Arts Charities
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Gainsborough Choral Society
ArtsA choir of some 80 singing members, we give 3 concerts each season in Gainsborough. We meet weekly during term time from September to March to rehearse. We aim to learn a variety of choral music, both traditional and new, classical and popular.
Campden And District Music Society
ArtsWe organise musical events in Chipping Campden
Second Church Of Christ, Scientist, Birmingham
Arts, Education, ResearchProvides regular public Sunday service and Sunday School & public meetings on Wednesday evenings. Provides a Reading Room open four days per week for the public to read, borrow or purchase literature on Christian Science. Distributes free literature to the workers at hotels and offices in the church area. Gives at least one free Christian Science lecture to the public each year.
Classic Concerts Trust
ArtsPresent activity is concerned with advanced musical education, including the Conductors' Academy, which supports the education and career development of emerging conductors, the Georg Solti Accademia and the Mascarade Opera Studio.
Joseph Rotblat Memorial Trust
Arts, ResearchThe Trust seeks to inform the government and public on matters of science & world affairs, in particular the issues surrounding nuclear weapons, nuclear power, war and peace, and the social responsibility of scientists. It arranges seminars & public meetings, undertakes research projects and issues publications, is establishing Joseph Rotblat's archive, and runs education programmes.
Risborough And District Community Association
Arts, AssociationsArrangement of cultural activities - visits to shows (musicals, drama, opera, ballet, etc) or outings to places of interest. Functions may be arranged such as a jazz night, a topical quiz, book sale, etc. A monthly magazine circulated to all members and contains details of our shows & events & diary note of all other local functions notified to us by any other local 'not for profit' groups.
Lumb's Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, HousingGrants given to 16-24 year old students for education/training, including fees, books, equipment and official travel projects. Applicants' home residence must be in Glos. Students who have come to county to study are eligible if funding is made available to Lumbs Educational Foundation for the purpose in any particular year.
Cymrodoriaeth Talaith A Chadair Powys
Artsto promote the welsh language and its culture and that of the arts
International Masonry Society
ArtsWith members throughout the world, the Society is a focus for all aspects of masonry. It produces the journal, Masonry International, 3 times a year, containing original technical papers, reviews and research, with other publications issued from time to time and organises meetings including a quadrennial International Masonry Conference
Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association
Arts, EducationFurtherance of educational aims of Westminster Abbey Choir School through support of its musical activities and related activities of public benefit
Medieval Pottery Research Group
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Group promotes and encourages the general education of the public in the study of ceramics, primarily of the Middle Ages. The Group holds meetings, conferences, publishes a journal and disseminates information to: the membership, the general public, other archaeologists, persons in allied fields and communicates the professional requirements of the membership to public and private bodies.
Friend's Of St Mary's Maidenhead
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationCONDUCT VARIOUS FUND-RAISING EVENTS IN OR AROUND THE SCHOOL TO RAISE MONEY FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS. FOR EXAMPLE: SCHOOL DISCOS, CHRISTMAS FAYRE AND SUMMER BALL. MONEY IS DONATED FOR FURNITURE, POOL MAINTENANCE, BOOKS ETC. ST. MARYS IS A SCHOOL WITHIN THE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST IN EAST BERKSHIRE.
Nailsworth Music Society
ArtsWe perform Brass Band music at contests, concerts and fetes etc. We also march.
Rackheath Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Facilities, Housing, LeisureVillage Hall available to hire - used mainly by regular groups - This includes:- Young @ Heart Group, Badminton , Short Mat Bowls, Rackheath Players, Band Practice, Line Dancing, Dog Agility, Home Educators and Bird Auction - also available for private hire.
The Allegri Singers
ArtsChamber choir
Bristol Opera Company
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe staging of classical opera; public concerts; education of the public in opera
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Ipswich Orchestral Society performs three concerts per year for the public. We invite international soloists for two of these. Our third concert (family concert) we taylor to attract a younger audience - our aim is to introduce children to the pleasure of music making via a lighter programme.
The Projected Picture Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageCollects and restores old cinema projection equipment for display and the education of people of all walks of life in particular school children.
Newport Pagnell Singers
ArtsA local choir that provides pleasure for its members and audiences. Most of its performances are money-raising ventures for local and national charities. The membership has very few restrictions: that you must enjoy singing and generally sing in tune!
South Somerset Choral Society
ArtsTo educate the public in the performance & appreciation of choral singing by concerts, at least three per year.
Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritagePublication of the annual 'Records of Buckinghamshire', the publication of record for the archaeology and history of Buckinghamshire. The publications of books and pamphlets on subjects of interest to members of the Society and to others having an interest in the archaeology and history of Buckinghamshire. Organising public lectures and visits to places of interest for members of the Society.
The Great Bardfield School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe Charity raises funds solely for Great Bardfield Primary School. This enables the school to provide additional equipment, books, update and maintain IT Hardware.The funds are raised through activities organised by the Committee and the school such as Fetes, Bonfire Night events, Quizzes, Race Nights and many more.
North Hampshire Organists' Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionVisits to organs (including overseas trips), educational events with reference to organ- and church music, organ-building and related topics (some specifically aimed at young people) and social meetings.
Middleton And Aislaby Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureProviding and operating a small traditional village hall for the benefit of local residents in Middleton and Aislaby villages.Current uses of the hall include classes for Art, Keep Fit, Sewing, Lace making.Other uses include WI and Churchmeetings, other Charity's training sessions,drama productions, exhibitions and musical evenings
Hexham Orpheus Choir
ArtsAn adult mixed choir about 60 strong,mainly classical repertoire,1or 2 main concerts with orchestra p.a.+ some for charity. Non-auditioning, and aims to educate & develop musical skills
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.