Arts Charities
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Institute Of International Visual Arts
ArtsIniva engages with culturally diverse practices and ideas by creating exhibitions, publications, multimedia, education and research projects designed to bring the work of artists from culturally diverse backgrounds to the attention of the widest possible public.
Stamford Shakespeare Company
ArtsMain Activity-Performing the Works of William Shakespeare to the public.
The Magistrates Association
ArtsPromoting awareness of magistrates/the magistrates' courts serviceDeveloping guidance/protocols to improve the delivery of justice in Magistrates' courtsProviding information/advice to magistratesConsulting magistrates/responding to proposals which affect the delivery of justiceEducating the public through community-based presentations, publications and events
International Institute Of Communications
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, SocietyTo provide a forum for those operating in the digital economy to identify and discuss issues and practices in the digital world (including advertising and trade related matters) and to promote the formulation of regulations and best practices to ensure that they benefit the public, provide appropriate safeguards for children and other vulnerable users and protect civil and human rights.
Theatr Na N'og-Theatre Of Eternal Youth
Arts, Beneficiary groupTheatre Producers
Greenwich Mencap
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, LeisureGreenwich Mencap works with and for people with a learning disability and their families. Our Children's services are: support with challenging behaviour, activity sessions (short breaks) and support surrounding the transition to adulthood. Our Adult services are: information, advice, advocacy, 1-1 support, travel training, job coaching, day services including handicrafts, gardening & painting.
Music For Youth
Arts, Beneficiary groupMusic for Youth is a national music education charity providing free access to performance and audience opportunities for young musicians across the UK on some of the World's great stages in an atmosphere of celebration and peer endorsement.
The Living Paintings Trust
Arts, Health, Social welfareWe publish unique Touch to See books which enable blind and partially sighted people, young and old, to explore and enjoy the world of pictures. Our purpose is to relieve the social and educational isolation that they suffer throughout their lives. These unique books are available throughout Britain and Ireland to all visually impaired people completely free from our postal library service.
Royal Historical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Royal Historical Society promotes and defends the scholarly study of the past through its lectures and publications, and speaks for the interests of history and historians. It offers grants to support research training and prizes for historical publications.
The Hereford Cattle Society
ArtsThe company is the Registration Authority for Pedigree Hereford Cattle, providing services for its members throughout the UK.
The Royal Theatrical Fund
Arts, LeisureFinancial and other assistance to those within the entertainment media (and their dependants)who cannot practise their craft through illness, adversity or infirmity
Association For The Study Of Animal Behaviour Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesPublication of an academic journal; research and travel grants; conferences; members newsletter; ethics; teaching animal behaviour; accreditation of animal behaviourists; media and policy; links with related European academic animal behavioural societies
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareRelief of elderly in Hammersmith & Fulham Borough from Day Centre: Advice and information, befriending, transport to shops, outings, keep fit classes, pilates, computer room, hot lunches, mind games, lounge area, local & vocal forum, art classes, digital enabling, library, garden, blind club, dementia club, bingo & others. Fund-raising through a shop selling donated goods.
Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD
ArtsMAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ORCHESTRA. THE PROMOTION OF CONCERTS ON ITS OWN ACCOUNT AND WITH LOCAL PROMOTERS AND THE PRESENTATION OF EDUCATION PROJECTS.
Castlefield Gallery
Arts, Education, HeritageThe charity provides an educational service using contemporary visual arts. It does so by presenting new and thought-provoking exhibitions, events, talks and workshops accessible by the public. Its talent development activities for emerging artists such as mentoring, training and other professional development facilities act to nurture creativity and connect them with audiences.
The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited
ArtsThe principal activity of the company during the year was the promotion of education and the arts.
The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited
ArtsProvide a wide variety of distinctive and high quality theatre performance and participatory activities for people from all communities in Oldham and Greater Manchester.
The Mall Nursery And Creche
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareNursery and Creche based in The Mall, Luton shopping Centre. Services include Daycare Nursery and Shoppers Creche operating Mon-Fri 8am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Free Nursery Educational Sessions for children age 3. Planned activities and educational toys including painting, messy play, puzzles, books and toys. A bright, clean and safe outdoor play area including: sand, spades, balls
Hertfordshire Agricultural Society
Arts, Economic and community developmentTo promote industry in general and in particular to promote rural industry and agriculture, and to such end generally to improve it in all its branches, to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts, and professions connected with it. The most important financial commitment, at the present time, is the organisation hosting and delivery of the Hertfordshire County Show.
Alive Publishing Limited
ArtsThe objects of the charity are the advancement anywhere in the world of the Christian religion and other such purposes as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit.The strategies employed by the charity's objectives are to: Publish magazines, books, newspapers and other resources which teach, educate, inform and celebrate Catholic Christian life in all its' breadth and beauty.
The Police Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Saving of livesImproving policing for the benefit of the public by: Undertaking credible quality applied research of direct relevance to policy and practice;Hosting events and independent enquiries into specific policing issues;Offering training and consultancy to help the police and others transfer evidence and knowledge into policy and practice; andDisseminating key issues through publications etc.
Tramshed Arts
Arts, Beneficiary groupTramshed uses the arts to build community strength; increasing wellbeing to inspire & equip the next generation in life & creative careers. Tramshed is locally connected & welcoming, working with participants to make transformative programme through excellent quality artistic process & productions.
Al Jameah Al Sayfiyah Trust
Arts, Religion, Research1. To propagate the ilm of Ahl-e-Bayt and their culture, philosophy, literature and heritage.2. To advance and propogate Islamic culture and education in its widest connotation, directly or indirectly, including the teaching, learning and recitation of Al-Quran.
The Incorporated Society For Psychical Research
ArtsPublication of informative journals. Operation of lending and reading library. Holding of lectures and conferences. Provision of education and advice. Award of grants in aid of research.
Irie Dance Theatre
ArtsIRIE! dance theatre exists to deliver and sustain a range of creative, educational and artistic activity
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.