Arts Charities
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Smithy Moor Community Association
Arts, Associations, ChildcareCOMMUNITY EVENTS. CRAFTS PLAYSCHOOL E.C.T.
Suffolk Gardens Trust
Arts, Education, FacilitiesThe Trust is there to stimulate the appreciation of Suffolk's garden heritage through visits, talks and publications; to advance the understanding of Suffolk's garden heritage by promoting research into its historic and significant designed landscapes; to promote the conservation of Suffolk's garden heritage; to provide bursaries for the training of new garden professionals
Hoole Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportEDUCATION - CRAFTS, SINGING, ENVIRONMENTAL/CLIMATE CONCERNS, WALKING GROUP,COMPETITIONS, FUNDRAISING FOR LOCAL CHARITIES, EVENTS AND OUTINGS,
Backwell School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaising funds to be donated to Backwell School for buying equipment and other funding for the benefit of students. Activities included school discos, Christmas fair, spring raffle, car boot sales,providing a bar at intervals for school events in the school theatre.Events are organised by committee members and assistance provided by parent helpers
Palmerston Forts Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe Palmerston Forts Society acts as a forum for research on the Victorian Fortifications of the Portsmouth area and the U.K. A journal is published each year. The Society arranges work parties and educational programmes of lectures, talks and visits to forts. A section of the Society is the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers who regularly perform authentic Victorian gun drills and firings.
Williton And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for members aged 10-26 years. YFC offers young people the opportunity to gain skills and confidence in public speaking, sports, stock-judging, cultural skills such as dance, entertainments, drama, pantomime, social events & meetings. Clubs are member led and members learn important life skills such as chairmanship,secretarial, leadership and programme planning.
Friends Of The Royal College Of Music Junior Department
Arts, Associations, EducationSupporting childrens instrumental needs in college, external concerts and tours, music provision in college, coordinating catering needs
Liverpool Talking Newspaper For The Blind
Arts, HealthWeekly distribution of news and current events on electronic media to blind and partially-sighted people.
Llanddewi Velfrey Village Hall & Playing Field Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvide facilities inside hall for local groups including Community Council, Music group, Aikido, Pilates, Quiz nights, Bingo nights, Computer classes, First Aid classes, Inter denominational services (eg Remembrance Service, Thanksgiving, Christmas Carol service), Concerts, Polling Station during elections.Outside: Play Area for local children.
Tickhill Music Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the society shall be to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events
The Ludlow Orchestra
Arts, Charity and VCS supportMusical performance, education and rehearsal.Fund raising performances.
Association Of Friends Of Home Nursing In Birmingham
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe provision of grants for nursing equipment,nursing books and leaflets,patient aids and food parcels.
The Matheson Trust
Arts, SocietyRegular fortnightly discussion groups in relation to the study of comparative religion including the great metaphysical and religious traditions of the world; publication of academic works in relation to the above; maintenance of a free online library of multimedia resources for the study of comparative religion with a global reach; organising public events to educate the public on interfaith.
The Farrant Singers
ArtsThe provision of education by the giving of concerts and other musical activities
Abbado European Young Musicians Trust
ArtsFor the benefit of young musicians
The Grateley War Memorial Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureOur charity comprises a village hall maintained for the use of anyone in the local area for events. Examples are: WI, mothers & toddlers, astronomy club, dog club, quilters & village friends. The hall is also used for functions and concerts. It is a community facility.
Friends Of West Rise School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe engage in fundraising activities and events at the school to raise funds for items such as improving play facilities in playground, new stage and costumes for drama,improving the school environment etc. We usually raise funds through discos, Christmas Fair, Easter Egg raffle etc. Parents and families are encouraged to particpate.
Stretton Choral Society
ArtsRehearsal and performance of choral works.
Ecclesiastical Music Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationMakes grants to individuals (includes loans) and makes grants to organisations (incl. schools, charities etc.)
Young Jains
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionEducation on Jainism through monthly musical evenings called Sweet Harmony, ritual events, Little Jain for little kids and annual convention to reach young members and explain the tenets of Jainism.
Stape Silver Band
ArtsStape Silver Band is a Brass Band who provide opportunities for all to be involved in music through being part of a band and the opportunity to learn an instrument. We play concerts and contests throughout the year for all user groups.
Oriel Singers Music Society
ArtsProvide and present public concerts and recitals so as to promote and develop the appreciation of music.
Kirkby-In-Ashfield Old People's Welfare Committee
Arts, Beneficiary groupDancing, bingo, lunch clubs, resource centre, concerts and disable centre.
Leyland Historical Society
Arts, HeritageA series of talks, displays given by speakers from September to July each seasonDisplays at local venues throughout the yearRegular publications produced by members on all aspects of the town's history
Association Of Friends Of The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery (cymdeithas Cyfeillion Oriel Gelfyddyd Glynn Vivian)
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageWe raise funds in various ways to support The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Swansea in many areas such as Purchases and Art Education within the community.
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.