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6,454
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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Yeovil And District Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

A 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.

Latest Income: £7,230
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Seaside Hospital Radio

Arts, Health

To providing radio programmes to the patients and staff of Worthing and Southlands hospital

Latest Income: £7,226
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Sessions Book Trust

Arts

The 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.

Latest Income: £7,219
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Trapp Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

We 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.

Latest Income: £7,213
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Alderman Newton's Educational Foundation

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare

to 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.

Latest Income: £7,212
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Harrow Opera Workshop

Arts

Providing operatic performances for the general public. Training and educating members in the art of singing opera with a musical accompaniment

Latest Income: £7,203
Areas of Operation: Harrow
Status: Registered
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Toynton Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Maintains village hall for use by local groups for education, sporting, WI, dancing and Friendship.

Latest Income: £7,203
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Llanerfyl Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

THE 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.

Latest Income: £7,200
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Hospital Radio Wey

Arts, Health

Hospital 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.

Latest Income: £7,190
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Lytham St Annes Photographic Society

Arts, Research

To teach and practice the art and science of photography.

Latest Income: £7,183
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Brockenhurst Music Society

Arts

Musical Performances to members of the Brockenhurst Music Society and the Public

Latest Income: £7,182
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Whitstable Talking Newspaper

Arts, Health

Provide weekly talking newspaper to blind and visually handicapped of Whitstable.

Latest Income: £7,177
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Marlborough And District Talking Newspaper

Arts, Health

Provide local news on tape for the poorly sighted

Latest Income: £7,172
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Melchbourne Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Religion, Social welfare

Melchbourne 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.

Latest Income: £7,166
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Uckfield Music Club

Arts

Organising 3 Summer concerts of chamber music by professional musicians.

Latest Income: £7,161
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The South West Early Music Forum

Arts

Organising early music activities for amateur musicians throughout the south west region.

Latest Income: £7,160
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Southsea Shakespeare Actors

Arts

Theatre and Theatre Education in the Local Community

Latest Income: £7,155
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Oakdene Association

Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education

To 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.

Latest Income: £7,155
Areas of Operation: St Helens
Status: Registered
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Monteverdi Singers

Arts

To 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.

Latest Income: £7,154
Areas of Operation: Conwy
Status: Registered
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The Redruth Town Band

Arts, Beneficiary group

PROVIDES TUITION TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS. PERFORMS CONCERTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLICTAKES PART IN BAND CONTESTS.

Latest Income: £7,153
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Matlock Music Society

Arts

Presenting concerts of classical music.

Latest Income: £7,126
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Warwickshire Local History Society

Arts, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £7,120
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Pensby Primary School Association

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education

Raise money for children at the schoool and provide extras such as transport or theatre trips

Latest Income: £7,111
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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Kinsley Craft Workshop

Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health

Monday 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.

Latest Income: £7,106
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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National Drama Festivals Association

Arts

National Drama Festival Derek Jacobi New Play Writing Competit

Latest Income: £7,097
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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.