Arts Charities
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15th Wolverhampton Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureWe provide scouting activities for the 6-14 year age range - providing camping, outdoor, crafts and other opportunities which they would not otherwise be able to participate.
St Loe's, Seys And Bridges Foundation
Arts, Education, Social welfareProviding books for the benefit of pupils in Woodchester and AmberleyAwarding Exhibitions to beneficiaries attending colleges, universities etcProviding financial assistance, clothes, tools etc to beneficiaries leaving schools etcProviding Financial assistance for extra curricula activities such as music
Caerleon Retired Persons Welfare Club
Arts, Health, HousingSupport community. Organise day trips and theatre evenings. Pass on to members important information as to their wellbeing and when members are ill at home or hospital or died so that members can support and help each other.
Friends Of The Harris
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe Friends of the Harris exists to support the work of the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library through fundraising. In recent years we have funded a range of projects, including purchases, conservation, exhibitions, community-focussed work and a capital development.
The Victory Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionPROVIDE A HALL FOR COMMUNITY USE, PARISH COUNCIL, DRAMA GROUP, DANCES, BOWLS, OVER 60'S LUNCH CLUB, YOGA, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, OTHER CHARITIES WHIST DRIVES & BINGO EVENINGS, CHURCH FUNCTIONS, CRAFT MARKETS, PLANT SALES
Heath And Reach Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
The Friends Of St Peter's Addingham
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, ReligionFunds for church projects are raised by volunteers providing refreshments in the church hall - usually on Sunday afternoons during the summer. Second hand books and bric/brac are also sold.
The North Yorkshire Chorus
ArtsThe performance of choral concerts around North Yorkshire and Tees Valley, in many cases choral works which are rarely performed in the area where the concerts are given
Havering And District Stroke Club
Arts, HealthExercises with therapist & music. Tuition with tutors for various activities i.e. pewter work - glass painting - sewing and embrodiary cards - scrabble and dominoes etc.
Eckington Miners' Recreation Ground And Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWe provide facilities and numerous activities as a whole for the use of our members and their families as well as the general public of our community.Provided are Football,Bowls,dancing & keep fit and the entertainment of our senior members we also encourage the use of our facilities for the younger musicians in the area.Fund raising for certain Charities ie Help The Hero,s
Standhill Infant School Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationFundraising for the extras not provided by the school budget, eg, subsidising coach fares for school trips, children's Christmas Party and presents from Santa, visiting theatre productions, presents for school helpers, etc.
The Japanese Women's Association In Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe committee organises lectures on the history of England and Japan, paintings and music of both countries, talks on current affairs, outings to visit historical buildings and churches. The Association keeps close touch with other women's associations. It is the trustees policy not to respond to unsolicited requests from individuals for assistance and only to make donations to registered charitie
Workmen's Institute Newton Nottage
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe charity provides and maintains the building for community use (it is used various clubs for all ages and for cultural purposes such as bellringing, Women's institute, crafts, community fayres); the building is also used as an election station.
Berkswell Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Society1. Advance the education of women and girls for the public benefit including cultural, political, health, crafts , home economics. 2. Promote sustainable development for the public benefit - education in preservation, conservation, environment, economic growth, regeneration3. Advance health for the public benefit4. Advance citizenship - promote civic responsibility & volunteering
Radio Glamorgan (morgannwg) Hospital Radio Service
Arts, Education, HealthHospital broadcasting service, based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff
Westfield Parents And Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationThroughout the year activities have included; book fairs; christmas cards; shopping evening; christmas fair; coffee afternoons; summer fair; pint pot jamboree; chocolate bouquet raffle; school discos and bingo night. All these fund raising activities directly benefits the children in school.
Ideford Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, LeisureOur hall is a converted school. It consists of hall, committee room, well equipped kitchen & toilets. It offers a focal point for the village to meet for social and fund raising events, such as Pilates, short mat bowls, Band practice, Messy Church children's activities and other events. Both residents and non residents can book the hall, For bookings up to 70 people. Hire rates very reasonable.
Crewkerne Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA Rural youth movement for members aged between 10 and 26 years. Members get the opportunity to take part in various competitions such as entertainments, drama & pantomime, sports, public speaking, debating, after dinner speaking, stock-judging where they gain confidence and new skills. Also they have opportunities to participate in further training & development to run their clubs.
The Petuaria Players
ArtsTo stimulate and promote the study of dramatic art, by the public and private performance of plays and other dramatic works, by play-readings and other activities, as decided from time to time.
Brighton Science Festival Limited
Arts, Facilities, Researcheducation activities in Sussex; in particular, science-related
Wellington And Taunton Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement, where members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, sports competitions, drama and entertainments, stockjudging, stockshowing/presentation, dancing, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation for those aged 10 - 26 years.
Frome And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA member led rural youth group which developes skills and education for any young people aged 10-26 years. Activities range from sports, public speaking, cattle showing and stock Judging, club fundraising events & social activities, dance & entertainment productions, drama and local community work.
Faith Works
Arts, Environment, Facilities, LeisureActivities and events take place in a large woodland - wildlife observation,camping,bushcraft,exhibitions,concerts and christian seminars.
Derby Arts Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote an interest in the arts, principally dance, music, speech and drama, by encouraging individuals and groups (particularly but by no means exclusively) of young people to perform, taking part in an annual festival.
David Livingstone Charity For Handicapped Young People
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareSafe social meeting place once a week (Monday) for people of any age with special needs of any degree. Activities include socialising, dancing, snooker, arts and crafts.
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.