surrey area by means of public performance and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee determine from time to time.
Llanfair Caereinion Public Hall
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureLlanfair Caereinion Public Hall & Institute is a community resource for the whole town and surrounding villages. Activities inc. library, polling station, WI, Merched y Wawr, Homely Club, Historical Soc., indoor bowls, pilates, yoga, choir, Welsh, Young Farmers, dance, drama, recording studio, concerts, Llanfair carnival, Christmas lights, wedding receptions, funeral teas, parties, etc.
The Merlin Trust
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe aim of the Trust is to give financial assistance to keen young horticulturists, and those new to horticulture, enabling them to further their knowledge of plants in the wild, or in gardens. This study could take any of the following forms - photography, painting, written observations, seed collecting or help with conservation projects, especially involving garden plants.
The Castle Players
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe production of dramatic plays & readings. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the public by the production of plays and the encouragement of the arts.
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.