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.
Yeovil And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA Rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised Skills in Public Speaking, Sports Competitions, Drama and Entertainments, Stockjudging and Stockshowing/Presentation, Dancing, Duke of Edingburgh, meetings and social events, Fundraising.
Seaside Hospital Radio
Arts, HealthTo providing radio programmes to the patients and staff of Worthing and Southlands hospital
The Sessions Book Trust
ArtsThe Trust is set up for the advancement of education, religion and other charitable purposes by means such as the promotion of the design and printing, publishing and sale of such books, ebooks, pamphlets and or other forms of literature or display which may advance those objects in a charitable way.
Trapp Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe hold an annual party for Senior Citizens and fundraise for various charities by carrying out a number of activities such as Carol singing, raffles, etc.
Alderman Newton's Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareto provide grants for educational or vocational purposes for boys and girls living in the beneficial area- financial assistance with books tools clothing or instruments with special regard to the promotion of education in the principles of the Church of England.
Harrow Opera Workshop
ArtsProviding operatic performances for the general public. Training and educating members in the art of singing opera with a musical accompaniment
Toynton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareMaintains village hall for use by local groups for education, sporting, WI, dancing and Friendship.
Llanerfyl Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureTHE VILLAGE HALL IS AVAILABLE TO HIRE FOR ACTIVITIES. CURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE YOGA, PLAYGROUP, REHEARSALS, CONCERTS, SCHOOL SESSIONS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, MEETINGS, TRAINING AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS. IT IS ALSO USED FOR FUNERAL TEAS AND WEDDING RECEPTION/PARTIES.
Hospital Radio Wey
Arts, HealthHospital radio station with a feel good sound serving Ashford & St. Peter's hospitals and also available on the internet to reach those receiving care in the community and to encourage a healthy lifestyle. We aim specifically benefit anyone in the ASPH Trust hospitals and those living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Elmbridge and Woking.
Lytham St Annes Photographic Society
Arts, ResearchTo teach and practice the art and science of photography.
Brockenhurst Music Society
ArtsMusical Performances to members of the Brockenhurst Music Society and the Public
Whitstable Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProvide weekly talking newspaper to blind and visually handicapped of Whitstable.
Marlborough And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProvide local news on tape for the poorly sighted
Melchbourne Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareMelchbourne Village Hall Committee organises a range of social activities for villagers and their friends in nearby villages. Activities include dances, dinners, bbq's, occasional concerts and quizzes. It provides a venue for occasional private parties and church events.
Uckfield Music Club
ArtsOrganising 3 Summer concerts of chamber music by professional musicians.
The South West Early Music Forum
ArtsOrganising early music activities for amateur musicians throughout the south west region.
The Southsea Shakespeare Actors
ArtsTheatre and Theatre Education in the Local Community
The Friends Of Oakdene Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo raise funds for the benefit of pupils at Oakdene Primary and the local community.This being play equipment, books etc. To purchase items that the school budget does not include.
Monteverdi Singers
ArtsTo bring to public performance music in the Western European classical tradition that would otherwise not be readily available in the area of North Wales where we are based.
The Redruth Town Band
Arts, Beneficiary groupPROVIDES TUITION TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS. PERFORMS CONCERTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLICTAKES PART IN BAND CONTESTS.
The Matlock Music Society
ArtsPresenting concerts of classical music.
Warwickshire Local History Society
Arts, HeritageThe object of the charity is to promote the study of local history in Warwickshire. It does this by lectures and by publications. The Society meets approximately ten times yearly to hear speakers, and to visit sites of historical interest, It publishes Warwickshire History and a bulletin, both distributed free to members twice a year.
Pensby Primary School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaise money for children at the schoool and provide extras such as transport or theatre trips
Kinsley Craft Workshop
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, HealthMonday and Wednesday woodcraft sessions 1-40pm. Tuesday painting for pleasure 6-8pm. 3rd Thursday garden club 6pm. 2nd Saturday district council surgery 10-30am. "Hands On" for adults and children in various venues around the district.
National Drama Festivals Association
ArtsNational Drama Festival Derek Jacobi New Play Writing Competit
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.