Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
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The Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community (bolton)
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareThe trust's activities include the provision of recreational facilities and the provision of a community center to serve as a focal point for the community in the North West of England. Activities conducted in the year include Hindu cultural and festival celebrations. The building premises were also made available for hire to community members for such other social activities. The support of the v
Chesham Arts Festival
ArtsTo hold an annual music, speech and dance festival
St Anne's C E (controlled) School Fund
Arts, Education, LeisureSchool trips, swimming, book fair, school uniform, school photos and charity collections in order to support the whole school community.
Skipton Mechanics Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ResearchGrants to local organisations and schools in the pursuance of studies relating to science, literature and the arts. The promotion of and assistance with education of pupils or past pupils of any school or college in the area of benefit and who are resident within the area of benefit. The assistance of any local organisation undertaking activities for young people in the area of benefit.
The Association Of Meat Inspectors' Trust
ArtsDuring the year, the Trust runs an annual seminar and exhibition, produces a quarterly magazine 'The Meat Hygienist', which is made available to all members free of charge, promoted meat hygiene and inspection, promoted education in meat hygiene and inspection and continuing professional development amongst meat hygiene inspectors.
The Anglo-Hellenic League
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareAdvancement of the education of the public in the science, art, literature, music, history, economics, philosophy, culture, way of life and other recognised subjects of the academic study of Greece.The relief of poverty and sickness with particular regard to persons who have suffered as a result of disasters whether in the United Kingdom or in Greece or elsewhere.
Little Burstead Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureMAINTENANCE OF LOCAL VILLAGE HALL WHICH IS USED FOR LOCAL FUNCTIONS AND GROUP ACTIVITIES I.E. WOMENS INSTITUTE, NCT, SPORTS GROUPS, MUSIC & ART GROUPS ETC. EVENTS ARE ORGANISED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO FUND THIS.
Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust
ArtsTO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS.
Elizabeth Woodville School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureWe hold summer and Christmas fairs, school discos, film, quiz, treasure hunt & magic show events to raise funds to support the school and children such as outdoor play & sports equipment, IT equipment, books and subsidise residential trips
Ropley Parish Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureFOR THE PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL RECREATION AND SOCIAL MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF READING AND RECREATION ROOMS LIBRARY LECTURES CLASSES RECREATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENTS OR OTHERWISE AS MAY BE FOUND EXPEDIENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE BENEFICIAL AREA.
Scunthorpe Musical Festival Association
Arts, EducationThe promotion of competitive festivals for dance, drama/speech & music. At these bursaries may be awarded or fees paid for the further development of competitors. We also hold an annual drama summer school.
The Muriel Eanes Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, HealthThe Charity's main objective is to make voluntary grants to such charitable bodies, institutions and causes as the Trustees think fit in particular those concerned with Music, Medicine and Cancer.
Village Hall (albury)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureAlbury Village Hall supports the local community by providiing a rental building for the purpose of meetings, clubs, sports activities, pre-school and school activities, music events etc.
Spalding And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRYLIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.
Sheringham And District Society
Arts, HeritageWe seek to stimulate public interest in the area by encouraging the protection of features of historic significance, and by providing access to a maritime museum and shell art gallery in historic buildings we maintain. We support initiatives that enhance the continuing preservation and development of features in the area, and those that seek to conserve the historic nature of the area.
Forest Row Choral Society
ArtsSinging and performing concerts to the general public
The Worlingworth Community Council
Arts, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, LeisureStill working hard to maintain the Village Hall, which is now 29 years old. We have replaced heating, doors, flooring and the kitchen in the hall. The car park has been refurbished, and we opened our new playground summer 2013. We have refurbished toilets, installed new internal dividing doors, renewed fences,created a community library. A local football club uses the centre as their home base.
Sheringham And Cromer Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchPromoting, improving, developing & maintaining public education in & appreciation of the art & science of predominately choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts.
Luton Choral Society
ArtsPerforms 4 concerts per year in the Luton/Dunstable area for the benefit of local people. We are an organisation that promotes choral singing and trains local people to perform at concert standard.
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra
Arts, HeritageFounded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has a long history of performing a varied programme of orchestral music to a high standard in the local community. It presents four concerts each season under a professional conductor, often featuring young soloists at the outset of their careers.
Friends Of The Lincoln Museums And Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageFund-raising by organising (1) concerts, lectures, walks, outings to exhibitions, museums and galleries, and holidays. Making grants to the museums and art gallery in Lincoln towards acquisitions, conservation and educational projects.
Beer Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides a village hall building, with a main hall at ground floor level plus stage, kitchen, male & female cloakroom facilities and disabled toilet. Upstairs a meeting room and bar. Hall is used by all organisations in BEER for meetings, sports (eg badminton, bowls) and other recreational activities (eg dance classes, pilates, pantomime, dinners/dances, WI, RNLI, craft, fairs).
The Westminster Chamber Orchestra Charitable Trust
Arts, EducationThe Charity provides opportunities for young musicians to have access to educational group music making by supporting and arranging concerts and music courses.
The All Souls' Amateur Operatic Society
Arts, Social welfareThe Charity hosts 2 events annually: one a Concert of Music and Song from Shows, Operetta, Religious and Spiritual; and the other a Stage Show, with a view to educating the public in the dramatic and operatic arts. Also social events as arranged by the members.
The Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society
ArtsTHE COMPREHENSIVE STUDY, PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF CHORAL WORKS IN ORDER TO FOSTER PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH MUSIC BY MEANS OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCES.
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.