Arts Charities
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Pembroke And District Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupLearning and public performance of choral works to the benefit of any worthy cause and for the enjoyment of members.
Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding
Arts, Social welfareThe Society was founded over sixty years ago in 1965 to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of Britain and China. SACU - which has no political affiliations - plays a vital role in providing regular and reliable information about China and the Chinese people including through its publications and events.
Allhallows Village Hall
Arts, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesSocial functions for community, pre school, bingo, quiz nights, indoor bowling, dancing instruction and weddings, birthday parties, etc
St Margarets Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe sale of Pantomime tickets, sweet, cake, lolly and doughnut sales. Summer and Christmas fayres local business donations, film nights and discos plus pre-loved uniform sales all PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL TO PUT TOWARDS VARIOUS PROJECTS
Shree Mandhata Youth Community Association East London And Essex
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionWe provide Gujarati language classes.We hold cultural activitiesWe hold regular folk dances and music eventsWe celebrate Hindu and other religious festivalsWe have regular sport activities
Pateshall Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, FacilitiesHire of hall for local clubs and associations including Young Farmers, WI, Over 60s, Ballet lessons, local cycling club and local functions.
Bedfordshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe objectives of the BFHS are to advance the education of the public in the study of Family History. We publish a quarterly journal, hold monthly meetings (www.bfhs.org.uk), provide research, publish CDs of Beds Parish Registers, publish Monumental Inscriptions from Churchyards within Beds, run a bookstall & library, provide a range of look-up services and carry out other relevant activities.
Women's Institute - Springfield
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo further the objectives of the WI Movement. "To improve and develop conditions of rural and urban life and to advance the education of women in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, and to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare".
Skegness Silver Band
ArtsPerforming musical concerts in and around the East Lindsey district of Linconlshire; including weekly rehearsals.
South Milford Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureActive in the community supporting the WI and providing facilities for various community activities including Pre-School, WI meetings, Dance classes, Yoga, Martial Arts, Crafting, Wine Talks, Scout Group and community events.
Radlett Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupAs a mixed adult choir of some 50 members we sing from a wide-ranging repertoire. We perform 3 or 4 public concerts a year, encouraging young soloists and student orchestras to perform with us. We keep our ticket prices as low as possible, with free seats for children. We aim to bring the joy of music, whether performing or listening, to as wide a cross-section of the public as possible.
North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra
ArtsProducing concerts for the public.
The Town Hall Charity
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesHire of the Town Hall Building to various local organisations - i.e. Youth groups, Drama group, W.I.,Toddlers group, Ballet, School Coffee Mornings, Pre-School, Town Council, Various Exercise groups, etc.
York And District Guild Of Weavers, Spinners And Dyers
ArtsWe hold regular meetings on the third Saturday in the month with the exception of December.Some meetings have a business section followed by a talk or demonstration given by a visiting textile artist. Other meetings are used to practice and share our skills.We also demonstrate our crafts at local events and shows.
Leicester Literary And Philosophical Society
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.
The Wotton-Under-Edge Dramatic Society
ArtsProduction of plays and other drama; courses in drama; promote the enjoyment of drama by the local population.
The Sheffield Chamber Orchestra
ArtsRehearsing and performing concerts
Burraton Community Centre
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall is used for various clubs and organisations within the Borough of Saltash to carry out their activities; ie Age Concern, Karate, Barber Shop Choirs,Community players,U3A, Keep Fit, Educational purposes, private use (parties), health and education, Concerts, shows, crafts
Christians In Secular Employment Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Professions, ReligionWe support our members by holding an annual weekend conference, a reflective weekend and publishing a journal four times a year. We promote workplace ministry throughout church structures and offer support for reflection on workplace ministry to ordinands. We are in contact with worker priests in Europe and other parts of the world.
Tadley Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe charity manages a hall erected in memory of 6 local men who gave their all during the second world war. Regular hires include RAOB, 4 dance groups, fitness training classes, mother baby and toddler classes and other small groups. The hall is available for hire for other functions at other times including Saturdays and Sundays.
Parents And Friends Of Ramsey Spinning Infants
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe raise funds to benefit the school, eg buy playground equipment, school trips, Books etc.
Lytham St Annes Choral Society
Arts, Social welfarePerformance of three concerts per seasonPerformance of Carols and other works throughout the season by invitationFund-raising and Social Events
Longwell Green And Kingswood Performing Arts Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvides a platform for children/young people to perform song, dance, speech & drama in competition with their peers with professional adjudication.
The Yardley Hastings Memorial Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall providing a meeting place for community activities. Used by groups such as W.I., Senior Citizens' Club, Lunch Club, Parish Council, as well as for activities such as dance, karate, yoga and dog training classes, quizzes etc. Facility for social fundraising functions such as dances, fetes, film and quiz nights. For hire as a venue for weddings, parties and similar functions.
Birdham Village Hall Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Trustees provide hall facilities to villagers for functions:-Yoga and fitness classes, dancing, youth group, weddings, choir practices, parties, various hirings etc.
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.