Arts Charities
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The Roffey Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Charity was established to allow the people of Roffey, to use the institute. Users are Play Group,Brownies,Indoor Bowls,Badmington,Dance School,Judo and Sunday worship.
The Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra
Arts2020 (40th Season), EASTBOURNE. No concerts due to Covid-19 restrictions
Hartwell Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesHartwell Community Centre offers residents the opportunity to book the facilities for personal events such as birthday celebrations and other parties. It also offers an ideal location for the various user groups which currently include PreSchool Playgroup, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, WI, Tuesday Circle over 60s club, Hartwell Parish Council & Youth Club
Orphan Aid Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareTo relieve children in need particularly those living on the streets and in sewers, also orphanages/hospitals in Romania by providing them with aid that is not available in their own country. Including example in date food, childrens and adults clothing, toys, educational items (writing books/pens etc), basic medical supplies (plasters etc), toiletries and of course money when available
Walton Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureMeeting venue for over 60's, sunshine club for blind, indoor bowls, karate, line dancing.
The Victoria Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Hall for pre-school children, village meetings, theatre group, bridge club, keep fit, and other social activities
Underskiddaw Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareAround 8 social events held each year for parishioners and their friends. Several education classes including music, art & history. Hall can be hired for a range of activities including parish council meetings, art exhibitions, private parties. The main aims of these activities are to maintain and develop this historic building as a focal point for all members of the community.
The Bovey Tracey Town Trust
Arts, HousingPrimarily: We fund the upkeep of three almshouses in Bovey Tracey. We have limited income from rental of a TV mast situated in a small field the Trust owns. The trust also distributes approx 20% of this income to local charitable organisations.
Garstang And District Children's Whitsuntide Festival
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding entertainment within the garstang area for children
Donnington Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureDonnington Hall is owned by the village of Dunton Green and is hired out to bona fide organisations which provide a variety of activities for the local community. Regular activities include badminton, drama academy, karate, pre-school, sequence dancing and table tennis. Subject to availability, terms and conditions, individuals can book the Hall on an ad hoc basis for private functions.
Marksbury Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, FacilitiesSummer fete and regular fundraising events managed by the committee. Regular hire of the hall by local groups (church, school, Morris dancing, childminders, parish council). Dance groups, coffee mornings, private sales.
Swansea Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportConcerts to raise money for other charities, held in local churches and concert halls.
Wakefield Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society has the following aims:1. The encouragement of high standards of architecture and town planning.2. The stimulation of public interest in the beauty, history and character of the area.3. The preservation, development and improvement of features of public amenity and historical interest. 4. The implementation of these ends by exhibitions, lectures, publications and other means.
The Radyr And Morganstown (cardiff) Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of livesFormed 1987, this is an umbrella organisation embracing other cultural & sporting organisations. It promotes a village Festival in May each year, raising awareness and finances and works closely with the Community Council in all matters including the administration of our local Community Hall, Neighbourhood Watch and Police PACT.
Whitchurch Village Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureChildrens Playgroups, Bowls, Dancing,childrens dancing,
Badcock Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureBadcock Recreation ground is used by the following teams - football (3), cricket, tennis courts, children's play area and general recreation.The hall is used for numerous activities organised in the village - clubs, concerts, dancing, private hire, theatre group etc.
Tadworth School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationVarious fundraising activities -- Summer Ball, Fetes, quiz nights, cinema evenings, discos etc
The Harrow Philharmonic Choir
ArtsTHE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF CHORAL MUSIC IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH MUSIC BY MEANS OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCE.
Federation Of Old Cornwall Societies
ArtsAims to "gather up the fragments that remain", i.e. to record the remnants of Cornwall's past culture and heritage, preserve them where appropriate, revive and continue customs and traditions, educate regarding them via talks, publications, etc.
South Cumbria Musical Festival Association
Arts, EducationA musical festival whose objective is to promote high standards in the arts; in particular music and speech in all their branches. An annual competitive festival is held along with school workshops, currently held when it is feasible to do so.
Spilsby And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing1.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE,HOME CRAFTS,COUNTRY LIFE,AND RELATED SUBJECTS
Fitz Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareVenue for local groups - Choir; Craft Group; Yoga; Senior Citizens Friendship group; Band practice; Flower Group.Events - Coffee mornings; Fayres; Floral Art dems; community social eventsAdult Education classes - variousPolling stationPrivate partiesParish Council meeting - 2 per yearLocal Councillors surgery
The Stalybridge Old Band
ArtsPerforming publicly attended concerts at various venues throughout the year some of which are offered freely to other charitable organisations.Teaching and encouraging young players to take their place in the world of Brass Bands
Rastrick Grammar School Foundation
Arts, Education, Social welfare1 To provide special benefits for Rastrick High School of any kind not normally provided by the Education Funding Agency.2 To award beneficiaries Exhibitions, Bursaries or Maintenance Allowance tenable at School, or any University, College or other place of Further Education.3 To provide assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books, to enable beneficiaries on leaving School,
The Rawstorne Singers
ArtsPerformance of classical, choral and sacred music both in concerts and religious services
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.