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.
The Meher Baba Association Limited
ArtsThe charity works to make known the name and spiritual teachings of Meher Baba, by running a London centre, arranging gatherings, and making available books, films and newsletters to members and the wider public.
Victoria Hall (otherwise Known As Victoria Institute)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTHE VICTORIA HALL WAS GIVEN TO THE COMMUNITY AROUND 1907. THE VICTORIA HALL IS A COMMUNITY CENTRE THAT CATERS FOR, YOUTH, COFFEE MORNINGS, TI CHI, BALLROOM DANCING, BINGO MEETINGS, EXCERCISE CLASSES,KARATE, RUMMAGE SALES, BABMINGTON, MAYORS BALLS AND A FUNCTION ROOM FOR WEDDINGS, PARTIES, AND SOCIAL EVENTS. THE HALL IS USED FOR COUNCIL ELECTIONS, SEMINARS BY THE COUNCILS, BOTH LOCAL AND COUNTY.
Bookham Light Operatic Society
ArtsWe perform musical theatre productions
Raynet-UK
Arts, Saving of livesThe charity, also known as RAYNET, is the national organisation coordinating and supporting local groups across the UK who assist user services and other organisations involved in rescue services in protecting human life and property in the event of a local or national emergency by supplementing existing communications or providing alternative forms of communications.
Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra
Arts109 ARTS / CULTURE
The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society
Arts, EducationProvides Orchestral Training for local musicians on a weekly basis during school term time, and gives at least three public performances in the year.
Tregynon Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingTo advance the education of young members of the public at large in argriculture, home crafts,country life and related subjects
The Trust For Education In Dance And Drama
ArtsTo promote & teach all forms of professional dance and drama, producing qualified teachers and professional dances. Our area of catchment is East Kent.
Luton Festival Of Dance
ArtsTo organise an annual competition to promote the art of dance.
The Benesh Institute Endowment Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportRaise and invest funds and to apply the income thereof and such part of the capital as the trustees may decide for the following purposes: a)The Benesh Institute, b) promoting the use of Benesh Movement Notation in all its forms, c) the advancement of public education and learning by supporting, promoting and furthering the art of ballet.
Walton And Baswich Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOperates and maintains the community centre building and grounds enabling playgroup for infants and children, dance classes, sport and recreation clubs for special interest groups and a club for the elderly. Used for childrens parties, local elections.
The Commonweal Parent-Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportNormal fundraising: Quiz nights, craft fairs, music events and fashion shows.
Holmesdale Natural History Club
Arts, Heritage, ResearchMonthly lectures on natural history, physical sciences, local history and archeaology. Monthly walks and / or outings to places relevant to the Club's interests, mainly in the Reigate / Redhill area in particular and east Surrey in general. Research by members and non-members. Care of our Museum and library.
The Sussex Theatre Organ Trust
ArtsTO CONSERVE, MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE THE USE OF THE WORTHING WURLITZER ORGAN INSTALLED IN THE ASSEMBLY HALL WORTHING. PROMOTION OF THEATRE ORGAN CONCERTS WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTES OF THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS. ONGOING MAINTENANCE TO PRESERVE THE CAPABILITY OF THE ORGAN TO THE FINEST STANDARDS.
Wansdyke Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationWansdyke Primary is based in Bristol City and is a small school with a small PTA to provide funds for play equipment, books and improvements (ie IPOD etc )to each class as well as the school as a whole.
Crosby Gilbert And Sullivan Society
ArtsTheatrical performances of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan.
Southend-On-Sea Musical Festival Association
Arts1. To encourage the study, performance and appreciation of good music (and drama) by holding annual public competitions.2. To afford the competitors the opportunity of having their qualifications tested by eminent adjudicators.
Llanfair Caereinion Young Farmers'club
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingTo advance the education of young members of the public at large in argriculture, home crafts,country life and related subjects
Steeple Ashton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, FacilitiesWe welcome children & young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, and everyone in our local community and around. We provide a venue for celebrations, exercise, for groups to meet, and a place to relax and enjoy the company of others. Our hall offers facilities for preparing and cooking food, a bar area, a stage for public performance, and a space for dance.
Blackburn Festival Of Speech Music And Dance
ArtsPromotes the Arts
Derbyshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageMake library and other resources available, and offer help and advice to those interested in researching their family history, particularly in respect of records relating to the county of Derbyshire.
The Maritime Heritage Trust
Arts, Saving of lives- Provide facilities for the repair reconstruction conservation and berthing of vessels; and of buildings/structures, artefacts, records, art and music connected with vessels or their construction or use at sea or on inland water- Promote initiatives that will demonstrate the benefit of maritime heritage both socially and economically- Co-operate with any organisation with similar objects.
Deanshanger War Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareCommunity Centre for use by village and surrounding area for all age groups for sports, fund raising, keep fit, marshall arts and many other social activities, including Day Centre. There is also a library, play group and Doctors branch surgery on the site.
The Little Theatre Cleadon
ArtsTo promote an interest in drama and theatre skills by the study of plays and by public productions. To encourage a discerning appreciation of the theatre
The Birmingham Choral Union
ArtsBirmingham Choral Union is a mixed choir, established in the 1880s. The Choir actively welcomes new singing members from diverse backgrounds.
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.