Arts Charities
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Green Candle Dance Company Limited
Arts, Social welfareThe principal object of the Company continues to be to bring dance as performance and as practice to all sections of the community, particularly to those with least access to it; to promote, maintain and advance education and to actively promote the social inclusion of people commonly excluded from full social inclusion by involving people in dance and the encouragement of the art of dance.
Alfold Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureHall for clubs (Luncheon, Youth Club, Bowls, Dance etc) and private hire for local people for parties, wedding etc
Breakthro' Llanelli
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide care, support, education and facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for adults with learning disabilities and/or special educational needs within the locality of Llanelli and District, with the object of improving their conditions of life. members are provided with a cooked tea, also provided a cinema club and various trips during the year plus theatre trips.
Sherborne Town Band
ArtsThe Band aims to entertain and educate the public, through the promotion of the practice of Brass Band Music. In addition, it acts in support of such other charities as its Trustees decide. Any person may apply to become a Member. Implicit with that Membership is the expectation that the Member will be willing and eligible to play at Contests entered by the Band.
Blyth Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThis is a two story village hall providing meeting rooms and facilities for snooker, badminton, drama, dance, keep fit and social events.The hall is also used as our local polling station and for village meetings.
The East Riding County Choir
Arts, Religion, ResearchTHE CHARITY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES AND IN PARTICULAR THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES E.G. AN OPEN "COME AND SING" DAY. IN ALTERNATE YEARS THE CHARITY GIVES ITS SERVICES FREE TO SUPPORT A CHURCH OR CHARITY IN THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE.
The Chepstow Male Voice Choir/cor Meibion Cas-Gwent
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, Social careTAKE PART IN CHARITABLE FUND RAISING CONCERTS. ST. DAVID'S DAY CONCERTS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS. SING AT RESIDENTIAL HOMES AT CHRISTMAS. TAKE PART IN REMEMBRANCE/MEMORIAL SERVICES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. PROMOTE MALE VOICE CHORAL SINGING IN COMMUNITY AND WITH VISITORS
King George V Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe physical and mental recreation and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms, library, lectures, classes and recreations and entertainments or otherwise as may be found to be of benefit to the inhabitants of Froxfield and its immediate vicinity.
Friends Of The Hampshire County Youth Orchestra
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupTo further the advancement of the musical education and training of children and young persons in Hampshire by providing financial support to the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, and the String Orchestra. The Friends contribute to the cost of residential training courses and ensure opportunities are open to all.
Chrysalis Arts Trust
Arts, FacilitiesThe advancement of the Christian religion through the medium of music and songs.Operation of The Branch Cafe as part of The House of Tree community space.
Newcastle Choral Society
ArtsPerform choral concerts of the great classics, more contemporary works and other lighter music.
The Renaissance Singers
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe promotion of understanding and appreciation of Renaissance choral music through staging concerts and associated cultural and educational events. The charity raises funds for and administers The Renaissance Singers, a chamber choir specialising in the music of the Renaissance period.
North London Festival Council
ArtsTo advance, promote and encourage generally, and by means of the competitive festival movement in particular, the study, practice and enjoyment of the arts of music, speech and drama and dance in all their branches.
Stone Publishing Trust
ArtsThe advancement of the christian faith through publications, support for translations and free distribution of literature. Publication of christian magazine "Youthful Days".
Buckingham Choral Society
ArtsBuckingham Choral Society is a Charity that provides music concerts in and around Buckingham, making choral music available to all.
Cranbrook And District Choral Society
ArtsEncouraging understanding and involvement in music in the community
Wellington Theatre Company
ArtsWe are a community theatre that offers opportunities from all areas of the community and age's to get involved in the arts. Through theatre. Putting on productions at a affordable cost so the local community can enjoy.
Homesteads Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, FacilitiesSPARKLING ANGELS PRE-SCHOOLWEIGHT WATCHERS CLASSHOEDOWNERS- DANCE CLASSYOUTH CREATION- DANCE CLASSBABY BALLETWIGGLES SOFT PLAY
Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupPromotes the development of performance in the Performing Arts, primarily by young people, through the provision of a public stage for performance, with constructive adjudications by Adjudicators of National repute. Activity is enhanced by competition.
Leek Arts Festival
ArtsAn annual arts festival in the town of Leek, Staffordshire.
Colne Dramatic Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesAmateur Dramatic Society. Promoting general education of the public in all aspects of drama.
Tylorstown Band
ArtsBrass Band Musical Activities
Morriston Orpheus Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe advancement of public education in the art of choral music, and assisting charitable causes by participating in concerts - many for various charities.
Whatton Jubilee Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareVillage Hall activities for the community include Brownies & Guides, Dancing, Keep Fit, Choir Group, Women's Club, Carpet Bowls, Coffee Mornings and occasional social events. The hall is also hired out for parties etc.
Streatley Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvide facilities for various organisations to hold their meetings ie parish council meetings etc, classes for keep fit, pilates, yoga irish dancing, karate. The facilities are also used for wedding receptions, funeral wakes, children's parties and other social gatherings.
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.