Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Birmingham Opera Company
Arts, Charity and VCS supportWith no opera house, all our work lives in the peoples and places of the city- a unique fusion of local volunteers and international artists delivering artistic, personal and social change.
The Association Of British Theatre Technicians
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe association is dependent upon voluntary help in advocating high technical standards for theatres, publications, meetings, conferences, post-entry training, volunteer technical committees, visits, liaison with government and other organisations, research demonstrations, exhibitions, the provision of information and the exchange of ideas and address issues about theatre planning and safety.
Young Classical Artists Trust
ArtsYCAT was set up in 1984 to identify, nurture and promote outstanding young soloists and ensembles at the outset of their professional careers. As an artist management service YCAT liaises with promoters in the UK and abroad. YCAT also presents concerts to showcase the artists it represents. After three years of representation YCAT aims to introduce the artists to suitable commercial management.
Society Of Genealogists
ArtsThe Charity's aims are to promote and encourage the study of genealogy. It carries this out by amassing a huge resource library and archive for research, offers lectures and education and produces publications, all to aid study. It preserves an archive with unique record collections collected over the last 100 years. It also offers expert advice to all.
Leicester Drama Society Limited
ArtsLeicester Drama Society is an amateur drama group which exists to encourage the study and practice of dramatic art and to promote and conduct theatrical performances. The Society owns and operates a theatre in Leicester city centre - The Little Theatre - where it stages 13 productions a year and provides a venue for other amateur societies and some professional shows.
Middlesbrough Little Theatre Trust
ArtsThe advancement of education by the promotion and encouragement of drama and the arts
The Wiener Library Endowment Trust
Arts, HeritageTo support and maintain the Wiener Holocaust Library. By doing so to advance or assist in the advancement of contemporary history with special reference to the Nazi era and the Holocaust.
The Mowlem Institute
Arts, Education, LeisureTheatre, Cinema and Community Arts Centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Swanage and in particular for the use of meetings, lectures and classes or for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of providing further education and improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Wildscreen
Arts, HeritageWildscreen Arkive - the world's leading online natural world encyclopaediaWildscreen Exchange - a global hub that empowers conservation organisations by connecting them with world-leading filmmakers & photographers to create ground-breaking communications about our natural worldWildscreen Festival - the international festival that celebrates & advances the art of natural world storytelling
Pilot Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupPilot Theatre is a National touring Theatre Company producing established work and new writing for young people.
Ludlow And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureLudlow Assembly Rooms is an arts, entertainment and community centre, which provides live shows, films, exhibitions and workshops; room space for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, family celebrations, etc; a cafe bar; a ticketing service for events organised independently; volunteering opportunities, equipment and staff/expertise; marketing advice and information; and a skill building programme.
Ramgarhia Sikh Association, Hayes, Middlesex
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionTo advance the Sikh religion in Hayes,Middlesex.To Promote Sikh religious activities and language.Music and Panjabi education for adults and children.To provide for Sikh weddings and funerals in accordance with Sikh scriptures
Apples And Snakes
Arts, Crime and Justice, Education, FacilitiesApples & Snakes champions poets and poetry, amplifies voices and stretches the idea of what poetry can be. This is achieved through organising participatory workshops in schools, libraries, community centres, prisons and other venues and through the production of performance poetry and live literature events throughout England and Wales.
Blackfriars Arts Centre Limited
ArtsTheatre accepting touring professional and local amateur companies, mounts visual arts and crafts exhibitions, holds workshops, provides rooms for hire,
New Life Church Congleton
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareChurch services; Christian courses and events; youth work; children's work; pre-school; coffee shop and bookshop; counselling; operation of community centre; schools' work; community work; assisting homeless people; weddings and funerals; support for overseas missionaries and aid workers; assisting people with addictions; providing food parcels and furniture for the destitute.
East London School Of Gymnastics Movement And Dance
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo provide physical education to Children, Adults in multiple sports and dance
Life Eternal Trust (uk)
Arts, Health, LeisureDisseminating the knowledge which promotes and actualises physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, balance and well-being; in particular the techniques of Sahaja Yoga meditation and the teachings of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Fostering music, arts and crafts from different cultures. Promoting the idea and practice of tolerant and spiritually-centred living.
Turtle Key Arts Centre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe advancement of public education in the dramatic and visual arts with the object of improving the conditions of life for those persons who have need of such provision by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances.
Newlyn Art Gallery Limited
Arts, HeritageNewlyn Art Gallery Limited is an educational charity, delivering programmes in and around two neighboring contemporary art galleries: Newlyn Art Gallery, in Newlyn and The Exchange, in Penzance. It promotes the work of regional, national and international artists and engages a diverse audience in a year-round programme of exhibitions and participatory activities.
The Salters' Institute Of Industrial Chemistry
Arts, Education, ResearchThe Institute's core activities are:Curriculum DevelopmentSalters' Festivals of Chemistry - Day events held at universities throughout UK and Ireland for 11-13 year olds. Prizes for excellence in science educationSalters' Chemistry Camps - these were run annually for 15 year olds throughout UK. The Camps ceased in July 2015.
Spalding Gentlemen's Society
Arts, HeritageHold and preserve collections of local and historical interest and extensive library, all available for public viewing and academic research
Shape London
Arts, Charitable activities, Leisure- To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular by educational plays production and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music- Provision for facilities for recreation to disabled or aged persons- To promote the relief of people with disability- Works throughout London and rest of UK
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, HousingNYJO is a multi-faceted organisation specialising in creating opportunities for young people to perform jazz. We run a variety of different ensembles, from quintets to big bands, giving emerging professional musicians unparalleled performance opportunities. We deliver participatory programmes nationwide, widening access to jazz. We have a strong commitment to the community at our home in Woolwich.
The English And Media Centre
ArtsSupport teachers in promoting literacy in all forms. Develop & disseminate active approaches to learning. Initiate and resource innovative approaches both in the established English & Media curriculum and in the new literacy technologies. Relate English & Media teaching to the wider curriculum. Offer direct support to students. Carry out action research projects.
International Headache Society
Arts, ResearchPublication of peer-reviewed journal-Cephalalgia; Educational materials; Development and publication of international headache guidelines and classification; Education of neurologists and other HCPs in underserved countries/regions; Scientific research grants; Website; Bi-ennial international congress; Support for young physicians attending international headache congresses and headache centres
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.