Arts Charities
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Hospital Radio Hillingdon
Arts, HealthProvides radio broadcast services exclusively to patients in the Hillingdon Hospital.
The Bookham And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthRecording and provision of memory sticks of information extracted from local newspapers and other sources and read by volunteers for the benefit of blind or partially sighted people in the area of Ashtead, Bookham,Effingham, East Horsley and Leatherhead in Surrey.
The Baldwin Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe aims of the Charity are to help both adults and children with reading (literacy) diffculties and to aid them by supplying a suitable reading programme together iwth teaching help as required.
Whitechapel Am
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, HousingThe objectives of the Charity are to inform, educate and relieve sickness, infirmity, and/or old age amongst persons living in Central and East London, by providing a local broadcasting service for hospitals, hospices, old persons homes and/or similar institutions, and wherever possible, providing a similar service to the local community to assist patients receiving - Care In The Community.
One Foundation Organisation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageCurrently operate a Saturday School, helping children age 5 years and upwards.We support the teaching of Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, SATs preparation and homework.We support teaching of Black History.We organise trips both educational and social.
The Eve Baker Trust
ArtsThe preservation and conservation of historic wall paintings, sculpture and other works of creative expression as well as the advancement of education and research in these fields.
Hounslow Toy Library
Arts, Beneficiary groupActivities are as previously outlined. Provide a library service for toys & equipment for use by disabled children. Provide information & support to families who have a disabled child & to professionals working with disabled children.Offer 2 "drop-in" sessions each week for families & professionals, as well as offering extra sessions to groups of disabled children.
Mencop (west Herts)
ArtsCarol singing in Abbots Langley. No other activities in 2010
The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust
ArtsThis small charity disseminates a 'learning-by-doing' experience of making, via low-tech, environmentally sustainable & creative means, in order to benefit those who wish to deepen their own innate skills capacity. This was the ethos of the late Michael Murray, craftsman, who formed the trust to help empower and raise people's confidence in the use of their own hands.
Charitable Association Of The Friends Of Swindon Young Musicians
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe charity exists to secure the future of young musicians in Swindon Wiltshire and the surrounding area. The charity provides support to young musicians and values access to music for all young people from all backgrounds.
Global Coalition For Youth Employment
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Educationprovide support to charities dealing with youth led activities in environmental, community & employment problemsusing conferences, research studies, drama, making of books and public performances both in the UK and internationally
Friends Of Nutfield Choir
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, ResearchTO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, PARTICULARLY RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR CHORAL MUSIC, IN ALL ITS ASPECTS, BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS AND BY SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE ASSOCIATION THROUGH ITS COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.
Halski's Grant
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo give a grant to a boy or girl willing to study the Polish language or culture in Poland, or in the event of lack of candidate to a Polish boy or girl willing to study English in this country, on the given and accepted conditions as set out page IV of the will.
Advancement Of Film Education Charitable Trust
Arts, EducationAFECT uniquely provides professional standard practical part-time 16mm training, with subsequent opportunity for film-making, for those who have neither the time nor money to attend full-time school, yet seek prolonged and serious involvement.
Harrow Film Makers
ArtsProduction of videos for competitions & public shows, to further the art of videography.
Harefield Hospital Television
Arts, HealthProvision of TV services to Patients, Staff & the Trust.
A R Copeland Memorial Trust Fund
Arts, EducationASSIST STUDENTS OF MODERN LANGUAGES AT THE SEWELL PARK HIGH SCHOOL, NORWICH TO PERFECT THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF MODERN LANGUAGES BY PERIODS OF RESIDENCE IN THE COUNTRIES CONCERNED.
The Warmley War Memorial Hall And Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, HeritageEducational groupsPre School and toddlers music and movementSpecial needs groupsSenior Citizens groupsAppeals fundraising committeeCommunity activity and social groupsFitness groups and snookerPrivate functions
Robert Ryce's Charity
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareMAKE SMALL GRANTS TO SCHOOL LEAVERS, APPRENTICES AND THOSE ATTENDING FURTHER EDUCATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS,TOOLS, SPECIAL CLOTHING, AND FEES ETC. TO ASSIST THEM IN PURSUING THEIR CHOSE TRADE OR PROFFESSION.
The Stradbroke Exhibition Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionProvides grants of money "to promote the education in accordance with the principles and doctrines of The Church of England of persons resident in the Ecclesiastical parish of All Saints Stradbroke and neighbourhood". Requests of an educational purpose could range from books and computers to travel and course fees, will be considered.
The Griffiths, Lincolnshire And Thomas Trust
Arts, Facilities, Heritage(1) PROVIDING OBJECTS FOR EXHIBITION AT ANY MUSEUM AND MAINTAINED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF HIGH WYCOMBE. (2) IN DEVELOPING THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF THE ARTS. (3) IN ENHANCING THE LITERARY FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE INHABITANTS OF HIGH WYCOMBE. (4) FOR ANY CHARITIABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF HIGH WYCOMBE. PART OF THE LAND SHALL BE USED AS ORNAMENTAL GARDEN
The Writtle Library And Reading Room
Arts, EducationThe scheme provides for the former school premises to be used for amongst other things the advancement of education by means of a library and reading room for the benefit of the people of Writtle and the surrounding areas.
The Friends Of Redbridge Music School
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, Social welfareFundraise to provide financial support to Redbridge music service. We assist in purchase of musical instruments, sheet music and other requests from teachers at the school. We provide financial assistance to pupils for tuition at the request of Director in cases of financial difficulty. We provide financial support to educational trips abroad and at home.
Julius Grant Prize Fund
ArtsThe aim of the Julius Grant Essay Prize fund is to encourage research in the Paper Industry. The Committee ask for essay submissions and these are then reviewed by an esteemed panel of judges. The winner has their work published in a respectable industry magazine, there is also a £1000 prize fund.
The Clay Fund
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageGIVE MONEY TO SUPPORT MISCELLANEOUS "GOOD CAUSES" - NATIONALLY-KNOWN CHARITIES (GENERALLY, NOT THE HUGE FUNDS), LOCAL CHURCHES (RESTORATION APPEALS &C.), A LOCAL CLASSICAL-MUSIC TRUST; AND ALSO, PARTICULARLY, INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL NEEDS IN THE GAMBIAN VILLAGE OF JAMBANJELLY.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,882 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.