Arts Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Bromyard Choral Society
ArtsPerforming choral musicTeaching how to sing
Dr George Gray Memorial Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe provision of scholarships to choristers (both boys and girls) admitted into Leicester Cathedral Choir, so as to help towards maintaining a high standard of music.
The Flame Trust
Arts, ReligionWe produce and publish a quarterly magazine called The Flame for the spread of evangelical Christian truth, in particular the deepening of spiritual life and the encouragement of Christian witness and service.
Shree Prajapati Association (bolton)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareCharity organises various functions such as celebration of Hindu festivals, sporting events and women's groups, to raise funds for its charitable objects of relieving poverty and sickness, advancing education and Hindu religion amongst the Prajapati community.
Radio Mount Vernon
Arts, HealthTransmits radio programmes to the patients and staff of Mount Vernon Hospital.
The Bach Choir 1876 - 2024
ArtsAs one of the world's leading choruses, The Bach Choir's aim is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds with the magnificence, beauty and emotional power of choral music, through the excellence of its performances, recordings and outreach work in the wider community.
G & S Singers
ArtsTo promote the worksof Gilbert and Sullivan
The Clarke-Molyneux Trust
Arts, HeritageSupport is principally given to charitable organisations promoting education in art, architecture, history and music, particularly in Venice and assisting in the preservation for the public benefit of buildings and works of art in Venice.
Coventry Diocesan Guild Of Church Bellringers
Arts, ReligionThroughout the Coventry Diocese the Guild encourages the recruitment and training of members in the art of change ringing; promotes the proper use of belfries and bells and fosters ringing for services. This is achieved by holding regular meetings of ringers in each of the Guild's districts and as a whole Guild, supporting each others' towers and updating members via newletters and a website.
Great Yarmouth Local History And Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageTo facilitate the study and exchange of local history and archaeology information in Great Yarmouth and district through meetings and publication of books.GYLH&AS provides information to the public, provides speakers for local meetings, works with local archaeological and other groups in the area. It interacts with local museums & runs a YAC in conjunction with the Time & Tide Museum.
The Harpenden Music Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe advancement and promotion for the benefit of members of the public generally and in particular of young persons resident in Harpenden and surrounding area for charitable purposes to include the promotion of the study of music, support of concerts and the promotion of musical education and appreciation generally
The Warminster And Westbury Visually Impaired Club
Arts, HealthRUNNING A WEEKLY (MONDAY AFTERNOON) CLUB MEETING WITH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFT, POETRY READINGS,QUIZZES, MUSICAL EVENTS, SPEAKERS, OUTINGS AND LUNCHES.
Nottingham Hospitals Radio
Arts, Education, HealthBroadcast radio to patients of Nottingham City Hospital and the Queens Medical Centre. Both hospitals are governed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.In addition we now broadcast on the Alexa Smart speaker.However, content is hospital based.
Moat Village Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision of meeting places. Hire of village hall. Public use for elections. Annual BBQ, Family Christmas Party. Easter Children's Event. Pilates Exercise Classes. Singing For All Group. Weekly Art class, monthly clubs
Beverley Town Handbell Ringers
ArtsTune Ringing on Musical Handbells and Hand Chimes.
The Kuyper Foundation
Arts, Saving of livesThe advancement of the Christian religion by publishing literature, producing audio-visual materials and running lecture courses and conferences.
Warwick Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupEducation by various speakers, outings, classes. Walking activities. Drama Activities. Book Club. Knit & Natter Group. Singing Group. Whist Group. Wine Club. Craft Club.
Anglo-Nordic Productions Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Objects of the Charity fall into two broad categories, educational and Christian. The Trust Deed specifically authorises the production and distribution of appropriate films and other audio-visual productions in furtherance of its charitable purposes. It may also make grants to individuals and organisations.
The Salford Choral Society Trust
ArtsPromotion of singing and music to the general public by helping support the concerts performed by the Salford Choral Society.
York Cantores
Arts, Charity and VCS supportchamber choir fund raising for concerts only.
Builth Wells Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureBuilth Wells YFC is open to young people aged 10 to 26 years of age, offering a particapative programme. Which includes; cookery, rural craft, sport, drama, training, community involvement and much more.
Hough And District Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthWALKING,DARTS,BOWLING,LUNCH CLUB, BOOK CLUB, CRAFT GROUP, QUIZ GROUP, THEATRE GROUP .SEVERAL MEMBERS KNIT FOR THE LOCAL HOSPITAL.
Welsh Association Of Male Choirs
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo foster and promote an appreciation of music through education and practice, in order, inter alia, to promote male choral singing in the United Kingdom and elsewhere around the World.
The West Stockwith Gertrude Morris Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, HealthThe charity provides activities for the benefit of the local community in the village hall at West Stockwith such as Bingo, charity auctions, coffee mornings,District Council polling, District Council surgeries, film parties, pantomimes, Parish Council, private parties, themed food evenings and quizzes.
Aldworth's Educational Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareMakes grants for educational purposes to children and young people who either live or were educated or currently attend school in the Borough of Basingstoke and Deane. Applicants will be in financial need and grants may be awarded for school trips, travel, books, equipment or clothing.
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.