Arts Charities
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North Bradley Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, HeritageProvides speakers and demonstrators for members that encourages then to take part in various activities or receive knowledge in subjects that will interest them such as crafts and local history as well as advancing their skills for their own benefit and of the local community.
Barrow Band
ArtsTEACHING PERSONS OF ALL AGES TO PLAY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS.PUBLIC PERFORMANCES INCLUDING CONTESTS AND CONCERTS.
Winchester Charity School Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HousingTo provide assistance by way of grants to children attending higher education in the Winchester area whose home and/or personal circumstances are such that financial support for the purchase of books and other learning material is very beneficial.
The Fitzhugh Library
Arts, ProfessionsThe library collects the printed word and photographs on a wide variety of subjects which are related to the County Palatinate of Durham and the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ronaldkirk. It includes botany to zoology and mining to religion to architecture. It is a serious research facility used and available to everybody.
Caddington Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, HousingWe are a village run baby and toddler group, catering for 0-4 year olds.We run in term time, every Wednesday morning from 9.30am-11.30am.Our activities include craft table - themed each week, role play, home corner, sing-a-long music time, dressing up, small world, baby area for pre-walkers and soft play area.
Seaford Silver Band
ArtsPerformance of Brass Band music for local organisations, including free performance for charities. Free continuous tuition for new members, available to any member of the public regardless of age and gender
Friends Of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust
Arts, AssociationsThe Trust was established to assist The Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society with concert expenses whilst promoting the art of music. The normal Modus Operandi is for the Orchestra to contact the Trust when it is in need of assistance and for the Trustees then to consider that request sympathetically and make a grant at their discretion.
The Malvern Singers
ArtsThe Malvern Singers is a choral society, with the aim to foster the love of good music, entertain the public and assist charitable organisations.
The Catholic Association Of Performing Arts (caapa)
Arts, ReligionTo make provision to meet the spiritual needs of those members of the Catholic church who are members of the theatrical profession. To give assistance to members in need.
Rotary Club Of Keynsham Trust Fund
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo raise money by holding such events as a Harvest Supper, President's Picnic, Concerts etc.By collecting at local stores. By sponsorship. By donation.To donate money to other worthy nominated, in sponsoring local young people in worthy endevours. Rotary charities in general
Worcestershire Guild Of Weavers, Spinners And Dyers
ArtsTo inform and increase knowledge of textiles in the fields of spinning, weaving and dyeing to help maintain the continued use of these crafts.
The Alkan Society
ArtsPROMOTING AWARENESS OF THE LIFE AND WORK OF ALKAN (1813-1888) THROUGH CONCERTS, PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH.
Crewe And Nantwich District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthThe Crewe and Nantwich Talking Newspaper provides a weekly service containing local news to its listeners who, are in the main visually impaired. The USB sticks are sent out to listeners each week and delivered back to the Talking Newspaper Office by the Royal Mail, as part of a national service to the blind.
Christian Mens Network
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Education, Religion- Mentoring of Men / Young Men (Youth)- Prison visits / ministry- Teaching based on The Bible with special emphasis on "the role & responsibilities of men" in all areas of society- Distribution of Books and DVDs- All are invited, non-denominational (entry criteria is being born male)
Eisteddfod Y Groglith, Dinas Mawddwy Committee
ArtsCultural activites. Holding competitions open to individuals and choirs throughout Wales.
John Stockton Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesGives grants to individual students & apprentices residing in named villages/parishes, under 25 years old, for books, equipment, tools & fees.
The Enfield Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthRelieves the visually impaired or those labouring under some permanent or temporary incapacity or disability which makes reading a strain by the provision of a range of materials in alternative formats and media. These currently comprise weekly local news and a magazine issued three times per annum in digital media format.
Eye On The Wild
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentTHE PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTS, THE FLORA AND FAUNA, AND PEOPLES THROUGH TOURISM EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND TRAINING. Employment Placement & Training for Film & Media companies support including; Prop and Costume, Work Experience and Practical Set Work. War Zones, Support, Educational Facilities and acknowledge of other small global groups via our "Guardians of the Communities" facebook page.
Oakham United Charities
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Charity distributes funds from Charity of Henry Forster (United Charities) and, since 1996, the Rutland Society of Industry as small grants to students/apprentices living in the County of Rutland. These grants are awarded annually towards the purchase of books and equipment.The Charity distributes funds from the Charities of John Green and Mary Davie to those in need in Oakham.
First Steps Parent And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareParent and Toddler Group providing crafts/refreshments and activities for local parents/carers and children
Llanarth Eisteddfod (eisteddfod Llanarth)
ArtsWe have an Eisteddfod every year where people donate to us we charge at the door this covers for the prizes for the competitions
Backwell Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesBackwell Toddler Group currently runs two parent/carer and child sessions a week from the Backwell Parish Hall. The sessions are open to all babies, toddlers and pre-school age children. We provide an opportunity to play with toys, participate in craft and singing activities and snacks are provided.
Grantham And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthTALKING NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE
The Kew Guild
Arts, LeisureArranging events and trips to various places of horticultural or botanical interest.Provision of Diploma Prizes.Arranging and promoting of the Annual Dinner and AGM Soiree.Managing the Award Scheme, publicising the availability of these funds and making awards.Publishing suitable articles in a Journal and disseminating information using the website of the Kew Guild.
Heswall Musical Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProvide entertainment to the public of Wirral by way of performing light operatic shows, reviews and concerts. Raise funds for other local charities.
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.