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 Timothy Trust
Arts, Religion, Social welfareTranslation, production and distribution of Biblical materials in vernacular languages for Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia and Senegal, particularly in Manjaku; support of language, literacy, development and Evangelical Christian work, and the relief of poverty in association with the above; the training and support of national Evangelical Christian workers to carry out the above.
German Speaking Church Newcastle
Arts, ReligionThe name of the congregation is German speaking Lutheran Congregation Newcastle upon Tyne. The purpose of the charity is the promotion of the Christian religion. We offer religious services in German language and commits to the proclamation of the Gospel in pastoral care, congregational activities and social services to all German speaking people residing permanently or temporarily within its area
Merriott Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureMerriott Village Hall provides and maintains a spacious and well-equipped Hall for the enjoyment of the inhabitants of Merriott and the surrounding area. The hall is used regularly by badminton groups, pilates, yoga, exercise classes, baby classes, short mat bowling, ballroom dancing, children's dance classes and bridge. It is regularly used for occasional events such as weddings and parties.
Berkhamsted Theatre Company
ArtsAmateur theatre
Lovelace Primary School Parents' And Friends' Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaising money through summer and Christmas fairs, raffles, school discos, film nights, quizzes etc. Money raised has gone towards new equipment, a Patch to Plate Project and the annual Christmas pantomime among other school related things.
The Colne Operatic Society
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste of the said arts.
Fylingdales Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose is to enable women to improve and develop their education, including the arts,crafts and sciences, advance their education in citizenship and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve and develop conditions of rural life.
The St Peter's Singers
ArtsDescription provided in a previous year's return.
Warrington Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupPerforms at various concerts to support local churches and charities.Sings at various local community events.Represents Warrington and the North West of England by competing and touring.
Warmington Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity's purpose is to own and manage Warmington Village Hall in Trust on behalf of and for the benefit the community of Warmington and its surrounds . Venue for community social, leisure and learning activities including film and quiz nights, Gardening Club, Heritage Group, Whist and Bridge, Adult Education as well as a variety of creative activities and charitable fundraising events.
Bellingham Town Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureDances, Disco, Private Hire, Keep Fit, Drama
St Mary's Primary School Association Of Parents, Teachers And Friends
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaise money in a capacity as parents, teachers & friends of St Marys Primary School. Assist with purchase of equipment, books & other learning materials for the school to improve the teaching and learning of the pupils.
The Compton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesProvides premises for social use in a rural community.Provides premises for Pre-school/playgroup education.Provides premises for toddler/parents gathering.Provides premises for the local theatrical groupProvides additional premise for elderly day careProvides premises for mother/baby drop in centreProvides premises for mature years club
Association Of Grace Baptist Churches (east Anglia) Limited
ArtsProvide assistance to member churches by way of grants, loans, publications etc.
Raibc-The Charity Working For Radio Amateurs With Disabilities
Arts, HealthTo enable people with disabilities to enjoy the hobby of amateur radio through the loan of adapted equipment and accessible training material.
The Belvidere Centre
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Belvidere Centre caters for physically-disabled young people and their friends/relatives on a 60/40 ratio between the ages of 5 and 25. Within a youth club setting with professional workers it encourages individual and group activity embracing such diverse pursuits as indoor and outdoor games, theatre trips, youth issues, computer work and field projects including weekend and away-day trips.
Wolverton Gilbert And Sullivan Society
ArtsWe are an amateur operatic society focusing on the works of Gilbert & Sullivan (G&S). Our activities include fully staged and concert performances of G & S and some other works along with associated rehearsal activities for such productions.
The Derbyshire Singers
ArtsChoral activities; putting on concerts open to general public; education and teaching in choral technique.
The Chicken Shed Property Company
ArtsThe object for which the company was established was to build the theatre workshop andaccompanying premises for the charitable purposes of The Chicken Shed Theatre Trust.
The Sandridge Youth And Sports Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureTo maintain the Spencer Hall building it's contents and facilities for use by Sandridge Cricket Club, Sandridge Rovers Football Club, Sandridge Youth Club and the local community. Regular hirers include an after school and holiday club, a line dance class, and a children's music class. The hall holds approximately 120 people seated and is available for hire for weddings, parties etc.
Haydock Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportHaydock Male Voice Choir is a 60+ strong choir which sings to entertain audiences; support charities in fund raising & for the individual pleasure and education of its members. It operates from St. Helens within a 25 mile radius, but also to other destinations within the UK as well as occasional trips abroad.
Fareham Philharmonic Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the Charity shall be to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events.
The Anglo-Austrian Society
ArtsPublication of a quarterly magazine for membersEvents throughout the UK open to members and non members alikeOpportunity to apply for grants from the Society for study and travel
Rotary Club Of Carnforth Trust Fund
Arts, AssociationsWe have organised Concerts, Music competition, Store Collections, Santa Sleigh collections and a Car Boot Sale
Friends Of The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
Arts, Associations, Heritage, ResearchThe educating of the public by the support and assistance of the The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum ("the Gallery").Making loans or gifts of money to the Gallery, and in purchasing or acquiring or contributing to the purchase or acquisition of pictures, sculptures, works of art, costume, photographs, books and other works of artistic historical scientific or general public interest.
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.