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6,454
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Springboard Project

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Springboard Project works with children and young people with or without disabilities and their families by providing inclusive play and leisure opportunities.

Latest Income: £469,100
Areas of Operation: Sutton
Status: Registered
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The Ratiu Family Charitable Foundation

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage

1. Adavancement of education of the public 2. Relief of poverty3. Promotion and furtherance of education and research concerning history, geography, culture, arts, music, literature, language, industries and economy of Romania and Romanian people4. Publishing the results of any such research at the discretion of the Trustees5. Relief of Romanian refugees in the United Kingdom

Latest Income: £468,712
Areas of Operation: Romania
Status: Registered
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The Leeds Amateur Operatic Society

Arts

To provide the opportunity to talented individuals to perform in 'professional' musical theatre productions. To support other charities from the proceeds of these productions when they are financially successful

Latest Income: £467,588
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Henry Wood Hall Limited

Arts, Heritage

To provide a world class environment for the rehearsal and recording of classical music.To act as a venue for music based educational projects.To maintain Henry Wood Hall as a grade II listed building.

Latest Income: £466,361
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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The Musical Museum

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage

OPERATION OF A MUSEUM OF AUTOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED ARCHIVES FOR THE GERERAL EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC

Latest Income: £465,781
Areas of Operation: Hounslow
Status: Registered
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Covent Garden Social And Crafts Centre Association

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of central London, including Covent Garden, St Giles and Bloomsbury, the area bounded by the Strand, Aldwych, Kingsway, Great Russell Street and Charing Cross Road to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure and educational occupations with the object of improving the condition of life for said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £464,305
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Jewish Literary Foundation

Arts, Heritage, Religion

The aim of the Jewish Literary Foundation is to stimulate and encourage the reading of books on every aspect of Jewish thought, life, literature and history and culture.

Latest Income: £461,957
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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The Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre

Arts, Health

Lectures and retreats are held on a regular basis at the centre. The meditation room is used for daily services, and for private prayer and contemplation. The bookshop has a large stock of books on Vedanta and related subjects. The centre provides support for the philanthropic work of other Ramakrishna Math and Mission centres.

Latest Income: £458,236
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Friends Of The Nations' Libraries

Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage

Grants to promote the acquisition by national and regional libraries and archives of printed books, manuscripts and records of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or such like interest and to assist the libraries in any other way which the Charity considers appropriate.

Latest Income: £457,571
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Springfields Horticultural Society Limited

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

To act as a horticultural society and to promote the study and practice of horticulture in all its branches and in particular, the cultivation and development of all varieties of flowers grown from bulbs and corms.

Latest Income: £456,859
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Foundation For Community Dance

Arts

THE UK DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION FOR COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATORY DANCE

Latest Income: £452,106
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Bankside Gallery Limited

Arts, Heritage, Housing

The charity is home to the Royal Watercolour Society and The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, promotes selling exhibitions, educational courses and workshopsIt welcomes the need to carry out its activities for the benefit of the public, offering free admission to its exhibitions and working to increase its education work in the local community and beyond.

Latest Income: £447,752
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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Young Actors' Theatre Islington

Arts, Beneficiary group

Promotes and advances the education of children and young people, particularly in the art of drama, by means of giving instruction in and promoting a study practice programme and teaching of all subjects connected with theatre and drama.

Latest Income: £447,451
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Magic Me

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Magic Me is an intergenerational arts charity building stronger and more cohesive communities. We foster wellbeing, combat social isolation and reduce loneliness by bringing younger and older people together through extraordinary creative activities. Based in Tower Hamlets, we work across East London and Essex, while our training, consultancy, and publications share our practice nationwide.

Latest Income: £445,797
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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British Youth Opera

Arts, Beneficiary group

A year round programme of workshops, masterclasses and an extended rehearsal period leading to fully staged productions at a London theatre. This programme is designed to give emerging singers, musicians and technical trainees at the start of their careers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment with a fully professional team.

Latest Income: £445,530
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Charities Administered In Connection With The Bunyan Meeting

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion

The Charity aims to a) provide grants to individuals in Bedford, usually members of the Bunyan Meeting non-conformist Church, b) provide a grant towards the Church ministry,c) maintain the fabric of the church, manse and other investment buildings, d) maintain, operate and publicise the world - renowned John Bunyan Museum and library.

Latest Income: £445,226
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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The Friend Publications Limited

Arts, Religion

The production and publishing of a weekly and quarterly magazine for the benefit of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, for the purpose of propagating the religious teaching of that Society and of promoting interest in its work.

Latest Income: £444,169
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Radio Lollipop (uk) Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health

Volunteers supporting and playing with children in hospital.Providing a radio service to children in hospital

Latest Income: £443,468
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Suffolk Naturalists' Society

Arts, Environment

The Society promotes the study, recording and publishing of information concerning the wildlife of Suffolk, along with its geology and geomorphology. Each year the Society publishes two journals in addition to a newsletter. Its wildlife recorders regularly provide information to other similar organisations and conservation bodies within the county.

Latest Income: £437,798
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Musicspace Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group

To provide a community based music therapy service for children, young people and adults throughout Bristol and the South West region

Latest Income: £436,604
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Scarborough Survivors

Arts, Education

A user-led organisation with the emphasis on self-help and sharing information gained by personal experiences. A key element is to represent the voice of the service user both locally and nationally.The Resource Centre offers meaningful activities four afternoons per week, those activities include:- Computer classes, Reading group, Drama & Movement, Art, Paper Crafts, Music and many more.

Latest Income: £436,484
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The International Institute For Conservation Of Historic And Artistic Works

Arts

IIC is an independent international organisation supported by individual and institutional members. It serves as a forum among professionals with responsibility for the conservation of cultural heritage. It advances knowledge, practice and standards for conservation through its publications and conferences. It promotes professional excellence and public awareness through its awards and grants.

Latest Income: £435,275
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Odiham Consolidated Charities

Arts, Education, Housing

The main activity of the charity is to run the Almshouses at Gurney Court, Benford Court and The Old Court, Odiham. In addition to running these Almshouses, the Trustees seek to fulfil the wishes of their benefactors by relieving need in the Parish and by making donations to three local schools in the form of library grants.

Latest Income: £431,577
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Mackintosh Foundation

Arts, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Social welfare

to promote and develop theatrical, musical and dramatic arts; relieve suffering from and promote research into the causes & treatment of AIDS/Cancer; provide for medical research generally and relief of sickness; relief for the homeless and poverty stricken;promotion of the conservation, protection & enhancement in the UK of nature & the amenities of the countryside inc. areas of natural beauty.

Latest Income: £424,160
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Society For The Promotion Of Roman Studies

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage

The Society is the leading organisation in the UK for those interested in the study of Rome and the Roman Empire. Its scope is wide, covering Roman history, archaeology, literature and art to about A.D. 700. It supports a programme of publication, a large library, summer schools, archaeology, and an annual lecture programme. It makes annual grants to schools and archaeological projects.

Latest Income: £423,924
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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.