Arts Charities
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National Youth Ballet Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe Charity's activities include the creation, production and performance of ballets for young people with the purposeof involving them in all aspects of a production including choreography, music, costumes, props and stagemake-up. Teaching and rehearsals for the main company takes place over several months, including a residential summer school, and culminates performances at major theatres.
Esea Contemporary LTD
Arts, Charitable activitiesCentre for Chinese Contemporary Art aims to advance the education of the public in contemporary Chinese arts and culture. Our work covers four main areas; exhibitions, education, agency work and advocacy which includes training, conferences and publications.
Contemporary Applied Arts
ArtsContemporary Applied Arts (CAA)is committed to promoting the best of British craftmanship.The aim is to educate through series of educational talks and preserve,promote and improve fine craftmanship in Great Britain.In fullfilling these objectives CAA shows the work of the UK's leading talent selected through a rigorous application.
Central Jamia Masjid Southall
Arts, Education, ReligionCharity provides to the Muslim community (1) organise regular prayers religious social and cultural functions and festival for Muslim community, (2) provide religious education, Holy Quran, the Sunnah & Arabic, English and Urdu, (3) provide burial services to the community, organise school visits & curriculum activities in the Masjid and to develop good relations with non Muslims.
Westminster School Scholarship And Bursary Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWestminster School educates children from 7 through to 18 and aims widen access as much as possible. It also aims to provide excellence in sporting and extra-curricular activities, notably artistic, musical and social skills. The aim of this charity is to fund scholarships and bursaries for pupils attending the School. This fund is a restricted fund for this purpose.
Society For Computers And Law
ArtsProduction of IT law and legal IT magazine "Computers & Law"; Development & maintenance of an educational website www.scl.org: Provision of an educational programme in London and the regions and on-line CPD training via the website. Research into current IT law issues and relevant IT; Considering and as appropriate responding to relevant government initiatives
NMC Recordings LTD
ArtsNMC believes that new music is a dynamic and engaging art. We seek to discover and share exceptional work that inspires and challenges. NMC:- produces high quality recordings of outstanding work by British composers- works with leading artists and ensembles- promotes these recordings to expand worldwide audiences for contemporary music- preserves this creativity for generations to come
The Summer School Foundation
Arts, EducationThe charity promotes education in music and related arts for public benefit, including performance, composition and interdisciplinary practice. It delivers this through The Music Summer School and Festival (MSSF), an inclusive programme for musicians at all stages. MSSF provides high-quality tuition, collaborative opportunities and public concerts, alongside bursaries and outreach to widen access
General Federation Of Trade Unions Educational Trust
ArtsThe principle object of the Trust is to provide educational courses and seminars for the individual members of the trade unions who are affiliated to the General Federation of Trade Unions, and undertake research work for the affiliated trade unions. It also produces publications and carries out project work in support of these activities and for the wider benefit of the community.
Mid Devon Town And Country Show Society Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTo promote and advance agriculture for the benefit of the public and to seek and generally improve and publicise it in all its branches and to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts and connections with it.For the primary purpose of raising money for the pursuance of its Principal Objects to hold an annual agricultural show.
Community Of The Holy Cross
Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo serve God, promote the spread of the Christian religion, by teaching, publications and acts of mercy. To provide accommodation, food and rest for those in mental, physical or spiritual distress. By giving of grants to various institutions, for the Promotion of Religion, Medical, Relief of Poverty etc., both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Hindu Cultural Society, Slough
Arts, Professions, ReligionProvision of Central place of Hindu worship with priests performing religious activities and ceremonies conducting public worship and prayers.Facilities to provide religious functions , celebrating with the public all Hindu festivals.Religions function relating to birth marriages & deaths.Provide central place for Hindu cultural social & educational activities based on Hindu principles.
Wavelength Charity Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareAiming to tackle the effects of loneliness and isolation internationally and within the UK by providing representation, advice, equipment, fostering cooperation, undertaken research and developing initiatives. Particular older people, people who are vulnerable or disabled and people who are disadvantage by illness or social isolation. Priority is given work that significantly relieve loneliness.
Pushkin House Trust
Arts, HousingThe Pushkin House Trust promotes Russian culture via an extensive programme of lectures, readings, concerts, exhibitions, film and language training. Pushkin House is open Monday to Friday 9.30-18.00 and for evening events. The House offers a range of facilities including a lecture theatre, teaching rooms and a library.
Four Corners Limited
ArtsWe are an educational charity and unique centre for film and photography devoted to artistic and technical excellence. For 30 years we've been nurturing talent in an environment where award winning artists work alongside new talent. We are London's longest established centre for independent film production and training, and provide access to some of the best professional darkrooms in London.
Experimental Psychology Society
Arts, Health, ResearchThe Experimental Psychology Society is for the furtherance of scientific enquiry within the field of Psychology and cognate subjects. It holds periodical meetings at which papers are read and discussions are held. It disseminates information & educational material made available as a consequence of psychological reaearch, including publication of the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology.
Lewisham Youth Theatre LTD
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvide workshops both in performing and technical skills leading to full public productions. The youth theatre and workshops are free to those that take part. From our base at the Broadway Theatre we provide a thriving centre available to young people of all ages within LB Lewisham to participate without exclusion due to economic or social background.
Cornwall Theatre Company Limited
ArtsAs the most westerly, all-year round arts venue in the country, The Acorn, Penzance delivers a wide range of quality cultural activities to a broad demographic. It exists to enhance the quality of life for the people, visitors and artists of West Cornwall, though the development and presentation of diverse performing arts to local people at affordable prices.
Bath Mozartfest Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote and foster the education of the public in and around the City of Bath in all aspects of the life and music of Mozart.
Economic History Society
Arts, HeritageTHE ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY EXISTS TO:PROMOTE THE STUDY OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ESTABLISH CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ISSUE THE ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW;PUBLISH AND SPONSOR OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;HOLD AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE;TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING KINDRED PURPOSES.
The Royal National Theatre Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe education of the public in the art of drama and the promotion of their appreciation of classical and modern drama in all its artistic forms at the Royal National Theatre (the NT"); the relief of past or present employees of the NT who are in necessitous circumstances; as ancilliary to the above objects, to support the NT in its aims to further the appreciation of classical and modern drama.
Forward Arts Foundation
ArtsForward Arts Foundation promotes the enjoyment, discovery and sharing of poetry, celebrating excellence in poetry and widening its audience. Our annual programmes include National Poetry Day, the Forward Prizes for Poetry and the Forward Books of Poetry.
Headway Swindon And District
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe charity provides advice and support to the adult survivors of acquired and traumatic brain injury, their families and carers. The charity runs a headway house which as well as providing a safe meeting place also provides facilities for improving social and educational skills. Through cognitive exercises, games, projects, discussion, art and music, headway helps clients rediscover skills they e
Marx Memorial Library
Arts, Heritage, ResearchProvision of a library of books, manuscripts and periodicals relating to the science of marxism, the history of socialism and the working class movement and the development of education provision thereof. Printing catalogues, bibliographies & other materials. Providing lectures & guided tours for the public & for students.
Ealing Junior Music School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchEaling Junior Music School is a registered Charitable Trust that offers music education on Saturdays to children aged from 3 to 18 years old. The declared Objects of the Trust are to advance education in the art and science of music by establishing a School for the teaching of music.See our website www.ejms.org.uk for fuller details of our activities.
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.