Arts Charities
Discover 6,454 Arts charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
Society For Reproduction And Fertility
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchSupports research, education and training in reproductive biology and reproductive science.Holds one or two national or international conferences each year, sometimes in association with other learned societies.Provides grants in support of travel, special publications and other activities as agreed by the the Society's Council of Management.Owns and publishes an academic journal: Reproduction
Blackburn Empire Theatre LTD
Arts, LeisureThe charity is a local theatre providing cultural entertainment and education to the people of Blackburn and its surrounding areas.
Georgian Theatre (richmond) Trust LTD
Arts, HeritageThe management of the Georgian Theatre and Georgian Theatre Experience, Richmond, North Yorkshire
Mikron Theatre Company Limited
ArtsTheatre anywhere for everyone by canal, river and road.
The Rodolfus Choral Foundation Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe aim of the charity is to promote musical education through (i) the organisation and promotion of choral courses for children and young people aged from 8 to 21 years; and (ii) the activities of a choir for talented young singers selected from those who have participated in such courses.
Royal Philharmonic Society
ArtsThe RPS seeks to create a future for music through the encouragement of creativity, the recognition of excellence and the promotion of understanding. Artistic activities focus on composers and young musicians and through a series of awards and discussion it seeks to raise the public consciousness of the finest music making today and create a forum for debate about the direction of classical music.
Actors Touring Company (london) Limited
ArtsA touring theatre company based in London that generates theatre that connect to audiences and is accessible to everyone. Our work focuses on theatre that originates internationally but is made in the UK. We tour extensively, working to reach audiences that do not otherwise have access to this work and present workshops, talks, discussions, videos and other media which help people access our work
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company
Arts, EducationShobana Jeyasingh Dance Company works across the UK and internationally to produce and tour dance works by its artistic director and choreographer. The company leads education and learning projects for professional dancers, school students and community groups. Shobana Jeyasingh is a sector leader, regularly representing and advocating on behalf of the artform.
The London Welsh Centre Trust
Arts, Heritage, ResearchTo provide an educational and cultural centre in or near London to promote the knowledge and use of the welsh language, through educational means; and promote culture and education (e.g. literature, art, music, history, science) particularly relating to Wales and the Welsh people, but not exclusively, for the benefit of the public.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionAdvancement of Hindu Dharma (religion) through education, promoting studies into Hindu Dharma, promotion of harmonious inter-race/inter-community relations, celebration of Hindu festivals, language classes, youth seminars, lecture tours from prominent scholars, co-ordination with other Hindu organisations/faith groups, performance of religious rites, teaching of religious education in schools.
The Genetics Society
Arts, ResearchThe object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists.
National Eczema Society
ArtsThe National Eczema Society exists to support people affected by eczema and to work on their behalf. We run phone and email helplines, websites , publish a wide range of information booklets fact sheets and a quarterly magazine and put people in touch with local support groups. We also support medical research into eczema and provide information resources for healthcare professionals.
Ripon Young Men's Christian Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HousingThe provision of hostel accommodation for single young people aged 16-35. We provide a hall, lounge, training room for the use of the Ripon community. Our own work includes a drama club for young people aged 11-16 and a parent and toddler group.
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.
Milap Festival Trust
ArtsMilap Festival Trust is a National Indian Arts Development Trust working nationally to develop, promote and support Indian arts and culture through an annual programme of music, dance, theatre and regular & extensive educational work. A particular focus of the trust is to support the professional development of young British musicians and dancers through two national orchestras, Samyo & Tarang.
The British Contact Lens Association Limited
Arts, ResearchTo promote excellence in research, manufacture and clinical practice of contact lenses and related areasRefereed journal, conference, courses, dissemination of information in the field on contact lenses
The Central Gifts Committee Of The Churches Of God
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareSupport & encourage outreach by Churches of God; maintaining full time Lord's servants & gospel workers; assistance towards youth work including Camps; provision & maintenance of meeting places of the Churches of God; contributions to Hayes Press for the publication & distribution of literature; provision for relief of poverty, assistance towards education, medical needs in developing countries.
Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme
ArtsThe objects of the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme are to lend good quality instruments to promising young music students who are unable to afford or obtain a suitable instrument of their own.
Culture& Arts And Heritage
ArtsArts and Educational Activities
The Royal College Of Organists
Arts, EducationTo promote and advance the arts and practice of organ playing and choral directing and related activities to the highest standards of competence and artistry; To set and maintain proper standards in such arts for the benefit of the public;To educate musicians in such arts and practices;To promote study and research in such arts and practices
The Institute Of Measurement And Control
ArtsFor the public benefit:(i) qualifying individuals as professionals in measurement and control and as engineers and scientists,(ii) disseminating knowledge and information, on/about development in the industry, through learned society activities such as publications, symposia and technical meetings etc.
Drake Music
ArtsDrake Music breaks down disabling barriers to music through innovative approaches to learning, teaching and making music. Our focus is on nurturing creativity through exploring music and technology in imaginative ways. We put quality music-making at the heart of everything we do, connecting disabled and non-disabled people locally, nationally and internationally.
The Linder Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Social careCurrent funding priorities are: Medical Research - with a preference for projects relating to surgeryHospice and Respite Care - with a focus on relieving painYoung People - particularly teenagers, young offenders and those in careThe Environment - addressing the harmful effects of human activityThe Arts - supporting musical tuition and concerts, concentrating on youth
The Harley Foundation
Arts, HeritageThe running of an art gallery and associated activities.
Lichfield Festival Limited
Arts, ReligionPRODUCTION OF ANNUAL MULTI ARTS FESTIVAL IN AND AROUND LICHFIELD AND STAFFORDSHIRE
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.