Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Suffolk Organists Association
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe association provides great value to its members through events and promoting study, as well as by supporting tuition, competition, courses and an increase in organ repertoire. Thanks to bequests and the generosity of benefactors, financial support is available to encourage interest in the Association and its activities, and to support those who may have difficulty in raising funds.
Friends Of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra advance the education of the public by supporting and assisting the activities of the Tees Valley Youth Orchestra, a youth orchestra forming part of the Tees Valley Music Service.
Leuva Patidar Samaj (birmingham - West Bromwich - Dudley)
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, ReligionAdvancement of Hindu religion through organisation and participation in Hindu festivals as well as provision of recreation and leisure time of the Leuva Patidar Community. We also do fundraising for other charitable organisations as and when possible.
St Aidan's Music Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionOrganises Fundraising and rotas of volunteers to support the work of the music department at St Aidan's Church of England High School,Harrogate,North Yorkshire
6th Rickmansworth And Chorleywood Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS supportWe are a group of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.We do fundraising in the way of Jumble sales, book sales etc.
Friends Of Reading Museum
Arts, Associations, HeritageSUPPORT FOR READING MUSEUM
Gloucester Music Society
ArtsThe object of Gloucester Music Society shall be to promote high class Chamber Music Concerts, in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance.
Llys Eisteddfod Mon
ArtsEisteddfodau ar Ynys Mon
Atlantic Coast Theatre
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic arts and to develop public appreciation of the arts.
Portsmouth Area Talking News
Arts, HealthProvides a service to blind and partially sighted people by providing audio versions of 7 news publications.
Sidford Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Uckfield College Pta
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationRunning Bars for College Functions (ie Concerts, Theatre Productions, Celebration Evenings, A Level and GCSE Presentations Evenings)Annual Quiz NightAnnual Christmas Craft Fair
The Federal Trust For Education And Research
ArtsResearch; conferences; publications; briefing material; lectures.
Coppull And Standish Band
ArtsBRASS BAND - PLAYING, TEACHING NEW PLAYERS TO READ MUSIC, PLAY AND PERFORM.DEVELOP SKILLS OF CURRENT PLAYERS. ENTERTAIN PUBLIC.
The Pembrokeshire Guild Of Weavers, Spinners And Dyers
ArtsHolding workshops and training on weaving, spinning and dyeing. Raising the profile of the crafts. Exhibiting products made to inform the public and engender interest.
The Legat Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesWe have an exhibition of Nicolai Legats caricatures & drawings which goes out on tour 'To advance the education of the public in the life and teachings of Nicholai Legat (1969-1937) and Johansson-Legat system of classical ballet. To train dancers and teachers in the foundation's system and graded examinations..To financially support students for further ballet education..
The Market Rasen And District Choral Society
ArtsChoral Society performing 2 concerts a year.
Charity Of Mary Barnes
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationGRANT AID TO PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 WHO, OR WHOSE PARENTS ARE RESIDENT IN OR WORK IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT (CERTAIN PARISHES IN THE CITY OF LONDON) OR WHO ARE ATTENDING SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF LONDON , FOR EDUCATION OR THE PROVISION OF BOOKS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT ETC TO ENABLE THEM TO EARN THEIR OWN LIVING.
The Orwell Singers
ArtsCHOIR
Cornish Institute Of Engineers
ArtsThe advancement of all branches of engineering and the exchange of information and ideas through meetings, presentations, films, discussions and publications as agreed by the Council, as well as co-ordination of interested bodies of existing and new engineering activities. This takes place primarily in the county of Cornwall.
Friends Of Fairfax House
Arts, AssociationsFinancial support of exhbitions, clock maintainance & relevant publications etc at Fairfax HouseTalks & outings for members
Praze And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
The Parker Home
Arts, Charitable activities, Housing, LeisureProvides grants to talented youngsters with a special, dedicated interest in sport, art, music etc.
The Francis Edward Maitland Trust For The Benefit Of Chamber Music In Oxford
ArtsPromotion of chamber music concerts by way of grants
Mas Pta
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingThe Matthew Arnold School Parent Teacher Association (MAS PTA) raises funds to advance the educationof pupils in the Matthew Arnold School, Oxford. The PTA raises funds at school events such as quiz nights, concerts and school drama productions. Funds raised go back to the school to benefit the children and support the school community.
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.