Arts Charities
Discover 6,454 Arts charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Shaw-Cum-Donnington Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall serves the local community. The regular users of the hall are a Pre School, Girl Guiding, Womens Institute, Parish Council, Horticultural Society and several classes of yoga and dance.
St Pauls Musical Theatre Company
Arts, Associations, Social welfarePerforming musicals and concerts.Holding social activities.
Bitterne Local History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageOur study area offers, to those with a specific interest in genealogy, access to information not available elsewhere. As well as family history, it is equally of value to those with an interest in general history of the local area. Resources include photographs, maps and a library of local publications (many out of print) including books and local papers. Also see our second hand bookshop.
Aldington Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is a venue for Village clubs and organisations from Mother & Toddlers Group, Youth, Dancing, Football, Cricket, Indoor Bowls, Badminton, Tennis, Quilters, Bridge, Pheonix, over 60s, Keep Fit, Parish Council meetings, National Fine Arts Association. Parties, Weddings, Functions etc. Changing rooms and showers available for outdoor sports.
Kingston Upon Thames Festival Of The Performing Arts
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe object of the Charity is to advance the education of the public in the arts, and in particular the Arts of music, Speech &Drama and Dance, in all their branches.
Women's Institute - Kennington
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureActivities include monthly meetings and group activites:Art, Calligraphy, Darts, Drama, Gardening, Handicraft, Reading, Table Tennis and Writing.Members raise funds and cater for local activities.The hall is also used by others:Birdwatchers, Ballroom Dancing, Children's Dancing, Pilates, Yoga, Wedding / Birthday Parties and for other functions.
The White Hart Barn
Arts, Facilities, LeisureWE ARE A VILLAGE HALL THAT WE AS TRUSTEES RENT OUT TO VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS, PRIVATE PARTIES, DANCE AND EXERCISE CLASSES ETC.
Kirckman Concert Society Limited
ArtsThe Charity gives promising young instrumentalists and singers concert platform experience
Joseph Conrad Society (uk)
Arts, EducationWe publish the premier Conrad journal, The Conradian, appearing twice annually, hold an annual international conference in the early summer, award an annual essay prize, and promote the study of Conrad by offering, when possible, resources and support to scholars without, or with limited access to, university or other sources of funding.
Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageRaise money and awareness of the gallery and to help Gallery to acquire new works/conservation
Spode Music Week
ArtsThe charity runs an annual residential music week in August each year.
Aperfield (west Kent) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureOur hall hosts groups from ballet, dance, jive, WI meetings, yoga, pilates, computer study, allotment & daily pre-school sessions, biggin hill society.
Shrewsbury Civic Society Trust Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe society monitors & responds to planning applications within the borough of Shrewsbury, encouraging high standards of design, architecture & town planning whilst ensuring the preservation & maintenance of the historic town fabric.The society organises lectures, exhibitions, heritage open days and an international cartoon festival to stimulate public interest and to ensure an end use for history
South Weald Parish Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureSouth Weald Parish Hall provides facilities for all ages in the Brentwood , Essex area. Such facilities include fitness and dance classes,childrens groups, Brownies, Drama groups and childrens parties.
The Vine Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe Trust operations a Christian Bookshop in the centre of Andover serving local people and visitors. The Vine Trust engages volunteers mainly drawn from local churches from Andover and the surrounding area to work within its bookshop, social media sites and in management and administrative roles in order to sell and distribute Bibles, Christian literature, and other Christian resources.
Huddersfield Men's Voices
Arts, Beneficiary groupMale Voice Choir
The Valentine Singers
ArtsThe promotion, development, improvement and maintenance of public appreciation and enjoyment of choral music, in all its aspects, by regular rehearsal and the presentation of public concerts and recitals, and any other way the Valentine Singers, through its Executive Committee shall determine from time to time
Bodmin Hospital League Of Friends
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthA number of fund raising activities are undertaken, including a Fete, Coffee Mornings, Concerts,Quizs, receipt of donations and bequests,maintenance and leasing a Property,an annual Draw, Bingo,Flag days,sponsored walks etc.Funding is then allocated for the benefit of Patients of the local Bodmin Hospital.
The Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society
ArtsPerforming plays at Lopping Hall, Loughton
Portsmouth Music Festival
ArtsThe Portsmouth Music Festival provides a platform for amateur performance combined with an educational element from professional musicians, dancers and speakers. The Festival takes place during February and March. We welcome entries from all amateur musicians, speakers and dancers.
Pott Shrigley Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, ReligionVillage C of E School, School Club,Summer Holiday Club, Village Hall, Church Hall, Function Room,Local Government Voting, Parish Council Meetings,Church Meetings, Night School, Community Dancing,Community Cinema, Cycle events.Village hall is available to hire for parties, meetings, play groups, Social Functions, Wedding Receptions.Community events. Fundraising Events. Social Club Room.
The Nottingham Education Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchThe purpose of The Nottingham Education Trust is advance the education of young people, under the age of 21 and permanently resident in the City of Nottingham to pursue activities outside of their formal education, particularly in Music & the Arts, the Sciences, Languages, Travel & Cultural Experience, Sports & Outdoor & Adventurous pursuits, who would otherwise not have the opportunity.
Monday Wednesday Club
Arts, Beneficiary groupPROVIDING A MEETING PLACE ON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED & THOSE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. A TWO COURSE, HOT LUNCH IS PROVIDED ON NEARLY EVERY MEETING DAY. THE CLUB AIMS TO DEVELOP MANUAL, SOCIAL & LITERACY SKILLS. OUTINGS AND A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ARE UNDERTAKEN INCLUDING LEARNING CURVE, DRAMA, COOKERY, GAMES AND MOVEMENT TO MUSIC.
Chilsworthy Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureUsed for meetings, classes, lectures, badminton, line dancing, yoga, shortmat bowls, ladies club,film shows, dances, quiz nights
Yeoford Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall is regularly used by Sweetpeas playgroup, Yeoford Primary School, Yeoford Yarns (a sewing group), an art class and fitness classes. The hall hosts regular fundraising events for community projects, including Beer Festivals, Art Exhibitions, Christmas Fairs etc, and is also available for hire by the community for parties, rehearsal space, or other events.
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.