Arts Charities
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Reconcilers Evangelical Ministries
Arts, Religion, Social welfareTo promote the Christian faith and all its attributes; to show the love of Jesus the Christ to the whole world, in teaching and preaching and making music and to join in the battle for the eradication of poverty, wherever it may be found around the world.
Frome Valley School Ptfa
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaise money to provide resources eg books, musical instruments, play equipment, for Frome Valley First School
Woking's New Cinema Club
ArtsWoking's New Cinema Club shows a season of films from across the world and years. We aim to enable the audience the opportunity to see films that may have had a restricted distribution. This is balanced with some older films and some mainstream offerings.
English Chamber Orchestral And Music Society LTD
ArtsPromotion of music education and to promote concerts featuring the English Chamber Orchestra and as further set out in the Trustees report
Truro Hospital Radio
Arts, HealthThe primary aim of Truro Hospital Radio is to relieve the stress and boredom of patients within Cornwalls Hospitals by broadcasting a lively mix of music, requests, chat and information to the patients 24 hours a day.
Huttons Ambo Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides and rents out community facility for:Parish Council meetings; art groups and workshops; village flower & produce show; quiz nights; social events; youth clubs; village meetings; external meetings and seminars; pantomimes and other performances; film nights; exercise classes; parties; wedding receptions; funeral lunches and teas
Dora Rebecca Fine Charitable Trust
Arts, HousingThe charity supports a diverse group of organisations including medical and disabled groups. Literary, homeless and dance-based charities are also included. Over 250 organisations are supported annually.
The Colchester And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProvide weekly audio cassette tapes of local news free of charge for the blind and visually impaired.
Hitchin Historical Society
Arts, Heritagei) to inform the public of the history of Hitchin and the surrounding district;ii) to undertake research into the origins and development of buildings, people, organisations, crafts, trades, and other aspects of historical interest;iii) to publish the results of such research;iv) to inform members and others of matters likely to impact the historic character of the town.
Church Hall, Whyteleafe (literary Institute)
Arts, Facilities, Religion, ResearchThe interest on the Literary Institute Trust whyteleafe - investments is used to foster the appreciation of Science Art and Literature and to assist adults learning in Whyteleafe seeking to benefit from further educational training.
Eisteddfod Y Tymbl
Arts, Beneficiary groupAnnual Eisteddfod where adult, teenagers and children compete by singing, reciting and playing instruments.
The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupdonations made to local organisations in Northumberland, especially those to do with eduction, youth, arts and music.
Glasinfryn And District Community Centre
Arts, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Centre providing classes and services to the Community. Classes include, Sewing and Embroidery, Art, Yoga, and Patchwork. It is also used by the Cylch Glasinfryn, Community Council, Gwynedd Council. It encourages disabled persons to use the centre for the various activities
Faos Musical Theatre Group
ArtsProduction and perfomance of musical theatre for ages 8-80
British Clematis Society
Arts, Leisure, ResearchThe aims of the Charity are to encourage, improve and extend the cultivation of clematis and to disseminate knowledge of clematis and clematis culture by means of publications, promotions, exhibitions, scientific research, national co-operation and exchange, meetings, conferences, horticultural shows and other appropriate activities.
The Grove Singers
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe Singers give between 3 and 6 performances throughout the south east and often in response to a request to raise funds for a charity.
The British Association For The Study Of Religions (basr)
ArtsThe British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) promotes the study of the world's religions amongst interested scholars and students through its annual conference, a regular newsletter and publications such as the electronic journal DISKUS. It is affiliated internationally to both the IAHR and EASR.
Kelsall Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureMONTHLY MEETINGS FOR LOCAL WOMEN WITH SPEAKERS COVERING TOPICS OF INTEREST, CURRENT AFFAIRS AND EDUCATION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS AND OUTINGS TO PLACES OF INTEREST.
The Friends Of The Union Chapel
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo support the repair of the Union Chapel building in Upper Street, Islington; the safeguarding of the Congregation of Union Chapel Archives; and the implementation of the Organ Restoration and Music Outreach Project, and their use for the benefit of the wider community. To assist the Union Chapel Project, Margins Project, and Church in fund raising and organising events.
The Golland Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromotion of education of the public in the study, knowledge and appreciation the art of music and particularly the music of John Golland
Purcell Society Trust
Arts, EducationThe charity is concerned with education, scholarship and research concerning the life and works of the music composer Henry Purcell and the influence of Purcell on English and European music. It seeks to procure a complete and authoritative issue of the said works and the publication of any musical or other material which advances education in his life and works.
Friends Of The North Hertfordshire Music School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationSupporting the musical education of children in the North Herts Area working through the North Herts Music School (Highbury Rd, Hitchin).
City Of Hull Young Musicians Friends Association
Arts, AssociationsThe mission of the charity is to support the activities of the young musicians of the City of Hull.
The West Lakeland Orchestral Society
ArtsThe charity produces concerts (usually three per year) for musicians and audiences in the West Cumbria region.
Over Hulton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupActivities are for ladies of the area. They include talks, outings, theatre trips and activities organised by the Lancashire Federation of Women's Institutes.
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.