Arts Charities
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Up The Creek
ArtsPantomime Performances to the General Public
Banbury Historical Society
Animals, Arts, HeritageHold monthly meetings addressed by speakers on wide variety of historical subjects. Publish annual journal 'Cake and Cock Horse' containing articles of local historical interest. Publish occasional research volumes on local historical subjects. Arrange summer outings to places of local historical interest.
Rhona Reid Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesMaking grants to individuals and organisations with emphasis on supporting excellence in the chosen field to enable results to be acheived that would not be without the charity's support. Preference is given to the advancement of medicine (applications relating to opthalmology particularly welcome) and to supporting music and the arts. Applications considered in March and September.
Newbridge And District Ladies Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe study and practice of Choral Music in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such by means of public performance.
Lakenheath Parent And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HousingParent and toddler group for children aged 0 months to school age and their carers. Special baby area provided as well as activities for older children. Snacks and tea and coffee provided mid morning and included in entrance fee.Activities are wide ranging and include cutting, painting, colouring, puzzles, ball pool, home corner, dressing up, bikes, reading corner and many more.
Trowbridge And District Youth Band
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchTrowbridge & District Youth Band objectives:To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music, particularly Brass Band Music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Band through its committee shall determineTo advance the musical education of the young people in Trowbridge and District
The Hahnemann House Trust
Arts, Health, Heritage, HousingA public museum for housing and exhibition of relics belonging to Dr Samuel Hahnemann, a public library for housing and reading of publications of Dr Samuel Hahanemann. All in aid of advancement of the teaching and practice of homeopathy and research in matters relating to homeopathy
The Friends Of Astley Hall Museum And Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, HeritageUpkeep of the Hall, Promotion and assistance to the public.
Kingsbridge Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupKingsbridge in Bloom. Speakers and demonstrators at monthly meetings.Groups within WI, Craft, Art, Coffee, Trips, Cinema, Supper Club, Quiz
Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra
Arts, EducationTO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC, ESPECIALLY THE MORE MODERN REPERTOIRE, BY PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS ONCE A TERM (ACCORDING TO THE UNIVERSITY CALENDAR) AND BY SUCH WAYS AS THE ORCHESTRA THROUGH ITS COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.
Red House Museum And Art Gallery
Arts, HeritageSuport to museums services
First Act Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary groupFirst Act Theatre trains children and young people in aspects of theatre skills in the North East of England.
The Parish Church Of St Lawrence Alton Organ Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionOrganises each year eight organ concerts given by both established national and international organists and those at the start of their musical career i.e Oundle for Organists, Northern Ireland International Organ Competition (NIIOC). The object of the Society is to advance the education of the public in the study of the art of music with the special reference to organ music.
Shrewsbury Music Therapy Unit Trust Fund
Arts, Beneficiary groupPROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THSE FAMILIES UNABLE TO FINANCE THE THERAPY REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED BY DOCTORS AND SOCIAL SERVICES
The E A Bowles Of Myddelton House Society
Arts, LeisureTo educate the general public by stimulating a greater interest in and knowledge of the horticultural works and publications of the late Edward Augustus Bowles of Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield
Brattleby Scampton And Aisthorpe Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureParish Council MeetingsBirthday PartiesCycle race eventsWedding receptionsLocal model railway clubLocal radio groupLocal cricket clubLocal Yoga groupLocal childrens Rainbow group
National Association Of Youth Theatres
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo make a positive difference to young people's lives by supporting their participation in and access to excellent youth theatre. NAYT coordinates a national professional development programme offering leadership, support and setting standards of excellence/inclusion.This is delivered via five strands of work: Information and support services, advocacy, training, participation and partnerships.
Chaloners Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesProvides grants to people who have not attained the age of 25 years and are resident in the Parish of Braunton for financial assistence with providing books, tools etc to assist in their education
Cercle Francais De Winchester
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in French language, French literature, french history, and French culture in the City of Winchester and the surrounding region.
Port Sunlight Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupAging choral society giving 3-4 concerts per annum.
Kirton-In-Lindsey Exhibition Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationBook Grants to students attending higher education (ie University).Students must live in the following parishes: Kirton in Lindsey,Blyborough, Grayingham, Hibaldstow, Manton, Northorpe, Redbourne, Scotter, Scotton and Waddingham.Students must also have attended one of the following Primary Schools for at least 2 years:Kirton in Lindsey, Scotter, Messingham, Waddingham or Hibaldstow
Lincoln Mystery Plays Trust Limited
ArtsOur core activity is to perform the Lincoln Mystery Plays at approximately 4-year intervals, but we engage in other theatre and music-based activities as well as education work.
Louth And District Concert Society
ArtsPresents professional Classical music concerts at venues in and around Louth, Lincolnshire.
Roger Sawrey's Bequest
ArtsThe purpose of the bequest is to provide Bibles, other Christian books and materials and financial support in the advancement of the Christian religion in the area of Cumbria that corresponds with the parish of Ulverston in 1718, especially to those of limited means.
The English National Opera Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportThe trust is for the advancement of education of the public in the art of opera and is devoted to raising funds and overseeing their application for the benefit of the English National Opera Company.
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.