Arts Charities
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Coalville Belvoirdale County Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationParent Association raising funds for benefit of pupils at the school to include ICT equipment, books, school trips/visits in order to enhance children's overall experiences.
Northamptonshire Choral Foundation Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity was formed to advance the education of choristers, to hold concerts, to advance, promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and enjoyment in the appreciation of the art and science of music.
Alverstone Old School Hall
Arts, Education, Heritage, LeisureProvision for facilities for locals & local groups. Poetry Group. Alverstone Natural History. Dance classes. Pilates.
The Friends Of Beaumaris Silver Band
Arts, AssociationsSupporting all aspects of all brass bands in Beaumaris
Thomas Monke
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfaremodest grants for assistance to young persons in need under the age of 25 years resident in the parishes of Austrey, Measham, Shenton or Whitwick towards the cost of goods, tools, books, fees, travelling expenses, services or facilities to enable them to develop their skills and capabilities and to advance their education.ALSO for relief of financial hardship of any resident in those villages.
Litlington Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionVillage Hall serving Litlington, Lullington and West Dean parishes. Also used by external organisations on an ad hoc basis. Provides venue for meetings (eg Parish Council), yoga, music and upholstery classes, church and parish parties and events and private children's parties.
Waveney Sinfonia Musical Society
Arts, ReligionPromote the participation of amateur players in classical music by performing 3 classical concerts a year to the public in Waveney District, usually at Trinity Methodist Church, Lowestoft. Each concert has a different musical repertoire, and requires participation at rehearsals on the two weekends prior to the concert. Concerts and rehearsals are conducted by a professional conductor.
The Friends Of St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, ReligionFundraising events/concerts/services to aid the Churches Conservation Trust in the upkeep of St. Leonard's Church
Westleigh Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureUsually activities involving all sections of the community,i.e. rental for classes such as yoga, dog training, band practices, family parties, games evenings,lectures, fund raising for the hall itself and external needy charities, choral works etc.
Costock Church Of England School Parents Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSCHOOL BASED FUND-RAISINGRAFFLES, DINNER DANCE
Somerset Guild Of Weavers, Spinners And Dyers
ArtsThe aim of the Guild is to promote, educate and improve the crafts of hand-spinning and weaving. To these ends we hold regular monthly meetings for lectures and discussions, we also hold exhibitions of work, workshops, arrange demonstrations and organise and support courses. Membership is open to all and experience is not necessary
Leeke Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvides the premises for local community activities including sports, leisure, meetings, private functions, drama, dancing etc.
Talking Newspaper For The Blind In The South Hams
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe charity records the weekly newspapers, which cover the south devon towns of Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Ivybridge. The technicians, readers and other helpers are all volunteers. A christmas party is organised for listeners.
Hartford Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionTo educate and inform the members of Hartford WI. We have speakers at our monthly meetings and arrange visits to various places of interest.We have several sub groups such as craft, art, walking, history, darts, bowls and music. We give a bursary each year to one of our members to use on a course of her choice.We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Hartford Methodist Church Hall.
The Radcliffe Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupSinging training to male members, giving concerts to support other charitable and community based organisations.
Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe advancement of the education of young persons in music and drama. Assistance of such persons in need.
Feniton Village Hall
Arts, FacilitiesThe two Feniton village halls provide space to be hired by clubs, groups or individuals for parties, dances, exercise activities, meetings, lectures, concerts, classes or other similar activities. Commercial organisations may also hire the halls at the discretion of the trustees.
Tibberton Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaising funds by various means such as Xmas & Summer Fayres, Bingo, Treasure Hunts, Sponsored walks and challenges, Recipe books etc. Involving staff, parents and children in the raising of these funds to be spent on various projects in the school to enhance the chidrens' environment and art and cultural activities within the school.
The Friends Of The Stamford Hospitals
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthRAISING FUNDS, FOR EXAMPLE BY BOOK SALES IN THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT AND EVENTS SUCH AS THE CHRISTMAS QUIZ AND SANTA FUN RUN. WE WORK TO ARTICULATE LOCAL VIEWS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOSPITAL TO LOCAL PEOPLE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS REGULARILY TO RECEIVE AND DECIDE ON REQUESTS FOR THE USE OF OUR FUNDS.
The Liszt Society Limited
ArtsThe promotion of music by Liszt
Painsley Pta
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationHold a variety of fundraising events during the year including a Xmas Fayre and/or Xmas Music Concerts and a monthly lottery.Provide refreshments at a number of College events including Parents' evenings and New Intake eveningsSponsor an annual award for a pupil involved in fundraising and community activity.Produce a termly newsletter for parents and contribute to the College website.
Durham Hospitals Radio
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthThe delivery of an efficient and friendly radio service to patients and their family and friends at the University Hospital of North Durham and the raising of self-sufficient funding through Donations and Fund-Raising activities.
Spectrum
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareBefriending service, links medical students to children with special needs/ disabilities and their families. Events throughout the year e.g. parties, theatre trips, residential weekend trips.
Crewe Male Voice Choir
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTHE CHOIR PROVIDES A FRIENDLY OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN IN SOUTH CHESHIRE TO SING SOME 10 CONCERTS PER YEAR. OFTEN, WE SING FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES. WIVES AND PARTNERS TAKE A FULL PART IN CHOIR EVENTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. WE ARE FORGING NEW CONTRACTS WITH OUR NEW AUTHORITY, CHESHIRE EAST. LINKS WITH TWIN TOWNS IN GERMANY AND POLAND CONTINUE.
Grimsby Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromoting, improving, developing and maintaining public education in and appreciation of the art of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and for such other charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time decide.
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.