Arts Charities
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Friends Of Medway Towns Music Centre
Arts, Associations, EducationThe friends help Kent Music School to run their Medway Towns Music Centre. The friends of MTMC provide helpers, music, instruments, music equipment such as stands, run a reedshop & tuckshop and provide theory & aural booster classes and bursaries.
The Chepstow Society
Arts, Facilities, HeritageOrganising and controlling financing of excursions and both annual & summer garden parties, open to members only. These to be of historical or nature interest (excursions) only.Monthly talks on local and historic items of interest, especially about Chepstow.Digitisation of Ivor Walters books on historic Chepstow, previously published between 1950s and 1970s
Cheltenham Music Festival Society
ArtsTo further and promote the work of the Cheltenham Music Festival
The Warwickshire Music Education Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationSupport for young people in Warwickshire in pursuit of excellence in music and the development of music making groups at County level.
Rowlands Gill Scout Supporters Association
Arts, AssociationsUniformed groups and dancing classes
Broom Leys Choral Society Of North-West Leicestershire
ArtsA MIXED VOICE NON-AUDITION CHOIR OF 50 MEMBERS PROVIDING CONCERTS FOR THE PUBLIC WITH A LARGE REPERTOIRE FROM LARGE CHORAL WORKS WITH ORCHESTRA TO SONGS FROM MUSICALS AND OTHER PART SONGS. WE ARE A FRIENDLY AND WELCOMING SOCIETY.
R U Sayce Bequest
Arts, HeritageFunding for Powysland Museum & book library.
Boston Concert Club
Arts, EducationWe organise a subscription series of six chamber music concerts each year from October to March. Prior to the pandemic, many of our visiting artists also visited local schools, mainly primary, to give educational workshops.
Joint Gospel
Arts, ReligionAn organisation that exists to bring unity among the diverse societies and cultures across our world through the gospel. we aim to promote the gospel and advance the Christian faith, spreading a message of unity, hope and faith, through its musical concerts, crusades, and its involvement in charity work to make an impact on the inner London communities.
The Lincoln Chorale
Arts, Crime and Justice, Education, HeritageChoral concerts in the Area of Operation, including performances in schools, prisons, museums and churches.
Hunstanton And District Festival Of Arts
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo provide arts and culture to Hunstanton and its surrounding area. To be fully inclusive and especially encourage the local youth population to get involved. To support and work closely with other agencies providing arts and culture.
The London Journal Trust
ArtsSUPERVISES THE EDITING AND PUBLICATON OF THE LONDON JOURNAL, BY CONTRIBUTING TO COSTS INCURRED BY EDITORIAL BOARD AND AUTHORS OF ARTICLES IN THE JOURNAL
Stockport Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthProvision of audio recordings to the blind, partially blind and temporally vision impaired
Darlington Social Club For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthDuring the year we have arranged monthly trips throughout the summer. There are weekly activities: coffee & chat, with games and other activities as arranged. There are also other occasional activities - fundraising with Christmas and Easter fairs, Darlington carnival and a Christmas lunch.
Kempston Central 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.
Leighton Buzzard 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 Godolphin School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe Charity provides day education in its Preparatory School for girls between the ages of 3 1/2 and 11 years, and boarding or day education in its senior school for girls between the ages of 11 and 18 years. The School aims to educate girls to achieve their individual potential, both academically and in other spheres, including art, drama, music and sport; and to inspire a passion for learning.
The Derby Porcelain International Society
ArtsSTUDY OF THE CERAMICS OF DERBYSHIRE.PUBLICATION OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH VIA A TWICE YEARLY NEWSLETTER AND OCCASIONAL JOURALS.
St Austell Festival Of Music And Speech
ArtsMusic Festival for competitors of all ages in music and speech from all districts of Cornwall .
Bamford Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesBamford Community Centre is currently used by a Pre-School Playgroup, and the local ladies group.It is also available for casual letting for parties, dance classes, local meetings and other functions as and when required.
The Missing Peace Trust
ArtsPrinting of the booklet The Missing Peace and various other Christian literature in various languages, production of DVD's
Newton (porthcawl) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupSmall interest groups which include walking, drama and crafts. Educational trips.Monthly meetings with a speaker with talks on various subjects
Viva Voce Singers
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objective of Viva Voce Singers is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
The Exmouth And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthWe record on audio equipment extracts from local newspapers. Copies are sent to those with sight impairment in this district, i.e. those with difficulties in reading those newspapers. We also send an audio magazine to these listeners. This contains miscellaneous items of interest.
The Castle Bromwich Theatre Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportSummer play, children's pantomime, participation in local events and fund raising, additional one-off plays during the year.
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.