Arts Charities
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Dover Choral Society
Arts, ReligionPerforms two Classical Choral work concerts a year, in various local venues with guest soloists. With the aim of encouraging singers starting out on their musical careers. Joins with others in a Summer Proms concert. Rehearses weekly, on Thursday evenings for about twenty-four weeks a year at the Parish Centre of St Mary the Virgin Church, Dover to prepare for concerts.
The Theatre Royal (st Helens) Trust
ArtsPrincipal activity continues to be that of maintaining, improving and advancing education, particularly by the production of plays, operas, ballet, concerts, exhibitions and encouragement of the arts including the art of drama, mime, dance, singing and music and to formulate, prepare and install schemes for that reason.
Walsall Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe study and practice of choral and other types of communal singing and music. To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and the appreciation of the art and science of choral singing by presenting regular choral concerts and/or recitals.
The Colin Keer Trust
Arts, EducationThe Trust awards scholarships, grants and other forms of financial assistance to advance the post-graduate education of young musicians who have attained a high degree of proficiency in the performance of vocal or instrumental music. The Trustees do not accept applications direct from individuals (see Trust's website).
Llandovery Theatre Committee
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvision of Llandovery Theatre and its facilities for all. Llandovery Theatre Company write and direct the plays, pantomimes, literacy and drama workshops for and with the community, youth actors and young people with learning disabilities. We aim to support talent, develop skills, build self confidence and to foster a life long interest in attending theatre performances and acting on stage.
Bexhill Light Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur operatic and dramatic society
Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield
Arts, Environment, HeritageThe Sorby Natural History Society is the Natural History society for the Sheffield City region, providing education, research and publications, including biological and geological recording of wildlife, habitats, rocks and landscapes. Operates mostly in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the Peak District.
Rothwell Competitive Music Festival Association
ArtsRunning a competitive music festival and musical concerts in the Rothwell(Leeds) area
Grimsby Bach Choir
ArtsThe Choir provides education through choral music from all periods and genres to its members and audiences alike. It aims to innovate both in choice of repertoire and delivery and to introduce new people to choral singing whilst seeking to achieve the highest possible standards of music making.
Radlett Musical Theatre Company
ArtsPromotion of musical theatre singing, drama, and dance in the local community, and the performance of affordable music, drama and dance for the local community.
The Mrs Sunderland Musical Competition
ArtsTo assist The Mrs Sunderland Music Festival to achieve its aims, in particular by making a grant each year out of the trust fund and the investment income received by the trust.
Tim Burke Memorial Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionGrants to ordinands and candidates for ministry for one-off expenses such as travel/placements and books/equipment - not for general living expenses incurred during training. Applications in writing only, not via email - requests will be sent an application form.
Cardinham Parish Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureParish Hall situated in Cardinham village - hired out to various organisations eg. school for PE, concerts etc, Pre-school, Parish Council, Gardening Club etc we fund raise to keep hiring fees as low as possible
Northwood Choral Society
ArtsTHE STUDY AND PERFORMANCE OF CHORAL MUSIC IN ORDER TO FOSTER PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH MUSIC BY MEANS OF GIVING CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Pontypridd Choral Society
ArtsChoral concerts performed locally for various charities.
The Duke Of Wellington's Regiment Regimental And Journal Fund
Armed forces, ArtsTo promote the efficiency of the regiment and maintain its traditions and Esprit de Corps, in particular, but not exclusively, by publishing a journal of the regiment or it's battalions.
The Ionian Singers
ArtsChoir meets regularly for the purpose of giving concerts
Hindu Religion Study Group, Leicester
Arts, Health, ReligionWe study our scriptures and literature for understanding and comprehension. We promote respect, compassion and affections for mankind, animals and environment. We respect all communities for harmonious living. We have a discussion group and vegetarian club and encourage talks and discussions on religious, cultural and healthy living styles.
The Gillham Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe charity makes donations to other charities engaged in the fields of medical research, relief of suffering, music, education and Christian activities.
Atherstone Amateur Dramatic Society
ArtsBased at the Owen Street Community Arts Centre, Owen Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire. Atherstone Dramatic Society perform many varied productions for the surrounding community.
Foxham Reading Room And Library
ArtsProvide Living accomodation for the caretaker of the Foxham Reading Room.
The Brickwall Music And Arts Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe run a series of five concerts per season in East Sussex and Kent, catering partly for the many elderly people in the area who find it difficult to travel to hear serious live music and partly for the general public. We do our best to engage, among others, young performers early in their careers to enable them to gain experience and broaden their repertoires.
Callington Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Berwick Arts Choir
ArtsWeekly rehearsals leading to concerts of choral works in Berwick upon Tweed and surrounding area usually twice a year.
Anglican Pacifist Fellowship
Arts, Charitable activitiesStudy and application of the Christian Gospel in its relation to war, by holding conferences and engaging with the Anglican Communion and others by peaceful means. Publish a journal and other literature promoting peacemaking. Re-design our website and The Anglican Peacemaker,to set up a Facebook page, a blog and have an advertising campaign.
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.