Arts Charities
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Beverley Theatre Company
ArtsThe company is currently recruiting new members and rehearsing for it's next play/production to be held in june 2019.
Micklegate Singers
ArtsSinging, chiefly concerts.
Oxford Music Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Oxford Music Festival is an annual four day musical event open to the public. It is educational in character and is dedicated to the encouragement and promotion of active participation in music, especially among young people. Professional adjudicators comment on the playing and singing of participants with a view to encouraging interest and improving standards.
Bridgwater Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC GENERALLY, AND ESPECIALLY OF CHORAL MUSIC BY PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS. THE SOCIETY MEETS AND PRACTICES FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY, PUTTING ON TWO CONCERTS EACH YEAR. ONE CONCERT IS IN EARLY DECEMBER AND THE OTHER IS IN MAY.
The Doctor Wilks Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, ReligionCharitable purposes connected with the Town of Ashford and particularly in connection with the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin and for the furtherance and advancement of music and education.
Cor Godre R Aran
ArtsCharity concerts
Niton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureArt & Craft Classes, Short Mat Bowls, Country & Tap Dancing, Exercise classes, Niton W.I., Niton & Whitwell Horticultural Society, The Pepperpot Players Amateur Dramatic Club, Yoga Sunshine Club, Community Coffee Mornings, Table Tennis, Private Hire
Wetherby Musical Theatre Group
ArtsProvides facilities and resources to enable live performance of stage plays and musical shows
The Derby Diocesan Association Of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund
Arts, ReligionThe Bell Repair Fund exists to give financial assistance to Derby Diocesan Parochial Church Councils when incurring financial outlay on their bell installations. The Fund will support work which is associated with bell installations and is necessary for the normal use of the bells. The scope of this work will be at the discretion of the Trustees.
The Friends And Supporters Of The Wirral Music Centres Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationWe support music education for young people across Wirral by providing support, resources and facilities for ensembles run by or in partnership with the local Music Education Hub Lead Organisation. Activities include rehearsals and performances by groups ranging from beginner ensembles to advanced bands and orchestras involving children from primary and secondary schools across Wirral.
Keldwyth Award Society
ArtsSelect a winner and 3 runners up for annual award to music students aged 16-22 yrs. living or taught in Cumbria.
Eskdale Festival Of The Arts
Arts, Beneficiary groupAn annual competitive festival of music and the Spoken Word to encourage higher standards especially among the children of Whitby and the surrounding area. A Choir Day is held in April when adult choirs from many parts of the UK come to sing together and be judged by professional adjudicators.The Festival was originally known as "The Eskdale Tournament of Song" and was founded in 1902.
The Norfolk Archaeological And Historical Research Group
Arts, Heritage2 newsletters a year.1 research journal a year. 7 monthly lecture meetings. Archaeological fieldwork and excavation when feasible. Visits and trips to relevant sites..
Heaton St Barnabas Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, ReligionProvides accommodation for various activities in the community such as "parent and toddlers", art (painting) club, youth club, private parties, Shalom Pentecostal Church.This hall is managed by the Parish of Girlington, Heaton and Manninghamhttps://bradfordwest.church/bookings/
The Espinosa Memorial Fund
ArtsThe object of the Charity is to apply the net income of the fund for the public benefit to advance education in all forms of dancing recognised by the charity called the British Ballet Organisation.
The Gatehouse Theatre Club
ArtsNon-professional cultural and arts activities mainly concerning the theatre. Performances take place in North London (indoors) and at the Minack Open Air Theatre in Cornwall.
Old Dalby Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding facilities for the village comunity for recreational activities. Choir Practice, Friendship Club, Wine Circle, Craft Workshop, Yoga classes
Women's Institute - West Mersea
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyAdvances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Bampton Exhibition Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesResponsibility for the running of a listed building used partly as a public library and as the village historial archive and to provide grants for the education of those under the age of 25years in need of assistance.
Invicta Gateway Club
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureSocial and leisure Club for anyone over 16 years of age with a learning disability who would benefit from coming to Club. We also have several outings throughout the year. Our activities include dancing, bingo, talent nights, art, snooker, darts, indoor bowls, model horse racing plus special events such as Valentines Dance, New Years Dance and party nights. We operate in the Maidstone area.
Cronfar Mil O Filoedd Million Pound Fund
ArtsThe interest from the fund shall be used to support financially the National Eisteddfod of Wales
Endmoor Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvides a village hall for use by the local community and other outside bodies, eg keep fit, dance club,post office.
Gosport Hospital Radio
Arts, HealthBroadcasting Radio programmes to the local hospital in Gosport and inhabitants of the surrounding area while promoting activities in the local community.
Bideford Music Club
Arts, EducationPromoting classical music concerts and providing workshops to schools.
Tarvin Educational Foundation
Arts, EducationThe Tarvin Educational Foundation is the charity set up to manage the endowment of the old Tarvin Grammar School. The purpose of the charity is to assist the educational needs of students of secondary school age and older who live in the ancient parish of Tarvin. This assistance may take the form of financial assistance for tuition fees, maintenance, books, musical instruments, and travel on appro
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.