Arts Charities
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Hatfield Philharmonic Orchestra
Arts, EducationPresentation of orchestral concerts to the general public.
City Of Bath Bach Choir
ArtsSupporting and promoting the musical culture of the local community via singing.
The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund
Arts, Social welfareRelief and assistance for present and former orchestral members of Philharmonia Orchestra
Woolton Boys' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide opportunities of play, education and other diversionary activities in the safe environment of our youth centre for young people aged 8 to 25 years, but prioritising our work with 13 to 19 year olds. Our work includes sport, art & craft, music & dance, group activities, residential trips and educational projects.
Alderney Manor Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, ReligionProviding safe free space for vulnerable groups, providing meeting space for childrens groups, yoga, line dancing, dance groups, Poole Pentecostal Church. Raising funds for cancer patients, running annual community events
Bluebird Society For The Disabled
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthTransporting elderly and disabled persons to club activities, outings, theatre trips, hospitals, doctor appointments as required all at cost prices. We do not receive any funding local or national.
Pegswood Recreation Ground And Social Welfare Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareFriendship Group, Dominoes, Bingo, Tea Dance, Tribal Dancing, Snooker, Line Dancing, Carpet Bowls, Whist Drive, Irish Country Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Table Tennis, Drum Classes and Children's Dance Class, Taekwondo, PIYo, Tai Chi and Eskrima. We also have 2 large halls and a kitchen which are rented out for children's parties, discos, over 50's lunches.
Hastleon Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsTraining and performance of musical theatre productions. Donations from profits and sale of programmes given to local charities.
Congresbury Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, LeisureCongresbury War Memorial Hall is the home for the following:Memorial Hall Mixed and Teams,Monday and Thursday Badminton Teams,Zumba Classes,Bingo evening, Congresbury Singers Rehearsal sessions, Weston Brass Rehearsal Room,Social Club,Book Sale Location,Morris Men Rehearsal locationExercise ClassesStreetdance classes,Airmodellers meeting and flying practice
Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson
Arts, EducationThe establishment and maintenance of choral scholarships at Hereford Cathedral School.
Tring Choral Society
ArtsChoral Society performing 3 concerts annually.
Leverton Leisure Centre
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe provide all ages with activities to use at our centre including ballroom dancing, bingo, indoor carpet bowls, indoor & outdoor model car racing, young farmers club, dances, roller skating.
Lodge Moors Community Association
Arts, Associations, Health, LeisureLuncheon Club , Indoor Bowls, Bingo, Drama Club, Keep Fit, Townswomen's Guild and Disabled Group, keep fit, Wood turners , Mini pamper sessions, Auction, MS Society, Street Sports (during winter months).
Edmund Barnes Charity For Organ And Choir Fund Of Wimborne Minster
ArtsThe Organ and Choir Fund for Wimborne Minster
William Cowper Pre-School Nursery (toftwood)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-School learning, painting, drawing, singing, listening to stories, role play, jigsaws, games. outside play equipment.
Sidmouth Choral Society
ArtsWeekly rehearsals to encourage education and appreciation of choral music culminating in 2 or 3 concerts per year
John Moores Painting Prize Trust
ArtsPromotion of an exhibition of contemporary painting or other visual art, currently every two years
Laleham Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProviding a weekly meeting place for numerous community activities such as dancing, pilates, yoga, children's groups for music,etc,, Darby & Joan Club for the elderly. In addition there are random weekly events for adult and children,s parties and Village events
Dashmash Sikh Temple
Arts, Leisure, ReligionReligious ceremonies, including birth, marriages and death ceremonies. Religious & cultural education. Educate local & other communities about Sikh religion & culture tradition. Celebrate Sikh festivals. Sports & social recreation etc.
Atherton Welfare Institute
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary groupProvide bingo three times a week for locals. Dog training classes every fortnight. White ensign assoc every fortnight. Drama classes for children. Band practice nights.
Sherborne West End Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe object of the Charity is to provide facilities for the inhabitants of Sherborne West End and the neighbourhood that can be used for the advancement of education, social welfare for recreation and leisure time activities.Currently groups regularly using the facilities are Pre-school, WI, Friendship club, Community Church, Brownies, Slimming world, Dance classes, Bowls.
Penrith Evergreen Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisurePenrith Evergreen is a community building, which can be hired for a various activities, including personal parties. Currently several organisations hire our building for dance, zumba, tai boxing, salsa, moky, indoor bowling, senior citizens club, childrens holiday club, flower club, organ club, pipers club.
Higgs And Cooper's Educational Charity
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe charity provides grants to young people who live in or were born in Charlton Kings and are under the age of 25. These grants are made for educational purposes - e.g. funding towards National Curriculum history trips, music lessons, activities associated with Guiding and Scouting (such as international gatherings), support for university or college education.
Alveston Youth Centre Committee
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvide and maintain a Youth Centre building for the use of both youth and adult groups for activities such as Scouting, Keep Fit, Dance Classes and other sporting and ad hoc uses.
Vitus Arts Limited
ArtsWorks with community arts organisations, giving performances and running workshops
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.