Arts Charities
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Kidderminster Educational Foundation
Arts, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchThe Objects of the Foundation are as follows:a) promotion of education, particularly art/science relatedb) provision/maintenance of the museum/art galleryc) development and improvement of knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts and crafts which serve the artsd) provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupations which meet the criteria
Betchworth Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur Dramatics
Swansea Festival Of Music And The Arts
ArtsMusic & Arts Festival
Wrentham Band Trust
ArtsTo educate the public in the art of brass band music and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said art.To assist such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as shall from time to time be determined.
Pan-African Book Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationThe mission of the Pan African Book Foundation, is to enhance the quality and standard of education in African rural schools through the provision of books and to promote works of African origin. We aim to collect under one roof all publications written by African people, which would include works written by people of African origin and also others.To promote and celebrate the works of Africa.
The Farleighs Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritagewomens institute. We are a group who have many activities and we invite speakers for learning about different topics. Our activities include, crafts, art, singing, drama, baking and many other different subjects. We also have speakers on history, celebrities , exercise, dance and choirs. There are many outings to theatres, gardens, castles and craft centres.we attend many events to raise fund
Valley Park Radio
Arts, HealthValley Park Radio provides a bedside hospital radio service to the patients of the Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent.
The Northamptonshire Film Archive Trust
ArtsPRESERVES OLD MOVIE FILM OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ETC
Manuden Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchOpen to all women to attend courses and meetings on issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts, sciences, handicrafts, health, sport, health and social wefare.
Friends Of Abbey Music
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, ReligionRaises money to support and maintain the musical life of Hexham Abbey as an integral part of worship.
Auckley Mother And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareProvides a meeting place for parents and children from birth - three years. Avtivities include painting, playdough, gluing & sticking and seasonal craft activities as well as numerous toys and play equipment.
The Inner Wheel Club Of Aberdare Benevolent Fund
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFund raising by holding Coffee Mornings,Organising Charity Concerts,Quiz, Making and selling Greetings Cards, Collecting items to complete boxes for Save the Children, Community Raffle
Frederick Richter Memorial Fund
Arts, EducationTo provide scholarships, prizes or awards for postgraduate research students undertaking research in Asian Art, literature or music.
Wainfleet And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing1.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE,HOME CRAFTS,COUNTRY LIFE,AND RELATED SUBJECTS
St Albans And District Talking Newspapers
Arts, HealthProvides local news and topics via memory sticks to blind and partially sighted within whole St Albans district.
Plainsong And Mediaeval Music Society
Arts, HeritageAnnual conference, supporting research, and publications.
The Henley And District Theatre Organ Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS supportTo maintain a precious rare organ in excellent working condition. To promote regular public concerts by leading organists to raise funds for local deserving charities.
Yarkhill Charities
Arts, Social welfareFinancial help to parishioners in need. Help for students residing in the parish with books, course work etc.Help for projects that will enhance the parish, e.g. benches, notice boards etc.
The Westminster Abbey Old Choristers' Association Benevolent Fund
Arts, Social welfareTo relieve need, hardship and distress amongst present and former choristers of Westminster Abbey in financial need.
The Lefevre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe Lefevre Trust aims to increase understanding between young people in the UK and France by providing funding for visits that are part of collaborative projects. All groups of 11-19 year olds from the formal or informal education sectors are eligible to apply. We can fund youth groups, extra-curricular clubs, sports teams, schools, theatre troupes, arts organisations etc.
Dulverton Middle And Community School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising to donate money to the school to provide opportunities and activities for the children and extra resources for the school, such as a climbing wall, pantomime trips, leavers bbqs, squash rackets, Christmas parties.
Pyramid Youth Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisureprovides an assortment of activities including, Football, Basketball, Cooking, Craft, Art, Music, outings and lots of other activities to children from 5 years old to Young people to 16 years old approx.
St Luke's Charities
Arts, Health, Housing, Social welfareProviding gifts of bedding, clothing, food, fuel, furniture, useful articles and gifts of money to relieve sickness, infirmity or distress.Payment of travelling expenses of persons entering/leaving hospital, convalescent homes or similar. Provision of tools, books, payment of fees for instructions or examination, traveling expenses or such other means as will assist persons preparing for work.
The Gaelic Society Of London
ArtsCULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL, TO PROMOTE ALL ASPECTS OF SCOTTISH GAELIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
Cult Information Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationCIC Provides information and advice on Cults. It offers help to ex cult members, families of cult members and the general public. It assists students/researchers with bibliographies and other information for projects, academic papers and books.CIC gives talks to schools, colleges, universities, clubs, professional and religious groups. CIC maintains a reliable international network of contacts.
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.