Arts Charities
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Robert Maurice Purnell Trust
Arts, EducationTO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN PARTICULAR BY: 1. PROMOTION OF SOLO AND COMPOSITE GROUP MUSIC 2. REWARD OUTSTANDING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AT NORTON HILL SCHOOL DIVIDED INTO TEN SPECIFIC CATEGORIES AS SET OUT IN THE TRUST DEED
The Maelor Music Society
ArtsPresent a series of concerts annually
The Rodewald Concert Society
ArtsThe Society promotes musical activities in Merseyside, particularly high quality chamber music. It also has an educational programme for amateur musicians.
The Norfolk And Norwich Operatic Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe fund awards grants to talented local young people pursuing professional training in various forms of live theatre.
Ilkeston And District Local History Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society exists to carry out and promote research into the local history of Ilkeston and District, and for arranging meetings, events and publications for our members and for the general public.
Croydon Contacts
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareCroydon Contacts is a small charity supporting adults with learning disabilities in Croydon to enjoy social activities in their local community. We run various events for members, staffed by volunteers & trustees, supported by carers & families. Events include Board Games; Bowling, Cinema & Lunch clubs; Summer day trips to local museums & parks; visiting local pantomimes & shows.
Hotham Parish Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesBuilding is for general use of village for meetings, jumble sales for charitable causes, play groups and music practice. Hired for childrens parties, educational lectures, polling station and local groups.
Burgess Hill Heritage And History Association
Arts, Education, Environment, HeritageSupplies speakers and research help to schools, presents monthly displays and lectures, holds an annual exhibition, collects and researches information and material on local area. Produces publications on related topics. Co-operates with local authority on conservation areas and preservation of the built and natural environment.
Helsby Hillside Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareEducation companionship crafts speakers the arts sport for women
The King George V Jubilee Memorial Working Men's Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSocial club sponsored football sponsored culture and highland dancing
Association Of Blind Piano Tuners
Arts, HealthWe offer ongoing training and support to piano tuners who wish to acquire extra levels of ability. This is open to all VI, even if they are not yet members of the Association.
Olympian Arts Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromotes public education in the visual arts through exhibitions, operates studio space for artists.
Matfen Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionEDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Talks and Tutorials such as Gardening, Health & WellbeingSPORTS ACTIVITIES: Karate, Zumba, & YogaSOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Quiz, Film and Social Nights, Church Pancake Lunch and seasonal events, Community Fund raising Bonfire Night, Summer Fete, and Private functions.REGULAR MEETINGS: Parish Council, Women's Institute,
Rochester And North Kent Music And Drama Festival Association
ArtsWe organise a Festival of Music, Speech and Drama for amateur performers of all ages, providing them with an opportunity to perform and receive a professional adjudication and, if appropriate, a trophy to keep for a year.
Russell Street Centre
Arts, Facilities, Health, LeisureActivities for Russel St Community are as followed; A 'Keep Fit' session Monday mornings with also a 'Anti Social Meeting' in the evenings.Tuesday afternoon's there is a Bingo club, lasts for 3 hours. Wednesday evenings for 2/half hours there is a 'Alcohol Annoymous' session.Thursdays there is a 'Line Dancing' session which is held in the mornings, whilst a 'Bingo Club' in the afternoon.
Bristol Oporto Foundation
ArtsThe income arising on the trust fund shall be used to advance the education of the people of Bristol and Oporto about their respective countries, their peoples and culture. This may be achieved by assisting with displays, meetings, lectures, publications, visits and exchanges etc of artists, crafts people, arts organisations and students.
The Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthWyre Forest Talking Newspaper provides weekly audio tapes of extracts from local newspapers in the Wyre Forest area of Worcestershire (Kidderminster, Stourport,Bewdley). This service is for blind and visually impaired people of the area. It is also for people for whom handling a traditional newspaper is difficult/impossible by reason of some other disability. The service is provided by volunteers
Friends Of Greyfriars Primary School
Arts, Associations, EducationDiscos, bingos, fairs, non uniform days, carnival
Y Festri
ArtsTo advance education by the provision of a dedicated creative centre for interdisciplinary, dramatic, performing, visual and digital arts; and to promote and develop community arts initiatives and projects. To work with the communities of Llanberis and the surrounding area.To provide opportunities through the mediums of Welsh and English; To provide a versatile and well equipped performance space.
The Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, FacilitiesVillage hall is used by a number of organisations and individuals as a meeting place. It is regularly used by over 40 people per week and as a venue for church functions, local School, the Womens Institute and other community organisations, local doctor's advice centre, skittles, bingo, local choir etc. Display boards provide information on local planning issues and local business.
Southport Music Festival Association
Arts, Education, HealthOrganise music events in order to support and stimulate music activity within Sefton and Merseyside for amateur choirs, school choirs and dementia friendly choirs. Fund, in partnership with Sefton Music Service, choral workshops in primary schools leading to celebratory concerts annually under the 'Sing for Sefton' identity. Support the weekly Memories R Made dementia friendly choir, Southport.
Hartley (west Kent) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship in public questions both national and international in music drama and other cultural subjects also to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Wimbledon Chamber Choir
ArtsPerforming concerts of vocal and instrumental music in local venues for the benefit/education of the general public.
1st Messingham Guides
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirls between 10years and 14years , various activities within the guiding role ie. crafts , camping , cooking , other activities
Grantham Music Festival Association
ArtsCompetitive music festival involving all ages.
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.