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.
Tamasha Theatre Company Limited
ArtsNew writing theatre touring company
The World Parrot Trust
ArtsThe World Parrot Trust conducts and funds conservation projects for rare species of parrot around the world; encourages high standards in pet parrot care; campaigns to halt the trade in wild-caught parrots and informs and educates via our quarterly magazine 'PsittaScene' our monthly eNewsletter 'Flock Talk' and website www.parrots.org.
Welsh Dance Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsCommunity Dance work.
The Shire Horse Society
Animals, ArtsThe Society's principle charitable objective is the improvement and promotion of English cart horses, more particularly the Shire horse and, to this end, maintaining a Stud Book in which are entered the names of all registered Shire horses complying with the conditions for the time being applied by the Society.
Shree Geeta Bhawan
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionWe are mainly involved in hindu religious activities and do not have any political affinity.We have regular classes for young children for development of Hindi language.We run an over 50 club for elders to encourage them to understand social and health issues. We celebrate various Hindu festivals like Diwali, Janmasthmi, Holi etc where large number of devotees take part.
The Arab British Centre
Arts, HousingWorking to improve the British public's understanding of the Arab world, the Centre is home to art exhibitions and a specialist library open to the public. Organising and promoting Arab-related arts and cultural events in the UK including Arabic Calligraphy and language classes, talks on a variety of topics and an award. The Centre houses and supports like-minded organisations at its premises.
The Christadelphian Magazine And Publishing Association
ArtsSupporting and promoting the Christadelphian faith by publishing material in magazines, booklets and books (physical, electronic and online), and by providing other literature, information, services and advice.
The Oily Cart Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthOily Cart contributes to the quality of life of young people, with a focus on increasing access to creativity and culture for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent babies, children and young people and their families, through the provision of highly accessible, multi-sensory, interactive theatrical performances.
London Handel Society Limited
ArtsThe London Handel Society organises the annual London Handel Festival. The charity's remit is to present high quality performances of Handel and his contemporaries, and to support and encourage young artists through the Handel Singing Competition. The Festival includes opera, concerts, talks and education projects, and ticket prices are kept affordable to encourage all who love Handel to attend.
The Annals Of Botany Company
Arts, ResearchThe Company delivers public benefit by publishing original plant science in its journals Annals of Botany, AoB Plants, and in silico Plants. It operates on a not-for-profit basis and applies any surpluses to the creation and free distribution world-wide of the botanical media Botany One and The Week in Botany. It also makes selective grants and donations in pursuit of plant science more generally.
Boldon Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureOur Charity Activities include Sports & Recreation for Mother & Toddlers, Juniors, Seniors & the Elderly which include Football, Cricket, Netball, Five a side Football, Swimming for all ages, Ladies and Mens Bowls, Basketball, Model Aircraft Building and Flying, Outdoor Walkers, Boxing, Bridge and Several types of Dancing.
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited
Artshcmf// is the largest annual, international festival of contemporary, experimental and new music in the UK, taking place over 10 days and consisting of 50 events, including concerts, music theatre, installations,talks and films, with a year round Learning & Participation programme, devised and implemented as an integral part of the artistic programme, and to respond to regional and national need.
Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited
ArtsOperating an independent cinema under the auspices of a charitable trust
Theatre Porto
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe company is established to advance the performing arts and the visual arts for the benefit and education of the public and in particular young people.
The Somerset Archaeological And Natural History Society
Arts, HeritageTo promote the study of archaeology, natural history and history, with particular reference to the historic County of Somerset, in such ways, including publications and information technology, as the Board of Trustees may deem appropriate.
The London Suzuki Group
ArtsChildrens music education by the Suzuki method
S A D A C C A Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure-Day care and homecare for the elderly and disabled-Study support for children underarchieving in core curriculum subjects in main stream schools-Training projects for youths in IT, decorating, painting, woodworking and plumbing.-Providing accomodation for Men's and Women's groups who engage in various activities such as recreation, health and fitness training and sewing.
Site Gallery Ltd.
Arts, HeritageFREE ACCESS TO VISUAL ART FOR ALL AND TO CREATE AN INNOVATIVE AND EXPLORATORY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO EXPLORE VISUAL ART WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON LENS-BASED MEDIA.TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF ARTISTS AND FACILITATE CONTACT AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ARTISTS AND THE PUBLIC.
The St Michaels And All Saints Charity
Arts, Charitable activities, Housing, Professions, ReligionIncome is applied to defray the cost of repairs to the fabric, fittings and organ of the Parish Church and of insurance of the Parish Church, to the maintanance of music and provision of music, in aid of the stipends of clergy, to the maintenance of property and in making grants for such religious and other charitable purposes as the Feoffees decide after consultation with the PCC.
The Ipswich Institute Reading Room And Library
Arts, Charitable activitiesLending library & educational facilities - including courses, lectures and visits - and provision of grants.
Bath Festivals
ArtsPromotion of the arts.
The Coventry Muslim Community Association Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social careCMCA Ltd is a community resource centre providing advice and information on welfare rights, housing, immigration and nationality laws individual support sessions and advice on education, training and employment opportunities. Run adult education classes, sports and crafts activities (some for women only) ESOL, health promotion surgeries, creche and full day care nursery - social and cultural event
Geese Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Crime and JusticeTHE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE COMPANY IS THE REDUCTION OF CRIME AND RECIDIVISM BY THE PROVISION OF THEATRICAL ACTIVITIES
Gazebo Theatre In Education Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationGazebo promotes the social, educational and artisitc development of individuals through the creative arts, both locally and regionally. Gazebo aims to provide a comprehensive range of programmes designed to respond to the needs and aspirations of children and young people, communitites and organisations, including schools.
Pentabus Arts Limited
Arts, Economic and community developmentPentabus is a contemporary theatre company, producing original plays about the rural world for local and national audiences. Based on a farm in Shropshire, we make a real commitment to the creative health of the countryside, encouraging artists to draw from it and urging communities to participate in it.
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.