Arts Charities
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The Avon Talking Magazine Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthWe are a small local charity run entirely by volunteers. We provide blind and partially sighted people with a monthly audio magazine. our aim is to provide a variety of general-interest magazine articles together with a selection of factual and news-related items. By making full use of the Royal Mail 'Articles for the Blind' service we are able to provide this facility without any charge.
Breinton Relief In Need Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Breinton Relief in Need Charity provides financial relief to needy people who live in the parish of Breinton, near Hereford. All forms of need are covered, including financial support for young people's education, such as help with buying educational books or equipment or help with buying equipment to enable them to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
The Higher Education In Art And Design Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe HEAD Trust is a registered charity and is dedicated to the advancement of public education through the appreciation of art, craft and design. In 2014-15 a grant of ?5000 was given to the Sorrell Foundation to support the production of a video 'CreativeJourney' that provides art, design and media careers information for young people.
Bournemouth And Wessex Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthTo provide on memory sticks, audio tapes, CDs and audio files on a website, local news for the blind or partially sighted, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Purbeck and East Dorset area.
Toddington Music Society
Arts, EducationMusic society providing concerts in Toddington and providing a scholarship each year to a young musician from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire
The Pioneer Health Centre Ltd.
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthPHC continues the ideas of the Peckham Experiment, a famous study into health, where community of families discovered how to live a fuller life. Children and couples flourished and habits of healthy living developed. We have a unique stock of books and audiovisual materials that have inspired innovators worldwide.
The H J C Stevens Organ Scholarship Fund
Arts, Education, ReligionTo assist young organists in gaining experience of working with a professional choir in a famous London church.
The Colne Philharmonic Orchestra
ArtsTo perform classical music in North Essex and Suffolk, bringing music to as wide an audience as possible.
Northern Air Hospital Radio
Arts, HealthHospital Broadcasing
Eccleshall Bellringer's Belfry Fund
Arts, ReligionChurch Tower Bell Ringing
Southend And District Hospital Radio Service
Arts, Education, HealthProviding a radio service to patients of Southend University Hospital
The Southlake Mother And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social welfarevarious activities for pre-school children including singing, stories, crafts, puzzles, role play, construction, ride-on toys, climbing, social interaction. Also, summer outings and Christmas parties.
English Bridge Workshop Limited
Arts, HeritageProvision of studio space to local artists, gallery available for exhibitions, community space available for workshops, classes and rehersals
Southend Toy Library Fhc
Arts, Beneficiary groupOPERATE FROM LIGHTHOUSE CHILD DEVELOPEMENT CENTRE, SNAKES LANE SOUTHEND, PROVIDING A LOAN SCHEME FOR EQUIPMENT & SPECIALISED TOYS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ALSO RUN A SHORT BREAK SCHEME FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND MANY ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARDS THIS GROUP OF CHILDREN-RAISES ALL ITS OWN FUNDS
City Of Wolverhampton Choir
ArtsChoral society - rehearsing and performing in the Wolverhampton area.
Wickford And District Talking Newspaper For The Blind
Arts, HealthTalking Newspaper for partially sighted people
Harpfields Parent Teacher And Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFUND RAISING FOR HARPFIELD PRIMARY ACADEMY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FAYRES, RAFFLES, DISCOS, FILM NIGHTS.
Tottenham War Services Institute
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingIn 2020 trustees made the decision to move from a London hub to participate in other parts of the country; opening their remit to further aid ex-forces and the wider community as follows: - General welfare support and help. - The arts, music and theatre - Learn for the Future Project -Training and development - Sustainable growing for the future - Help with housing - Social Enterprise formation
Dersingham Evening Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupProvision of meeting with speakers and demonstrations, coffee mornings, outings, craft and book club and new interests
Killington Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThis is a purely local charity to help children in the village of Killington with educational expenses, cost of uniforms, books and university expenses.
Arena Touring Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity's activities are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education through Theatre In Education and appreciation of the arts. Arena tour devised and scripted plays, mainly to schools, reaching audiences who may not otherwise have the opportunity to see live performance. We work in mainstream and special schools across the age range. Workshops for young people also feature in our work
Pwyllgor Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Bodffordd / Bodffordd Eisteddfod Committee
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The Playgoers Society Of Dartington Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisurePlaygoers has been providing regular theatrical entertainment of educational, cultural and artistic value, in and around Dartington for over 70 years. It has about 70 members, aged 15 to 80 involved in acting, directing, producing, set building, props, stage management, front of house, lighting, costumes etc.Performances include rehearsed play readings, workshops and full play productions.
Witchampton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyAs part of the larger WI movement,we aim to enable women interested in rural life, including arts,crafts and sciences to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance our education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international. We seek to give women the opportuniy of working together to put these ideals into practice.
The Fellowship Of The Lord's Day In Wales (cymdeithas Dydd Yr Arglwydd Yng Nghymru)
Arts, ReligionThe charity supports all the Christian Churches of every denomination in its loyalty to Sunday as a day of worship. It publishes every year a magazine called Inheritance/Et Feddlaeth which appears in March and October, and also holds an annual festival which rotates in North and South Wales.
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.