Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Institute Of Physics And Engineering In Medicine
Arts, ResearchIPEM promotes physics and engineering applied to medicine and biology by organising scientific meetings; developing educational materials for specialists and the public; accrediting people, courses and training centres; publishing reports and journals promoting scientific knowledge and best practice; encouraging research and innovation; developing and maintaining professional standards.
The Bronte Society
Arts, HeritageOne of the oldest literary societies in the English speaking world, with an international membership, the Bronte Society owns and runs the iconic Grade I Parsonage Museum celebrating the lives of the Brontes. Our accredited world class collections are displayed throughout the museum and library. We run education and learning activities, artistic events, residencies and exhibitions.
Bromley Youth Music Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupBromley Youth Music Trust is an independent music service nationally renowned for providing a very high quality comprehensive and inclusive instrumental and vocal music education to the young people of Bromley and surrounding areas, as well as providing opportunities for performance in a wide range of settings to enhance the musical understanding and appreciation of pupils and the wider community.
The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited
ArtsProvision of live arts events, films and exhibitions at The Theatre together with a community and education programme in Chipping Norton and the region.
Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationSouthwark Playhouse is a leading London theatre venue that presents a year round programme of work by new and emerging theatre artists and practitioners. Alongside this work the organisation offers a year round curriculum support programme working in a large number of Southwark schools, and a peer-led youth theatre for local young people (16-25) offering arts activities and training initiatives.
The Warren Of Hull Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ResearchYoung peoples resource centre offering informal education, accredited and non-accredited courses, childcare, counselling, cafe, health activities, womens work, work with LGBT young people, music, art, recording studios and sports. All of these activities are provided with in a philosophy of encouraging young people to take control over their own lives).
The Duke's Playhouse Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupLancashire's only producing theatre and independent cinema has a diverse programme of performances and world cinema screenings including one of the biggest annual walkabout theatre events in the world and work by and for young people showcased in its own dedicated space, supported by an extensive creative learning programme.
Merton Music Foundation
ArtsThe principal object of the Merton Music Foundation is to "advance musical education within the framework of the arts for the benefit of the public in the London Borough of Merton and elsewhere". Our mission is to encourage participation, enjoyment and achievement by providing the highest quality learning opportunities in music and the performing arts.
National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo advance education and in particular to advance the education and training in music and orchestral playing of children and young persons
The British Institute Of Florence
Arts, HeritagePromotion of cross cultural understanding between Italy and the English-speaking world; organisation of cultural activities; teaching of Italian language and culture; teaching of English language and culture; teaching of History of Art and fine art; maintenance of Library and Archive.
Kenneth Copeland Ministries
Arts, Crime and Justice, ReligionThe provision of Christian teaching materials including books, audio/visual products, a monthly magazine, TV broadcasting, website downloads, a prayer phone-line and a specific Christian-based ministry to prisoners.
The Friends Of The British Library
Arts, Associations, Charitable activitiesGrants to British Library
Mesifta Talmudical College
Arts, Education, ReligionThe charity's objectives are as set out in its' governing document, namely the charity was established for the purpose of promoting advanced Jewish religious education and learning, and in particular to:(a) to give instruction in the students in Jewish classical religious literature with special emphasis on the Talmud,
The De Laszlo Foundation
Arts, ResearchAdvancement and promotion of education and interest in the visual arts; to encourage research into the retoration of works of art; to advance education and research generally in the areas of arts, science, economics and medicine; and to encourage the study, reproduction and cataloguing of works of art.
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ResearchAwards grants upon application to organisations in the UK and Japan for UK-Japan related projects in the following fields:- youth & education, science, technology & environment, medicine & health, arts & culture, sport, the humanities, Japanese language and Japanese studies. Awards will only be made to individuals where they can demonstrate their planned activity has an organisation's backing.
The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupContact is a dynamic arts organisation and charity based in Manchester with young people at its heart. We work locally, nationally, and internationally to provide life changing opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders, artists, and audiences, redefining theatre for the 21st Century and presenting and producing a diverse artistic program in our building and beyond.
Licc Limited
Arts, ReligionLICC exists to advance the Christian religion through the application of the Christian faith to life in the contemporary world. LICC runs courses, arranges lectures, undertakes research and distributes books, DVDs and other resources. LICC's main goals are to empower individual Christians and their church leaders, and to seek to place whole-life discipleship at the heart of the UK church.
The Royal School Of Church Music
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe aim to encourage and inspire the best use of music, above all in Christian worship, formation and outreach. We do this by both direct and indirect education and training. Through our staff, volunteers and partnerships, we provide short courses, extended learning programmes, publications and resources, advice and advocacy. We work with people of all ages, abilities and levels of resource.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareOur overseas activities include shipment of barrels to the Caribbean Islands and Ethiopia at the request of their community leaders, filled with clothing and books. Raise funds on behalf of Christian Community appeals in Ethiopia.Continue to raise funds to renovate our building, formerly a cinema then nightclub into a community centre / place of worship.
The Sixteen
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe objects for which the Company is established are: To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the arts of orchestral, choral and other music by the organisation and/or presentation of concerts and recitals of high educational and artistic merit.
Manchester City Galleries Trust
Arts, HeritageAdvancement of education in British and foreign history of the arts.
The Graeae Theatre Company Limited
Arts, HealthGraeae is a disabled-led theatre company that profiles the skills of disabled actors, writers and directors. The artistic approach creates aesthetically accessible productions that include a disabled and non-disabled audience. The company has built an enviable reputation for producing thrilling and innovative work, particularly built around the creative use of sign language and audio description.
Arnolfini Gallery CIO
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public through the promotion and presentation of contemporary art, through exhibition, performance, dance, film, literature, poetry and music supported by an extensive education programme.
Roman Catholic Purposes In Connection With The Congregation Of The Most Holy Redeemer
Arts, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, ReligionSummarised in Trust Deed''The Charitable purposes which advance religious and other charitable work for the time being carriedon by orunder the direction of the Society as the Trustees with the approval of the Superior shall from time to time think fit''. Current activities:Care Parish/Communities,Retreat Centre,Missions,Homeless Centre,Prison/Hospital Chapl., Publish/distr. Christian literature
Polish Social And Cultural Association
Arts, Heritage, LeisurePromotion of Polish Culture, education, hIstory, arts, literature, drama. Maintaining Polish Library and Theatre. Maintaining mutli purpose building to provide recreation facilities, offices, restaurant .
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.