Arts Charities
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Rearsby Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureHall for the use of villagers for various activities including films, plays, entertainment etc.Hall is used for parties, weddings and other functions.
Be Heart Happy
Arts, HealthThe promotion and development for the benefit of the public, the study of and research into cardiology and all its branches and likewise the promotion and development of improved methods of cardiology, also the purchase of training books, funding of courses and the supply of cardiology equipment to local hospitals.
Blackmoor Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesBeavers,Cubs, Scouts, Badgers Nursery School, Junior Church, Dance class, Caravan Club,fundraising concerts, quiz nights,
Friends Of Bristol Cathedral
Arts, Associations, ReligionWe provide funding to assist the Dean and Chapter to maintain and beautify the church and and support its worship, music and outreach.
Regent Brass
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe support of a brass band and the provision of guidance and training to its members. The education of the public in the art of brass band music through the presentation of concerts and other musical activities.
Trelewis O A P Welfare Committee
Arts, Leisure, Social welfareArrange various coach Outings to places of interest. Organise various social events eg. concerts, bingo social evenings, luncheon club, Christmas Dinner with entertainment. Provide transport via minibus to events. Organise short break holidays.
St Ives Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationMixed choir of around 80 voices. Normally three or four concerts each year in St Ives including a family Christmas concert. Works from the classical choral repertoire are performed with orchestra and professional soloists. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings. A new work by Tom Randle based on the life of Cromwell was commissioned and performed with students of St Ivo School in March 2023.
Midsummer Opera
ArtsPromoting 2 operatic projects per season plus recitals by company principals and contributions by our chorus to other organizations' performances.
The Billingborough Parish Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDING VILLAGE HALL FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITYThe hall has a Gym which is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays MONDAY 10:30am - 1pm Art Group, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tae Kwon DoTUESDAY 9:30am - 10:30am Pilates, WEDNESDAY - 7pm Sicora Dance Fitness Class, 7pm -8:15pm YOGATHURSDAY 6:30pm TO 7:30pm Tae Kwon Do, FRIDAY 10am Tai ChiWEEKENDS ARE AVALIABLE FOR EVENT
The Incorporated Association Of Organists Benevolent Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo help members and former members of the Incorporated Association of Organists or their dependents who have fallen on hard times.Grants to dependents of members or former members of the IAO to assist with course or examination fees in respect of tuition on the pipe-organ.
Shawe Hall And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureMeeting place for community & social groups, including over 60s, dance schools, playgroups, exercise classes, sewing & flower groups, games for elderly, drama group, and talks by visiting speakers.
The Folly Fellowship
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe charity's objects are to protect, preserve and promote for the benefit of the public the historical, architectural and constructional heritage existing in and around follies, grottoes and garden buildings. We publish "Follies Journal" annually, and "Follies" magazine.
Port Talbot Musical Theatre
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.
Women's Institute - Flamborough
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvide catering for visitors. Promote friendship, education, crafts. Provides a hall available to all groups to use. Help to improve the environment.
Goodwick Brass Band
ArtsTHE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS THE PROVISION OF MUSICAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PLAYING OF BRASS INSTRUMENTATION. THE BAND MEMBERS ALSO ENTER LOCAL AND NATIONAL BRASS BAND COMPETITIONS, AND PERFORM AT CONCERTS AND OTHER CHARITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
Cambridge Antiquarian Society
Arts, Education, HeritageMonthly lectures, 2 annual conferences, publications, visits, displays and small grants with the aim of educating the public and promoting study in the fields of history, archaeology and architectural history, particularly in relation to the county of Cambridgeshire. The Society represents the interests of these fields within the county to bodies like local government and Cambridge University.
Bingham And District Choral Society
ArtsThe objective of the society (charity) shall be to educate and interest the public in music, particularly choral music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities (eg singing workshop days).
Audley Male Voice Choir
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo encourage men to discover the joy of singing and to develop the skills and ability to sing in a choir. To encourage and assist in the raising of funds for local charitable organisations in support of their local community activities.
William Temple Foundation Limited
Arts, ReligionTo engage in original research in the designated fields of the William Temple Foundation; to provide facilities, resources, training, etc to students, practioners and others working in the same fields; to maintain links with institutions and groups working in related areas, nationally and internationally and to provide opportunities for the dissemination of learning through seminars &publications.
Wolsey Chamber Orchestral Society
ArtsWe are a non-professional orchestra that has put on three concerts this year.
Southam Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareCARE, MAINTENANCE AND HIRING OUT OF SOUTHAM VILLAGE HALL. REGULAR USER GROUPS INCLUDE KEEP FIT, PILATES, SEQUENCE DANCING, TABLE TENNIS, BRIDGE, DROP-IN, ART GROUP, LACE MAKING CLASSES AND VILLAGE SOCIAL EVENTS..
Market Harborough Choral Society
Artspublic performance of choral music
Caythorpe & Frieston Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureVillage meetings, Badminton Club, Youth Clubs, Bowls Club, Parties & events, Council meetingsTable-top sales, Keep-fit classes, Yoga, Children's Theatre Group, Hire of Hall.
Cheapside Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureMaintaining Cheapside Village Hall for the benefit of the Village of Cheapside and the wider community The Hall is hired for regular activities, including Pre-School, Breakfast/teatime club for the local school, Yoga, Keep Fit, Choir and one-off parties. It is used for community events such as Village Fayres, Quiz nights, and other eventsAll funds are used for the upkeep of the Hall
East Surrey Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Saving of livesA community choir which holds three concerts each year.Soloist parts are sung by students from the major music schools and musicians from music schools play instruments.Collections are made for worthy charities including Teenage Cancer Trust,Children with Leukaemia,Surrey Air Ambulance,Headway Surrey , Aspire ( for spinal injuries). Dementia UK,Cancer Research , Heart Research UK .
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.