Arts Charities
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Weston Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe village hall offers amenities and events to the people of Weston. We run fetes, coffee mornings, quiz's, Village Choir, Parish council meetings. Keep fit class, craft evenings and lectures. The hall is also available to hire for private functions
Llandefalle Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureOur Charity is run by young people for young people which include a participative, expressive and empowering programme. Activities include; craft, public speaking, drama, sport, training, community projects and much, much more.
Little Harrowden Village Hall Fund
Arts, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureAs a village hall we hire the building to regular users including: - Dance class, keep fit club, indoor bowls, Parish Council meetings, after school club, camera club, yoga. We also hire the hall for parties, receptions and other casual uses. Once a year the hall is used for an OAP christmas party funded and organised by a seperate committee. Poling Venue during elections.
Accrington Theatre Group
ArtsTo educate group members and the general public by developing an appreciation of the musical and theatrical Arts through excellence in performance; and to contribute to charitable purposes and institutions as the society members deem necessary and appropriate
12th Rotherham (swallownest) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureScout group activities include: camps & trips, various activities at HQ: arts & crafts, physical activity, social guidance, towards obtaining badges for various levels of scouting fundraising also undertake for other charities.
Langton Matravers Village Hall
Arts, FacilitiesWe provide a service, including various activities and use of Village Hall for the residents of Langton Matravers. We have also built up a small library where refreshments are served, it is open twice a month for two hours.
Pontesbury Public Hall
Animals, Arts, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo provide buildings & equipment for hire to groups, clubs, & the general public in Pontesbury & surrounding villages. The hall is used for plays, bowls, keep fit, slimming classes, broad place, dances, film shows, meetings, craft fairs, equine & computer classes, private parties.
Dunn Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, HeritageProvision of facilities for community use - meeting place for Societies and W.I. etc. Available for hire by local groups such as classes for local residents, exercise, drama, history, music.
Sherborne St John School Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, EducationChristmas & Summer fayre, Disco, Quiz Night, Maypole dancing and BBQs to raise funds to support the facilities of Sherborne St John School.
Rolleston Music Circle And Choral Society
ArtsWe rehearse for and perform choral concerts. We usually perform classical concerts in the late autumn and spring along with carol concerts at Christmas time and a lighter summer concert.
Hanbury Charity
Arts, EducationMain Activity. Provides financial support to Church Langton Primary School and support for educational activities to under 25 year olds in need of financial help in the local area.See annual report for other detailsCharity also provides a small amount of funds in relief of sickness,in case of need. and to assist with providing music in local churches.
Clwyd Family History Society (cymdeithas Hanes Teuluoedd Clwyd)
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe promotion and encouragement of Family History research in the area.Production of a quarterly journal.Provision of a programme of lectures and visits of interest to the society.To seek out, transcribe, index and whenever possible publish or make available material relevant to the interests of the society
Nantwich Library Trust Fund
Arts, Economic and community development, ResearchTo purchase and provide books, periodicals, maps and specimens of art and science for any library provided and maintained by the library authority, for the urban district of Nantwich.
The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association
Arts, Economic and community developmentEncouragement of the breeding of Oxford Down sheep; maintenance of the purity of the breed; registration of the pedigrees of Oxford Down sheep in the Flock Book which is published annually; organisation of shows and sales of Oxford Down sheep across the UK; promotion of the Oxford Down breed at agricultural events; provision of a website to make information about the breed widely available.
Longbenton Community Centre (chesters Avenue)
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureRunning a community centre and providing space and facilities for groups and activities, including bingo, childrens dance group, circuits, dancing, bowls, brownies, and blood transfusion.
Swiss Cultural Fund UK Limited
ArtsThe principal activity of the charity continued to be that of furthering the charitable objective of the advancement of education and other exclusively charitable objectives related thereto.
Holmfirth Choral Society
ArtsTo promote choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by other such ways as the society through its committee shall determine.
Ramsey Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activitiespromote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of music by the presentation of public concerts or other activities as the committee shall determine.
Warmington Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureWarmington Village Hall used by the local Community for various activities ie Adult Education Classes, Indoor Bowling, Keep Fit classes, Toddler Group, Weddings, Funerals, Ballroom Dancing, parties, Council Elections and many other activites.
Dukeries Theatre Group
ArtsTHE REHEARSAL AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF WORKS OF DRAMATIC ART WITH THE AIM OF EDUCATING AND FURTHERING THE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF THESE WORKS.
The Gage Educational Foundation
Arts, Associations, Educationmainly for school and village activities, contibutions towards computers, books
Carlisle Music Society
Arts, ReligionCarlisle Music Society organises and promotes six classical chamber music concerts per annum (Winter season). These concerts are given in St Cuthbert's Church, Carlisle.
Gresley Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all it's aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Choir through its committee shall determine from time to time. Also supporting any other charitable purpose in any manner approved by law.
The Yorkshire Geological Society
Arts, ResearchFounded in 1837, the Society's purpose is to promote knowledge of, and research, education and conservation relating to, the earth sciences, especially relating to Yorkshire and the north of England, through lecture and field meetings, publications including "Proceedings", "Circular". field guides. it also cooperates with related societies in its meetings and the annual Yorkshire Geology Month.
Guild Of Church Musicians
Arts, ReligionThe provision of a fellowship for the furtherance of church music including relevant education and training.
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.