Arts Charities
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The British Equine Veterinary Association Trust
Animals, Arts, ResearchThe BEVA Trust was established in 1966 to provide a mechanism for giving strategic support towards the primary mission of the BEVA which is "To promote the veterinary and allied sciences in relation to the welfare of the horse".
Cleckheaton And Spenborough Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsPerformance of Shows for the general public
Blackmore End Playing Field
Animals, Arts, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesFund raising for equipment for playing field. Annual events may include open air evens such as village shows, music, Donkey Derby & fireworks.
The St Asaph Choral Society
ArtsTo advance the education of the general public in the appreciation and understanding of the musical arts, in particular, choral singing.
Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra
ArtsAmateur Orchestra
Cantores Olicanae
ArtsThe chief activity of the choir is to prepare and perform public concerts of choral music
Denstone Music Society
Arts, EducationTHE SOCIETY'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ARE THE STAGING OF PUBLIC RECITALS, DANCE SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS
Barkway Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureFitness, carpet bowling, dance class, barkway players, ZUMBA, Pilates, karate, parties & other village events.
The Bristol Dance Eisteddfod Association
ArtsAnnual Festival of classical dance
St Francis School Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, EducationA variety of fundraising activities such as fayres, quiz night, school discos and film nights in order to raise money to purchase equipment for the school.
Libraries And Information East Midlands
ArtsSupporting partnership and co-operation across libraries and information services in the East Midlands.
The Norwich Talking Newspaper
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthChatterbox, the Norwich Talking Newspaper provides weekly recordings of the Eastern Evening News. As well as the weekly news we provide relevant information and details of upcoming events plus a special Christmas edition and quarterly magazine recording. We also supply equipment to play the recordings on. This is all created by a dedicated team volunteers and has been in operation since 1979.
Exmoor Singers
ArtsMusical education through preparation and performance of choral concerts, and researching and commissioning choral works.
Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo help various local charitable groups with their fund raising by performing music at functions that they organise. We perform mainly within the confinements of Pembrokeshire, however we have on rare occasions travelled further afield to parts of the UK
Alyth Choral Society
ArtsCHORAL SOCIETY PERFORMING REGULAR PUBLIC CONCERTS
Falmouth Theatre Company
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.
Steeton Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, HousingSteeton male voice choir gives concerts mainly in its own area but also in other parts of the country and abroad. It performs in a wide variety of concert halls, cathedrals & churches but also does concerts and workshops in nursing homes & schools.
Overton And District Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Social welfareWe run regular fund raising events for the whole community and rent on a weekly basis to theOver 60's for whist dominoes, coffee and a chat; Irish dancing classes, Art classes and term time only mornings pre school nursery. On a regular basis the village drama group meet to rehearse and stage regular productions and a friendship group meets for talks and demonstrations.
Charlton Kings Choral Society
ArtsCharlton Kings Choral Society performs sacred and secular choral music to a high standard for the benefit of its members, and to promote and sustain musical cultural life in our local area and beyond. We take pride in including unjustly neglected works by British composers in our concert programmes and in the commissioning of new choral music from English composers.
Brentwood St Thomas Of Canterbury C Of E Primary School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe Association raises money in order to provide equipment and facilities for use by the pupils at the school. The money is raised by holding events, usually on the school premises, throughout the school year for both the parents and pupils. Events include a Christmas Shopping Evening, Mother's and Father's Day Sales and a Summer Fair. Discounted theatre and attraction tickets are also sold.
Jewish Genealogical Society Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionOrganises lectures, seminars and workshops for members and the public. Publishes guides to the study of Jewish Genealogy available to all, a journal (Shemot) and newsletter. Operates a library open to all by arrangement. Promotes research into Jewish family history. Provides websites open to all containing details of more than 1000 Jewish communities in Great Britain.
Friends Of King's School Macclesfield
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureGeneral fundraising activities with donations made to the Bursary Fund, Sports equipment, Duke of Edinburghs Award equipment, Musical instruments.
The Oxford Concert Party Limited
Arts, Social welfareThrough community concerts and workshops the Oxford Concert Party, with an original and kaleidoscopic repertoire, makes music accessible to all. With passion and energy, humour and sensitivity, skill and experience, they take their listeners on a journey which transforms, heals and humanises, especially those imprisoned by isolation, disability, illness or walls.
Coulsdon And Purley Festival
Arts, EducationA music, speech and drama festival with competence classes for piano, musical instruments, recorder, singers, school choirs, adult choirs etc caters for all ages.
The Society Of The Rotherfield Players
ArtsOn average the Society of Rotherfield Players puts on three productions. Early each year one of these is usuallly a pantomime, one other may be a musical and later in the year is a further production. New members are always welcome
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.