Arts Charities
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The Mid Devon Messenger Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthTo relieve the blind or the partially sighted, or those labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity or disability which makes reading a strain, by the provision of recorded tapes or other appropriate amenities. Recording on cassette tapes a selection of news items from the local newspapers each week. Distribute copies of recording to members of the blind and partially sighted community.
Black Knights Drum And Bugle Corps
ArtsTeaching & Performing Music
The Macedonian Society Of Great Britain
ArtsSocial and cultural activities for members, friends and other similar organisationsThe study, research and promotion of our National interests and of the Macedonian culture, literature and arts as part of Hellenic culture.Financial and moral support and assistance to the Society's members and in general to our compatriots in need.
The Bewdley Choral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS supportChoral Society with aim to study music in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation by provision of various musical activities, regular musical gatherings and public concerts in the district given either by members or by outside musicians. Funded by members' and patrons' subscriptions, ticket sales and occasional fund raising activities.
Kidlington And District Historical Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society carries out research into the local history of Kidlington the adjoining area. It publishes its findings as books and pamphlets.In its educational role the Society holds monthly meetings with lectures on local historical subjects.
Harrow Bengalee Association
Arts, LeisureTo promote and foster educational, cultural, social and sporting activities specially Bengali Language, music and leisure time activities for its members living in London Borough of Harrow, Brent and anywhere in UK without distinction of sexual orientation, Race, religious, Political or any other opinion. To maintain liaison with local statutory authority & other voluntary organisations.
Pinxton Miners Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe charity provides facilities for various charitable groups including football teams, drama group, model aircraft group, mother and baby group, line dancing and pigeon clubs. The facilities can also be hired out by the club's members for private functions and meetings etc.
Hopkinstown Boys' And Girls' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureCurrent activities include pool, table tennis, computers, arts, crafts, keep fit and dance.
Wealden Brass
ArtsProviding musical concerts in the local area for other charities and general public.
Luckwell Parent Teacher And Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationCHRISTMAS AND SUMMER FAIRS, GROTTOS, CAROL CONCERT, FASHION SHOWS, DISCOS
Cor Meibion Aberystwyth Male Voice
Arts, Beneficiary groupMale Voice Choir to foster and promote the education of the general public in the appreciation in all its aspects , relating to the practice,presentation and study of music in order to promote better and more widespread performance of male choral work , and to assist and support such other charitable institutions or purpose as the organisation shall determine from time to time.
Langton School Fund
Arts, Education, LeisureSubsidises educational visits and visits to the school by travelling theatre groups and sports coaches. Buys extras, e.g. books, for the school.
Burford And District Society
Arts, ReligionProvide social and cultural talks aimed at the membership of the local community. Supports local requests for financial aid eg painting church railings, contribution towards preservation and conservation of town clock
Sir John St Barbe Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity applies only to five small rural parishes in Somerset, Marston-Magna, Ashington, Rimpton, Chilton Cantelo and Limington. Funds are concentrated on bursaries to help pay for individual childrens instrumental music tuition. Support is also offered for individual development in dance, drama and art.
Crosspenmaen Old Age Pensioners, Youth And Social Welfare Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe are a community hall with a variety of activities taking place throughout the year. Activities and groups include mother and toddler classes, yoga, karate, keep fit and dance classes. We also rent the hall to parties, craft fayres and medium evenings.
Friends Of Crowdys Hill School
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe Friends of Crowdys Hill School hold regular fundraising events to enable them to make donations to the school to enhance the education of the pupils. Events have included Bingo, Quiz and Singing Evenings, a Summer Fete and Christmas Bazaar and non uniform days in school.
Colchester Archaeological Group
Arts, HeritageThrough lectures, study visits, publications, excavations and fieldwork to educate and promote a knowledge of and interest in archaeology, both generally and with particular reference to Colchester and district
The Friends Of The City Varieties
Arts, AssociationsTo promote the public appreciation and understanding of the arts by the support, maintenance and advancement of the charitable work of the City Varieties Music Hall.
Guermonprez Museum Collection
Arts, Heritage, ResearchCare & making available for access where appropriate (including specialist research & loans) of the Guermonprez Collection within the overall Portsmouth Museums Service. The Collection comprises natural history material including preserved mammals,birds,reptiles,fish,insects,shells,botanical & geological artefacts,scientific watercolours,books, & photos of social history topics.
Friends Of Merton's Young Musicians
Arts, AssociationsProvides human resources
Newtown Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Social welfareMaintenance and caretaking of public hall for various arts and crafts classes, local associations, public lettings for party's and social events.
Croydon Youth Music Association
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe objects of the Association are to advance the education of students in Croydon by supporting the work of Croydon Music and Arts (formerly the Croydon Music Service) in running youth orchestras, music groups and other activities to support youth music in Croydon.
Friends Of The Bodleian
Arts, Associations, Education, HeritageAcquiring by gift, purchase or otherwise, and present to the Bodleian Library rare printed books and manuscripts as well as other items of literary, musical, historical or artistic interest, assisting the library in the purchase of any such material and its preservation; promoting and supporting the library in its aim to fulfil the needs of the University of Oxford.
West Mendip Orchestra
ArtsRehearse orchestral music and give 3 concerts each year
The Music In Romsey Group
ArtsMusic in Romsey enables concerts to take place in Romsey Abbey.
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.