Arts Charities
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Sleaford And District Civic Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, HeritageMeetings for members during the year, these include interesting talks on various subjects ie local area history, film slides of early Sleaford and social get together for all members. Where possible we also undertake renovation projects around the town and or partner with Town Council/Local Authority on wider issues, which are then communicated to the community particularly our local schools.
Chippenham And District Talking Newspapers
Arts, HealthProducing and providing local free talking newspapers for blind, visually impaired and housebound people.
Charity Of Harold Beard
Arts, ReligionCharitable trust used for music-related activities in St Mary's Church, Stockport
Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Y Llungwyn Llanuwchllyn
ArtsAnnual local eisteddfod held at the end of May
The Talking Newspaper Of Harrow
Arts, HealthProvides a weekly recording of news & information, gathered from the local press and disseminated to those whose sight is impaired or who have a temporary or permanent condition that inhibits their ability to read a newspaper.
East Shropshire Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProvides talking newspapers to the blind and visually impared
Shape Bucks Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupTrading as Jigsaw Theatre company - We run theatrical and technical workshops and performances for people with physical or learning disabilities. We aim to advance the understanding of the general public to the depth and range of capability, humanity and intrinsic worth of disabled people. Towards this aim, using a team of disabled artists, we: write, learn, perform and tour these performances.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Accrington
Arts, ResearchSunday morning Services and Sunday SchoolWednesday evening Testimony MeetingsMaintenance of Reading Room & literature sales for public & membersAnnual Public Lecture
The Friends Of St Andrew's, Moretonhampstead
Arts, Associations, Heritage, ReligionAssisting with the preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the Church of St. Andrew's, Moretonhampstead. Assisting in the funding of those expenses which relate to the upkeep of the organ and choir, the building and the bells.
Muncaster Parish Hall
Arts, FacilitiesA new lease for Muncaster Parish Hall is being drafted. The Trust has has continued a number of popular community events including music, drama and film shows at Muncaster Parish Hall with grant support. Reserves are being consolidated to permit repainting and repair.
Tewkesbury Historical Society
Arts, Heritagetwo aims: firstly, to increase the knowledge of the history of our town and we publish annually a Bulletin of Research. This information can also be accessed on the Local Studies computer at the Library . Secondly, we hold monthly meetings open to the public where lecturers provide illustrated lectures on a variety of stimulating historical topics.
Boothsmere Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupWomen's Institute, Book Club, Walking Group, Craft group
Teaching Statistics Trust
Arts, EducationPublication of journal Teaching Statistics.Promoting Statistics in schools, colleges and the wider society.Funding statistical education initiatives.
Birkenshaw Parent & Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareParents come with their babies and toddlers twice a week. Activities include play, dressing up, story time, singing and art and craft activities.
Nonsuch History And Dance
Arts, Education, HeritageTeaching of court dances through classes, workshops (including school residencies), demonstrations, short courses, and a summer school. Public performances of historical dance, with readings, are given at various venues, mainly in England.
The Danny Morris Memorial Trust Fund
ArtsAwards grants yearly to instrumentalists and/or singers of 25 years or under who normally live in Nottinghamshire and are in full-time education. Grants are awarded for instrument purchase, lessons, course fees, accessories, sheet music etc.
The Harrow Folk Dance Club
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe advancement of public education in the art of dance, in particular Folk Dancing, within the London Borough of Harrow and surrounding areas, by the provision of facilities, displays and training.
The Solihull Borough Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthThe provision of a weekly newstape for the blind & partially sighted of the Borough
Caddington Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
Deeside Silver Band
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportProvides musical education for all ages, children and adults. Teaches and trains adults and children to play silver wind instruments for public performance and fund raising. Provides music and players for concerts and public events for fundraising for itself and other local charities in the Deeside Flintshire area.
Millais Pta
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingRAISING MONEY TO SUPPORT MILLAIS SCHOOL BY HOLDING FUNDRAISING EVENTS SUCH AS QUIZ NIGHTS, PROM FASHION EVENTS, PHOTO DAYS, THEATRE TRIPS, THE SALE OF SECOND-HAND UNIFORM & REFRESHMENTS AT EVENTS & PARENTS EVENINGS.
Inner Wheel Club Of High Wycombe Benevolent Fund
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe Inner Wheel Club of High Wycombe, holds events eg. coffee mornings, bring & buy sales, book sales, special lunches, to raise funds for donation to local charities, good causes and individuals.
Gibson Walden Fund
Arts, Heritage, HousingSupports the charitable activities of The Gibson Library, The King Edward VI Almshouses, The Saffron Walden Museum and other charities local to Saffron Walden and its people.
Flitwick Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
Alleyne's Grammar School
Arts, Education, Social welfareIn awarding financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books to enable beneficiaries on leaving school, a university, or any other educational establishment, to prepare for, or to assist their entry into a profession , trade or calling.Awarding Scholarships or Maintenance Allowances to travel to pursue their education.Financial assistance to study music or other arts.
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.