Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Illingworth Messenger Trust
ArtsThe production of an ecumenical magazine or newsletter and the free distribution thereof within the Illingworth area.
Proper Job, Cornwall
Arts, Economic and community developmentProduction of PlaysPlay readingsSocial events with theatrical themeTheatrical educationMusical Productions
Cavendish Care
Arts, Facilities, HealthCavendish Care offers help with transport to hospital, doctor & other necessary journeys. Social coffee morning held weekly - transport provided if necessary. Various outings throughout year - seaside, garden centres, theatre, meals etc.
Hospital Radio Norwich
Arts, Health, Social welfareTo help relieve the stress and distress of patients in hospital and hospital settings through a personalised befriending service and radio broadcast to bedsides.
Richard Fice Memorial Trust Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group(A) To provide financial assistance to a brass player under 21 resident in South Glamorgan in recognition of his/her progress in the playing of brass instruments. (B) To provide such other award or assistance as is considered appropriate to a young brass musician (1) Being a member of S.Glam Youth Brass Band (2) National Youth Brass Band of Wales.
Sir Charles Barratt Memorial Foundation
ArtsTo help pupils with funding for music lessons in Coventry
Llangadog And District Chair Eisteddfod (eisteddfod Gadeiriol Llangadog A'r Cylch)
Arts, Charitable activitiesEducation of the public in Welsh culture including the improvement of the public taste in the arts.
The Christina Aitchison Trust
Arts, Health, ResearchThe advancement of the education of youngThe relief of persons who are blind or suffering from any opthalmic disease or disabilitySupport Research into the causes, treatment and prevention of such.Financial assistance for the relief of sickness of persons who are suffering from terminal illness.To promote, improve, develop and maintain the education and appreciation music.
Signed Performance In Theatre
Arts, HealthTo encourage the provision of sign language interpreted performances of the highest quality to ensure that the wide range of cultural experience in the UK is accessible to Deaf people whose first/preferred language is British Sign Language (BSL). Achieve this by links with and support of theatres and other arts venues, producers, theatre interpreters, Deaf presenters and Deaf people/organisations
London Master Classes
ArtsLondon Master Classes is an organisation devoted to promoting public teaching by leading performers working with advanced music students and young professionals before audiences in major London venues.
Confraternity Of Saint James
Arts, Beneficiary groupprovides library facilities in support of the sister charity no 1091140 - a company registered by guarantee
Warton Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupRegular monthly meetings and activity groups such as days out, craft & theatre.
The Younger Generation Theatre Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo give young people between the ages of 8 to 18 the opportunity to perform on a professional stage
Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Y Ffor, Pwllheli/pwyllgor Eisteddfod Gadeiriol, Y Ffor
Arts, Beneficiary groupOrganises an Eisteddfod once a year where children from the age of 4 years to adults compete for trophies and money prizes.
Greenwich Historical Society
Arts, HeritageTo encourage and assist in the study of historic Greenwich, to receive corresponding lectures and presentations, to publish an annual Journal of appropriate articles
Great Livermere Village Memorial Hall
Arts, FacilitiesThe hall is situated on the outskirts of the village with off road parking.Musical eveningsCoffee morningsBand practiceVillage fun dayAuctionsMens BreakfastQuiz NightsDances
Newton's Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationFINANCIALY ASSIST IN THE FORM OF SMALL GRANTS TO STUDENTS LIVING IN THE PARISH OF HARTSHILL, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 23. ALSO GIVES GRANTS FOR BOOKS TO THE LOCAL SCHOOLS.
The Research Into Lost Knowledge Organisation Trust
ArtsThe key activities of the charities being the annual conference, a bi-annual magazine and a series of public lectures which are open to members and non-members have continued to be delivered.
Edenbridge Town Band
Arts, ResearchEdenbridge Town Band is a brass band. The band performs concerts to the general public It also educates the public in the arts and science and in particular the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities.
The Luther Greenwood Memorial Festival
ArtsThe holding of a Festival of Music, Speech & Drama, and Dance.
Sweyne Choral Society
ArtsChoral Society.
Weston, Banwell And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for members aged between 10-26 years. YFC offers young people the opportunity to gain skills and confidence in public speaking, sports, cultural skills like dancing, drama, entertainments, pantomime and stockjudging, skills for life, training, social events and meetings.
Essex Police Memorial Trust
Arts, Saving of livesThe Trust operates within the Essex Police area and ensures that Officers and civilian employees who are killed in the line of duty are remembered. To that end, a roll of honour, a book of remembrance and a memorial stone have been placed at Police Headquarters Chelmsford in their memory. Other memorials situated within and outside the Essex Police area are also maintained.
Highfield Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, ReligionWe perform concerts mainly at local churches and church halls to allow them to raise money. We also have our own fund raising concerts and part of that money is donated to the local charity's such as Halton Haven Hospice.At our Christmas concert we donated to the charity Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. These performances take place mainly on Merseyside and in Cheshire.
Llanelli District Music And Drama Club
ArtstO PROMOTE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND TO ORGANISE VISITS TO THEATRES AND CONCERTS
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.