Arts Charities
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Thanet Chamber Choir
Arts, Education, Social welfareThanet Chamber Choir, in the socially deprived area of Thanet, performs four concerts a year of music from the Renaissance to the present day, one exclusively for charity. Rehearsals are once a week during school terms. Quiz nights are organised once or twice a year. Choir members of all ages come from Thanet or the nearer parts of Kent. The choir aims at musical excellence.
Brecknock Society And Museum Friends Cymdeithas Brycheiniog A Chyfeillion Yr Amgueddfa
Arts, HeritageGathering and sharing information on the local history of Brecknockshire Assisting Brecknockshire Museum and publishing an erudite journal annually
The Friends Of Arkesden Church
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, ReligionRaising funds for Church e. g. Calendars, Christmas cards + musical shows etc.
The Kensington Chamber Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupAn amateur chamber orchestra providing public benefit through public performances of orchestral music in the communities of West London; providing performance and rehearsal opportunities to adult players; and educational workshops and concerts for children in the locality.
New Tyneside Orchestral Society
ArtsOrchestral Playing
The Radford Charitable Trust
ArtsSupporting Musical Activity in Cornwall. Grants for instrument purchase, tuition, travel, audition costs and courses for young players and singers. Predominantly classical musicians but some Brass Band and Jazz applicants considered.
The Uckfield Band
ArtsA brass band based in Uckfield, East Sussex.
The Coe Memorial Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, Social welfareTo supplement existing awards for those at College or UniversityTo contribute towards the provision of outfits, clothing, tools etc. in preparation for, or to enter, a profession, trade or callingTo study music or other artTo contribute towards educational travel in this country or abroad
Trowbridge Philharmonic Choir
Arts3 concert performances per year
Neasham Reading Room
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision of Village Hall facilities for residents of Neasham and neighbouring parishes. Hosts annual Christmas Dance, regular activites such as Whist Clubs, dance clubs and private hire for children's parties, family celebrations etc. Used as Polling Stattion and for meeting of WI and Parish Council. Regular usage by keep fit group, history nights and coffee mornings
Endon Well Dressing Festival Charity
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationThe trustees maintain and repair the village well. In accordance with the terms of their appointment the trustees permit an annual Well Dressing Festival to take place. Surplus money goes to the work on the well and also to support local young people's organisations like the sunday schools, the girl guides, the brownies, the scouts and the cubs and others
Haughton Green Boys' Club And Youth Club
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Health, LeisureWe provide a wide range of activities at the young peoples centre and also are continuing to improve the centre to enable user groups to continue to adapt to the needs of the wider community in Haughton Green, Denton.Activities covered include various sports , Healthy Eating, ICT Training, Arts , dancing, Morris and disco, social skills, parents and tots groups, Dog training club.
Midlands Early Music Forum
ArtsMEMF promotes the interest in, and practice of, "Early Music" within the Midlands area. This involves the organisation of regular workshops to play music. MEMF also produces regular Newsletters to keep members informed of activities and events that would interest them.
Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra
ArtsOrchestra plays concerts to raise monies for charities. Orchestra gives opportunities to local people to play instruments and learn about music.
Ruddington And District Choral Society
ArtsR.D.C.S is a choral society which encourages a love of singing, membership is open to all and auditions are not needed. The season runs from September until June and two concerts are given each year with music chosen from a wide range of composers. Approximately 80 members sing with the society.
The Doncaster Concert Band
Arts, Charity and VCS supportProvide a place for musicians to come and play. Provide concerts to raise money to contine the progress of the band and also help raise funds for other other organisations/charities
Hawthorn Tree School Fund
Arts, EducationProvides supplies and services to benefit pupils of our school, e.g. educational visits, games/clubs and books.
Andover Music Club
ArtsOrganisation of classical music concerts for the Club's members and the general public.
Banovallum Brass Horncastle
Arts, Beneficiary groupBrass Band - Rehersal and lessons for young and old people of the community, to learn how to play a brass instrument
Hereford And Worcester Gardens Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Facilities, HeritageEducation of the public in the historic landscapes and gardens in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Assisting owners of such landscapes with advice on maintenance and restoration. Research and publications in historic landscape.
Colwyn Choral Society
ArtsWe hold 2 main concerts per year and have given donations to local charities.
Gweek Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, LeisurePlaygroups, primary school gym/dance, amateur drama and pantomime (rehearsal and performance), indoor archery, ballroom dancing and tea dancing, luncheon clubs, parish council meetings, antiques club, visually impaired people's club, fundraising , private parties, lectures films and demonstrations, U3A (art, sport)
Phoenix Performing Arts Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportSupport of activities of CORE theatre arts lab for training of youth and adults in dramatic arts, through advice, strategy and fund-raising. Support of TouchPoint Theatre and Pointzero physical theatre and other organisations or performing companies the Trustees approve, in fund-raising for performance and film productions.
Colby Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesCommunity activities: WI, Art Group, Textiles Group, Young FarmersCommunity events: Carol concert, Christmas party, summer barbecue, pub nights, soup and dessert, dominoes drive, quiz nights etcContribution to local community: picnic bench on village green for Platinum Jubilee, funding of grass cutting to keep village area clean.
Cayton Jubilee Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisurePremises used by local groups for activities for all ages and abilities- Dancing, Karate, Art , Wilf Ward Trust, Slimming World, Christadelphians, Boccia , Baby/ Toddler Groups, local groups and organisations, a meeting /committee room
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.