Arts Charities
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Crawley Keyboard Club
ArtsWe are an educational group promoting the use and enjoyment of keyboard instruments by means of monthly concerts by professional musicians and the opportunity for members to play before an audience of other club members. Also offering advice on playing techniques and interpretation.
Ardudwy And Harlech Music
ArtsArdudwy and Harlech Music provides 'live' classical music in the Harlech area for the benefit of local people, and visitors, by arranging 4 lunchtime recitals and 2 evening concerts per year.
Erato Concert Society
ArtsPromotes and stages chamber orchestra concerts which provide platform opportunities for promising young musicians both in ensemble and solo capacities. Performs some rare repertoire not often found outside London. Encourages young listeners with free admission. Provides a valuable cultural and educational service to the local community.
The Prince George Galitzine Memorial Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageWe gave grants to projects in Russia helping families with children with muscular dystrophy. Since 2022, we no longer work in Russia, nor finance the library we created, The Prince George Galitzine Memorial Library at 46 Fontanka Embankment, St Petersburg, our aim was to preserve Russian history of the 20th Century through books. We hope to continue to find cultural projects to promote elsewhere
Pinner Local History Society
Arts, HeritageEncouraging the study of and interest in local history and archeology in all its aspects with a special reference to the history of Pinner and its environs. To publish the results of members' research in the society's NEWSLETTER and in published books
Wye Historical Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society organises an annual programme of lectures (October to April) on local history and archaeology as well as excursions for members during the summer to sites of historical interest. The Society undertakes research and publishes historical books and periodicals. Its archives contain a wider range of material (e.g., maps, letters, photographs, taped interviews).
Friends Of Endsleigh School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo purchase extra's such as playground toys, reading books and whole school activities for the children to use within the school day, to enhance the childrens' learning. To provide after school events such as school disco's and visits to theatres.
Friends Of Bampton School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationSchool fundraising events for parents and children, eg Discos, Calender, Barbecue, Christmas Fayre, Barn Dance etc
Burnley And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthProvide the local printed newspaper on to memory stick and distribute to the blind and partially sighted people in the Burnley Area of Lancashire
Border Marches Early Music Forum
ArtsEarly music workshops and related activities
The Shakespear Charity Fund
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo apply both the capital and the income for the relief of such poor and distressed Brother Masons or their poor and distressed widows and children.For the benefit of such Masonic Charities or other Charitable Institutions, Societies and Objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.
The Victoria Institute Or Philosophical Society Of Great Britain
Arts, Researchpublish journal and other materialorganise symposiaprovide resource material in the field of science and religion
Maidstone Hospitals' Broadcasting Service
Arts, HealthProvision of broadcasting services to patients and staff at Maidstone Hospital
The League Of Friends Of St Mary Abbots
Arts, Associations, Health, HousingLeague for the period of 1.1.09 to 31.12.09, funded 48 concerts in the homes, give a Capita Grant of -ú25, so every resident received a Christmas present/party. In addition, in line with the Charity Commissions thought, we had a surplus of -ú3000 which we divided equally between the two trusts to re-fund, resulting in a wide variety of objects purchased for the benefit of the resident.
Papur Sain Ceredigion Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthDarparu tapiau gaset I'r deillion neu rhanol ddall.Preparing taped casettee for the blind or partially blind
Friends Of Coventry And Warwickshire Youth Orchestra
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationRunning a youth symphony orchestra based in Coventry
Ashby De La Zouch Educational Foundation
Arts, Religionthe Charity expends one third of its income in promoting the religious education of persons under the age of 25 in the area of benefit in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. The remaining two thirds is used to promote the education including music and the arts through awarding financial assistance.
Chesham All Girls Band
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe are a girls marching band and aim to encourage children from all walks of life to learn and enjoy marching music at the same time entertaining and giving enjoyment to others.
Trelech Community Centre/canolfan Gymdeithasol Trelech
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvide a place and facilities for the people of the village of Trelech and the surrounding area. For example, YFC, Chapel, Cylch Meithrin and any other organization who need the use of the Centre for any activity they wish to hold. The Centre has Broadband facility, piano, fully fitted kitchen, central heating and disabled facilities plus an outside area for outdoor activities.
The Small Arms School Corps Infantry Weapons Collection Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Education, HeritageThe purpose of the Charity is to educate, familiarise and provide assistance for research into the history of the development of small arms, including anti-armour and mortars. The collection includes the Travers Library which is over a 1000 books of military history and small arms associated equipment and ancillaries.
West Walton Community Primary School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThroughout the year our school association organise events to raise money. These events are fun for the children, & often involve parent/carer participation. Events include disco's, book sales, Easter egg hunt,cake sales & sports day activities. The monies raised provide items/experiences not provided for by statutory funds.
Bishop Wilson School Parent Teachers Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationHolding fund raising events for parents and children of the school. Money is used by the school for activity days for the children, books and other equipment
Crowborough St John's Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe activities of the charity are: book club, coffee mornings, outings. Monthly Meetings with educational talks and a social time.
Bearsted Green Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisurewe meet on the first Wednesday of every month, we have a speaker on various topics.We have a book club, a walking group, gardening gruop and a craft club.
Ellenvale Singers
Arts, Beneficiary groupELLENVALE IS A LADIES CHOIR THAT STARTED IN 1976. WE PERFORM MAY & CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AND HAVE RAISED MANY THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OVER THE YEARS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES, ORGANISATION AND INDIVIDUALS. THE CHOIR SINGS 2 AND 3 PART HARMONIES AND REHEARSE WEEKLY (WEDNESDAY 7.30PM) AND ARE DIRECTED BY AN EXPERIENCED MUSICAL DIRECTOR & ACCOMPANIST. THE MUSIC INCLUDES SONGS FROM SHOWS AND CONTEMPORARY PIECES.
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.