Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Chartered Institute Of Logistics And Transport
Arts, ResearchPromoting, encouraging and co-ordinating the study of the science and art of logistics and transport in all aspects - by facilitating and providing access to information, education and training as well as producing publications and organising meetings, lectures, exhibitions and conferences on a worldwide basis through over 40 recognised national organisations.
Icaew Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Foundation and linked charities(except CACIP which acts as the charities' investment vehicle)provide donations for public benefit in areas of particular interest to the ICAEW,i.e.the advancement of education particularly in accounting and related subjects, provision of a library and information service, funds prizes awarded through ICAEW's exams and funds academic research projects and events.
The Egypt Exploration Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageAdvances the education of the public with reference to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region, and promotes art, culture and heritage by raising knowledge, awareness and understanding of the language, history, arts, culture, religion and all other matters relating to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region.
Sinfonietta Productions Limited
Arts, SocietyThe London Sinfonietta exists to present dynamic performances of the best contemporary music to the highest standard, taking risks in commissioning new works and incubating new talent while always challenging, inspiring and engaging audiences, project participants of all ages and diverse communities locally, nationally and internationally.
Bju International
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchThe charity's main objectives are the advancement and improvement of education in urology, men's health and related areas and the diffusion of knowledge of new and improved methods of teaching and practising urology, men's health and related areas. Activities include publishing BJU International and other scientific and learned works and other educational activity.
English Touring Theatre Limited
ArtsProfessional Touring Theatre Company
Blackwood Arts Centre
Arts, LeisureBlackwood Arts Centre provides high quality professional, community & amateur art & entertainment for a wide range of audiences. This includes light entertainment dance, drama, comedy, childrens theatre, musical theatre, opera companies & choirs, as well as local ensembles. It also provides opportunities for people from all sectors of the community to take part in creative activities including you
The Radlett Centre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageOffer opportunities for a broad range of people to promote their art through monthly exhibitions in the Apthorp Gallery and Art Caf+®+-«.Provide facilities for amateur and professional; artists to develop in the theatre.Involve young people in the arts through Saturday and school holiday activities.
National Opera Studio
ArtsThe National Opera Studio is engaged by the UK's leading Opera Companies and Arts Council England to provide individually designed, high quality professional training for singers and repetiteurs who have the potential to become the leading artists of their generation.
Theatre De Complicite Education Limited
ArtsCreating and producing new theatrical productions and providing an educational programme to accompany and complement this.
Gwent Ballet Theatre Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo provide, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and sciences, in particular the art of dance by the presentation of public performances, workshops and other similar activities.
The Social Market Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesHolding events, conducting research and publication of books to promote public discussion on the performance of markets and the social framework in which they operate, with the aim to influence the development of policy to promote the effective operations of markets with due regard to social justice.
Three Choirs Festival Limited
ArtsTo produce a music festival to the highest standards, on a rotational basis in the cities and surrounding area of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester, augmented by outreach and participation activity in the local community.
Calibre Audio
ArtsCalibre Audio brings the pleasure of reading to enrich the life quality and opportunities for people of all age groups with any print disability by providing access to audio books and content, and to raise awareness of related issues affecting such people
The Friends Of Whitefriars Oxford Fund
Arts, AssociationsThe charity is a community of Discalced Carmelite Friars who live in Carmelite Community, Boars Hill Oxford. The Friars devote themselves to a life of prayer, the fruits of which they share in the form retreats, spiritual direction, book service for Carmelite literature and publishing a quarterly spiritual review.
Listening Books
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo provide a postal and internet based audiobook service to: Any child or adult who suffers from an illness or disability which makes it hard to hold a book, turn its pages or read in the usual way; including people with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and people with visual impairments.
Wec International
Arts, ReligionAdvancement of the Christian faith by means of evangelism and social action leading to the establishment of church communities which will do the same. WEC works worldwide, and particularly in places where no Christian Churches already exist.
The Pious Society Of The Daughters Of St Paul
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionThe objective of the charity is to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world with means of social communication. The sisters work through their Pauline Books & Media retail centres, their wholesale operation and the internet, to bring a wide range of educational & religious books, posters, icon materials, etc to Catholics, members of other denominations and the public in general.
British Ballet Organization Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe object for which the charity is established is to advance the education of the public and its members in the art of ballet and associated dance forms.
Theatre Peckham
Arts, Beneficiary groupTheatre Peckham is a flagship cultural venue and pioneering learning theatre where inspirational artists meet aspirational young people; developing the performing arts with, by and for children & young people we provide opportunities for every child to emerge as an inspired artist, working with excellent creative practitioners in a venue is locally focussed with a national and international remit.
Cambridge Steiner School Project
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationPromote and provide for the advancement of education upon principles indicated by the late Dr Rudolf Steiner; principally by operating parent and child groups, Kindergartens and a school, also by lectures, activities, study groups, festival celebrations and similar.
Mind The Gap
ArtsThe principle activitiy of the company was the provision of live theatre and arts with and for disabled people.
Mostyn Gallery Limited
Arts, Heritageto educate the public in visual arts, and to assist in public appreciation of such arts by the establishment of the Mostyn Gallery in Llandudno, North Wales. Mostyn exists to open dialogue on contemporary art exhibitions, learning and engagement for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Raw Material Music And Media Education Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo promote education and training in the creative and expressive arts and to advance the educational, physical, cultural and social welfare of young people in particular from disadvantaged inner city areas so that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society.
Kingdom Faith Church
Arts, Associations, Religion, Social welfareThe principal activity of the Trust is the advancement of the Christian Faith.This is done through:*Mission and social activities locally, nationally and internationally*Communication of the message through publications, recordings and on television and radio*Hosting an annual summer camp and other conferences throughout the year*Communicating with supporters regularly
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.