Arts Charities
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Walthamstow Historical Society
Arts, HeritageFounded in 1914, to further the study of local history and publish books in which such knowledge would be available for all comers for all time. Monthly meetings held during the winter season with speakers. Also visits and guided tours locally and further afield. Free guided walks around the local Walthamstow area during the summer.
John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund
ArtsThe support of young musicians of Welsh extraction.
Fobbing And Corringham Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureMonthly meetings, speakers on the environment, cookery, crafts, gardening and debates.
Pumpsaint Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchThe main purpose of the WI organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life. It gives women the opportunity to work together and put into practice the ideals for which it stands.
South Broomhill Phab Club
Artscrafts, entertainments,games. Social gatherings.
Chew Valley Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureA rural charity for young people aged between 10-26 years, where they can learn new rural skills and achieve confidence through public speaking competitions, stockjudging and running their own club and fundraising for themselves and the local community. Members also learn to participate in team events such as sports, drama and entertainments, choir and dancing. This is a member led organisation.
Heaton Mersey Youth Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo hold a festival for Music, Vocal & Speech and Drama for Youths only ie under 21 years of age on the first day of our festival.All participants receive a remarks sheet written by a fully qualified adjudicator.
Chester Society Of Natural Science, Literature And Art
Arts, ResearchRegular lectures on subjects relating to the title of the Society.
Edmonton Hundred Historical Society
Arts, HeritageSupports Historical research, publications, lectures and information regarding the Edmonton Hundred area
Sandwich Music Group
Arts, Charity and VCS supportSandwich Music Group put on concerts to raise money for other charities as well as helping group members to improve their playing.
Swansea And Gower Talking Magazine
Arts, HealthThe object of the Association is to relieve the blind, or the partially blind, or those labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity or disability which makes reading a strain, by the provision of recorded media.
The David Canter Memorial Fund
ArtsThe David Canter Memorial Fund offers awards to give financial assistance to those working in the crafts. The fund is open to those who have finished their formal training and are working full-time or part-time but need money for specific projects, eg setting up a workshop, buying equipment, educational work or for research and travel. Awards are made every other year.
Whitfield Parish Hall (village Hall)
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe hold WI classes, meetings, sport activities. social occasions & catering in our new kitchen. The local school cooked in while the school was being renovated, children's partys, line dancing.
Gurbani Centre UK
Arts, ReligionTHE ADVANCEMENT OF SIKH CULTURE RELIGION ART AND HERITAGE EDUCATION AND MUSIC
Little Hempston Parish Lands
ArtsThis charity is advertised in the Littlehempston Parish Magazine once a year and any quiries are dealt by the committee at the general meeting, unless we receive a request for finance and then we will hold a further committee meeting to deal with the request
The Bentlif Wing Trust
Arts, HeritageThe Trustees are responsible for the management and control of the Bentlif Collection at Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery and the use and control of the Galleries under their auspices.
Dorset Association Of Organists
ArtsThe Association promotes the music of the pipe organ by lectures, demonstrations of instruments and their construction, demonstrations of music for organ and for voices, open competitions and by help to organists and choir trainers to improve their standard of performance. Membership is open without restriction to any member of the public.
The Claque Theatre Limited
ArtsProduction of Community Plays and related heritage and community arts projects
The North Of England Musical Tournament Trust
ArtsTo disburse funding for the promotion of musical development in the North of England
Modem
Arts, ReligionMODEM is a national ecumenical Christian network, which encourages authentic dialogue between exponents of leadership, organisation, spirituality and ministry to aid the development of better disciples, community, society and world. It has an established track record of publishing substantial books and a regular newsletter "MODEM Matters". It holds an annual conference.
Godmersham With Crundale Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES TO ENABLE WOMEN INTERESTED IN ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RURAL LIFE, TO IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP, PUBLIC QUESTIONS, MUSIC, CULTURE, HANDICRAFTS, HOME ECONOMICS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND TO IMPROVE RURAL LIFE.
Friends Of West Glamorgan Youth Music
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe 'Friends' exist to promote Youth Music at all levels of ability and attainment and is run by a committee of volunteers who work closely with the West Glamorgan County Music Service. We help to provide financial assistance for ventures in youth music. We also provide practical assistance in the form of stewarding at concerts and organising refreshments at the County Music Centres and Courses.
The Music Hall Guild Of Great Britain And America & The Theatre And Film Guild And The Literary Guild
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage1) To advance education in the history of music hall and theatre performers by undertaking research and identifying, restoring, erecting and beautifying memorials which are of educational interest.2) The promotion, maintenance, improvement and advancement of education through the presentation of Music Hall and Theatre productions and encouragement of the arts.
John Quiller Couch's Foundation
ArtsTo provide a small sum of money for 16 year olds in Lansallos Parish to help with books, travel etc, to further their education.
The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary
Arts, EducationTo apply trust funds for the benefit of the public in the sound development, administration and knowledge of the law in Nottinghamshire by enabling magistrates to attend legal conferences and courses and by providing or assisting in the provision of a law library for them.
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.