Arts Charities
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South Ferriby Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCommunity activities for both young and elderly. Pre-school, toddlers, tai-chi, pilates. Parties. Music. South Ferriby is situated in the 'low villages' of N. Lincolnshire. We are a rural, farming community and the Village Hall is a lifeline to many.
Wrexham And District Orchestral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, LeisureAmateur symphony orchestra open to persons of all ages and backgrounds/race. 5 concerts per year in Wrexham for the entertainment of the general public. Active in the arts in Wrexham working with local council and arts groups. Some concerts arranged to raise funds for and promote local charities.
Basildon Choral Society
ArtsRehearsal and performance of Choral Music in the Basildon Area.
The Bryan Foster Charitable Trust
ArtsThe charity continues to support musical organisations and the arts in England, especially performances by young artists, education and welfare organisations in the UK and abroad, and a small number of other charitable organisations.
Richmondshire Subscription Concerts
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS AND IN SUCH WAYS AS THE SOCIETY THROUGH ITS BOARD SHALL DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.
The Parliamentary History Yearbook Trust
Arts, HeritageSupport of the research and publication in the history of Parliament, with particular reference to supporting the journal 'Parliamentary History' and publishing the Parliamentary History Texts and Studies series. We hold conferences and publish the proceedings.
Berkhamsted Music Society
ArtsThe objects of the Society are the presentation of concerts of professional standard, lectures on music and other activities
The Harborough Singers
Arts, Charity and VCS supportPerform and educate and help fellow charities raise funds through choral music. The Choir performs music to a professional standard promoting its own concerts and fulfilling engagements at the request of others.
Riley Recreation Ground Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureGreen park with open access to public, children's play area, youth football, charity fundraising activities e.g. fete, musical festival and general ad hoc activities. Eight historical Heritage Trail Display Units installed to acknowledge the Centenary of the Trust in 2014 and for educational reasons.
Greater Manchester Drama Federation
ArtsThe aim is to promote amateur theatre in and across the greater manchester area together with updates of legal and national requirements, this involves approximately 60 societies.
Prenton Primary Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, HousingThis charity raises money that is spent on the pupils of Prenton Primary School, Wirral. Expenditure is on items such as PE equipment, IT hardware/software, books, games school visits and school playground. Funds are raised through activities within the school involving parents, pupils and the local community.
Nantyffyllon Miners' Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareThe Miner's InstituteIs the focal point of many local social activities in the Llynvi valley Activities include Social Bingo and meeting point, Home of Nanty Youth Club, Private Gym in Basement complex. Children's Playgroup Ballroom and Street Dancing.and Jazzband practice.Social activities for the local rugby club & other local social events.Venue for Educational & Training Activities.
U K Foundation For Dance
Artsto promote the appreciation and understanding of dance through the presentation of performances, the management of buildings, theatres or rehearsal facilities or as otherwise identified
Abbey Brass
ArtsWe are a traditional British Brass Band, and undertake numerous formal and informal concerts and engagements throughout the year. Instrument tuition is provided for all ages and abilities.
Alton Operatic And Dramatic Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareWe produce, one musical show in May and one Play in November. We may occasionally put on another short show or review. We have other social events throughout the year for members and friends to raise funds.
Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ReligionWe arrange weekly rehearsal/practise sessions, procuring venue and professional musicians and arrange to perform at concerts, competitions, festivals, church services, weddings and funerals. Many of our performances help raise money for other charities.
Hampshire Archives Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromotes the conservation and preservation of Hampshire's archives and advances public education about archives. Administers Wessex Film and Sound Archive. Has a membership (newsletters, events). Makes grants.
The Chaucer Heritage Trust
ArtsFurthering among the general public interest, understanding and appeciation of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, his life and times and influence, and his position in English and world literature, in such manner as the trustees from time to time think fit
Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureBowerchalke Village Hall provides an attractive and well-equipped venue for a wide variety of local community activities and events. These are open to all and include social functions, arts and crafts lessons, and musical and theatrical entertainment, as well as charitable fundraising and meetings of local community organisations. The hall is also available for private hire, subject to the agreeme
Bacton-On-Sea Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureVillage Hall with Wi-Fi internet facilities. Fully accessible main hall, and annex/meeting room.Providing a Community Hub with keep fit, medau, art group, book group, gardening club and local history group,childrens' play group, craft groups, line dancing. Available to hire for business meetings, parties, events and local groups.
The Holywell Band
ArtsPromote and encourage the study and performance of instrumental music in the community.
Brimfield Village Hall
Arts, FacilitiesThe village hall in Brimfield is a popular and well used and acts as a centre for the local community. The committee continues to improve hall facilities. A sub post office is open in the hall 1 day a week, together with a regular community library. Bookings are well supported.
Forest Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide drama workshops / theatre for the local community for all ages young and old within the borough of London Borough of Waltham Forest, and the surrounding area.To provide Table tennis clubs for both young and those over 60's to the local community and the surrounding areas.To provide a safe environment for special needs children and adults within a day care environment
Wadebridge Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Southend Choral Society
ArtsPROMOTES CONCERTS. HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC AND HELP THEM TO SING WITH US
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.