Arts Charities
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Earsham First School Parent Teachers Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisureschool activities- table top sale, easter bingo, christmas fair, sports day, Earsham festival, Band evening.commision from yellow moon catologue, tempest photographs,tea towel commission,
The Bournemouth Gilbert And Sullivan Operatic Society
Arts, HealthWe perform extracts or full performances of the Gilbert & Sullivan operas and stage a concerts, and support local charities from our profits. Our Christmas carol concerts are always in support of the local Macmillan Cancer Trust.
Hambleton Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo support children in the village of Hambleton who need financial help in purchasing school books uniforms school trips etc.
Kelshall Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionKelshall Village Hall together with the Church provide the only meeting facilities in the Village. The Hall is regulary let out to Toddler Group, Keep Fit, Musicians, Family Celebrations, Parish Meeting and Fund Raising Events.
Edmund Howard Charity
Arts, HousingMaking funds available for Christian Charities, such as Green Pastures in London which supplies homes for homeless people and Wordwise Christian bookshop which supplies books and comfort to the local community in the South Hams area
Wycombe Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthTalking newspaper for the visually impaired
The Gawber Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureOrganisation of fund-raising events, primarily a Xmas & summer raffle, carol concert, sports day & Easy Fundraising resources. Funds raised in 2023/24 provide classroom materials & resources. Support children with in-school activities & give them all Christmas parties and panto. New starters and Y6 leavers receive gifts & Easter eggs were also provided. Also raised money for local childrens hosp
Jehangir Manek Anklesaria Charitable Trust
ArtsThe Trust advertises in medical journals, inviting applications from potential beneficiaries. The trust manager reviews applications for grants when received and grants are awarded by the trustee at its discretion.
Morpeth And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProducing a two weekly edition of the local newspaper onto tape for blind and partially sited people.
The Woking Young Musicians Trust
Arts, EducationTo advance the musical education of young musicians with outstanding potential, by means of financial awards. These may be used to help purchase a better instrument, specialist sheet music, additional lessons or a masterclass, but not for routine expenses. Applicants must be either resident in, or students/former students of schools within the Woking Borough and be from 14 to 20 years of age.
Guild Of Drama Adjudicators
Arts, Beneficiary groupMembers adjudicate at Drama Festivals and allied events throughout the British Isles and Western Europe to educate and guide the improvement of amateur drama for children and adults.
Farnham Brass Band
ArtsPromote practice and performance of Brass Band music by means of concerts and other public performances and to assist other charitable institutions. To teach members of all ages to play brass instruments.
Kibworth And Smeeton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupMonthly meeting of female members which is addressed by a speaker . We have various speakers on many subjects including, Behind the scenes at Chelsea, Tai Chi, and musical activities
The Reverend William John Distin's Charity
ArtsSupporting the music of the Parish of Paignton
Reverend Thomas Woolsey's Charity (thornhaugh With Wansford)
Arts, EducationThe charity was created to assist financially those in Wansford and Thornhaugh who wish to proceed on to further education. We help by means of a grant in the form of book tokens or special equipment needed for a specific course or other relevant educational costs approved by the Trustees. We also have the capacity to give support to those in need in these villages.
Sandhills Community Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo raise funds to buy equipment, books etc for Sandhills School.
Clifton Miners' Welfare Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe Trustees support of various sub-sections at the scheme during the year including two darts teams: Akido, Line dancing. Senior citizens club from the old Ordinance Factory,Meadows one stop youths have there achevment awards and christmas party in our clubROF use our room for there reunion every yearyearley coach trip to skegness for the members chldren.pantomine for members and there
Newbiggin By The Sea Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life, to advance their education and citizenship in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects.
Bulphan W I
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 agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
East Quantoxhead Village Hall Trustees
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareEast Quantoxhead Village hall provides the only social centre in E.Q, a rural village in West Somerset. The hall committee raise funds to provide a place where residents from the local area are able to meet and avoid the social isolation that can be prevalent in rural communities. Craft, Yoga, live music and charity events, bingo,quiz evenings, and a popular monthly market and cafe take place.
The Retford And District Historical And Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageHold monthly lectures on subjects relating to local history. Arrange at least 2 evening outings and 1 day trip per annum. Produce publications on local history. Occasional open lecture with well known speaker.
Cwmbran Brass
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo give the opportunity to playbrass music for the entertainment of both participants and the public. to provide training for young people in music and in particular brass instrumentation . We play concerts, some for charitable purposes and also enter contests throughout the year.
Christ Church Academy Parent Teachers Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationGeneral fund raising activities including school discos, summer fair, xmas raffle, theatre trips etc.
Oakley Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesGrants to people aged 16-25 living in Oakley, for the purpose of educational books, equipment or tools.
Northwood (isle Of Wight) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the Womens Institute organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts & sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects & in all branches of agricultural handicrafts, home
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.