Arts Charities
Discover 6,454 Arts charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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.
The Tompkins Tate Musical Instrument Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Tompkins Tate Musical Instrument Trust lends string instruments to talented young people.
Cambridge Sinfonietta
ArtsRehearsing and performing a variety of orchestral works across the classical repertoire.
Bardney Village Hall And Playing Field
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureDance classes, over 60's club, yoga, juinor football
Otley Choral Society
ArtsRehearsal and performance of choral masterpieces providing opportunities for Members and Audiences alike to enjoy Choral Works performed to a high standard in Otley and the surrounding area.
Banstead Arts Festival Society
ArtsAnnual Arts Festival and periodic concerts in and around Banstead
The West Grimsby (3rd & 8th) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting activities, including camping, badgework, games, arts and crafts.
Peak Music Society
ArtsTo promote high-class concerts in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of music by means of public performances.
Henley Art And Crafts Guild
ArtsMounting exhibitions, providing workshops and organising outings.
Worthing Symphony Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchPromotion and financial support of Symphony Concerts by Worthing Symphony Orchestra and other public musical events in furtherance of its objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music. Concerts could not be held for a long period due to Covid but have now resumed
The David Clover Festival Of Singing
ArtsSinging Festival in the memory of David Clover . Held annually in Sheffield
Reading Phoenix Choir
Arts, ResearchReading Phoenix Choir is a mixed voice amateur choir. Our objectives are to educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities. To achieve as high a standard as possible in the performance of choral and allied music. To arrange concerts, to enter music festivals and to participate in concerts arranged by other organisations.
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Orpheus Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupMale voice choral singing in the Kent/Sussex area.
Hailey Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall, which is available to the local public for sport, recreation, functions, dance classes and any other such activities.
Poplar Boys And Girls Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisurePoplar Boys and Girls Club operates from purpose built facilities in Chrisp Street, Poplar. Facilities include a fully equiped boxing gym, an IT suite, games and activities hall and music studio. Young people can come to the club to relax and mix as well as participate in projects around fitness, art and learning.
Tya UK Centre Of Assitej
Arts, Beneficiary groupASSITEJ UK is part of ASSITEJ International and provides information through newsletters and networking opportunities through meetings and conferences to unite theatres,organisations and individuals of the world dedicated to theatre for children and young people.
Rhyl & District Musical Theatre Company
ArtsNo change from previous returns submitted.
The Lloyd's Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, Social welfareFinancial assistance, clothing, tools, instruments or books to enable beneficiaries on leaving school, university or other tertiary educational establishment to prepare for, or to assist their entry into a profession, trade or calling. The promotion of education by payment of yearly sums to the governors of Ombersley Endowed School and Sytchampton Endowed Primary School.
Keswick Music Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe promotion of classical music concerts in Keswick together with giving assistance and encouragement in the development of an interest among the young people of the area in listening to, learning about, and performing music.
The Durham Singers
ArtsPresentation of public concerts and other musical events.
Leicestershire Chorale
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Charity is a mixed chamber choir. Five to six choral concerts are performed annually. Every year the Charity makes grants to deserving young candidates following acceptance into the Choir as choral scholars.
River Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureRiver Village Hall committee hold, mini market once a month, the income enables us to maintain the hall, to hire out to local societies such as River WI, Gardeners, Karate, Pilates, Kung Fu, Keep Fit, Dancing for Small Children, These activities are supported by all ages of River residents.
Caos Musical Productions
ArtsThe performance of amateur musical theatre in the Chichester district including at least one major musical per year and a number of concerts supporting local events and charities.
Bluarrow Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Saving of livesDevelopment of personal Skills, active support for foreign aid workers, emergency relief support.
The Dawn Christadelphian Committee For West Africa
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionAssist members of the Dawn Christadelphian fellowship in West Africa by means of visits, preaching activities and the supply of Christian literature including correspondence courses. Make welfare grants to members and their families for cost of living and medical expenses as required.
Sandford St Martin (church Of England) Trust
Arts, ReligionThe Sandford St Martin Trust advocates for and promotes thought-provoking, distinctive broadcasting that engages with religions of all faiths, ethics or spirituality. We believe the media have an increasingly important and challenging role to play in interpreting what happens in the world. Through their work, the media can promote understanding, increase tolerance, and help build community.
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.