Arts Charities
Discover 6,882 Arts charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Dunbar Trust
ArtsHymn Book Publishing
Henry Hoare's Charity For Distribution Of Bibles And Religious Books
ArtsDistribution of Bibles and religious books
Knutsford And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProvides recorded tapes of the local newspaper for the blind or partially sighted and those with a disability which makes reading a strain.
Roger Topping (bread) And Richard Moss
Arts, EducationMaintenance of a library in public elementary schools in Skelmersdale.
The Saint Mary's Church, Hitchin, Bellringers' Association
Arts, Heritage, ReligionTo advance the Christian Religion by promoting bellringing and the bells and installation at St Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Herstmonceux Under Fives Group
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvides opportunity, weekly for parents/carers and their children to meet. We provide play, craft and musical activities.
Cannington Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupMonthly meetings, talks, outings, theatre visits
Robert Bamford Charity
ArtsTo buy books and equipment for students.
Blaina Reading Institute And Library Charity Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Trust is to be used for the benefit of the inhabitants of Blaina in the following ways.(a) The relief of the aged,poor and impotent.(b) The relief of distress and sickness.(c) The improving of the conditions of life for the inhabitants socially and recreationally.(d) The provision and support of educational facilities.
Bybrook Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupMonthly meetings with speakers. craft activies , Theatre Trips,Outing to places of interest.
Wallington Division Of The Girl Guides Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupDay trips for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, crafts, badges,
Preston And District Organists' Association
ArtsReceive donations, make donations to churches (venues of meetings) and issue regular newsletter to members.
Woosehill Mother And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareCraft, Singing, Games, Stories, Summer and Christmas Parties
Brecknock Art Society
ArtsPromotes and encourages practice and appreciation of art through indoor and outdoor painting sessions and tutorials, exhibitions and other related events.
The Audrey Hudson Educational Fund
Arts, EducationPROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS FOR THE PUPILS OF WRENS NEST PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUDLEY.
Wodensborough Senior Citizens Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareLEISURE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR OAP'S MONDAY AND TUESDAYS EVERY WEEK .2 HOURLY SESSION EACH TIME.SOCIAL PARTIES AND DAY TRIPS ALSO DANCING,AND GUEST SPEAKERS
Harpfields Parent Teacher And Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFUND RAISING FOR HARPFIELD PRIMARY ACADEMY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FAYRES, RAFFLES, DISCOS, FILM NIGHTS.
Llanelli And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, Healthprovides a fortnightly talking newspaper service to approximately 250 blind and visually handicapped persons, the majority of whom reside in the Llanelli and District area.
The Charity Of Mrs Catherine Bovey For The Distribution Of Bibles And Other Books In The Ancient Parish Of Flaxley, In The County Of Gloucester.
ArtsProvision of Christian religious/moral books for inhabitants of the ancient parish of Flaxley and neighbouring parishes.
Cattistock Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingCattistock WI is in a rural area with women meeting to improve living conditions, advance education and enter political debate regarding key local and other issues. Members develop a range of skills and appreciation of arts and crafts, home economics and advice on health and social welfare.
Truro Boys' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureProviding a secure group of buildings in which young people can attend attend one or more of the following: pre-school group, gymnastics club, karate club, model railway club or dance school. Facilities are fully utilised 7 days a week, with over 400 young people regularly attending from the surrounding area.
John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund
ArtsThe support of young musicians of Welsh extraction.
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.
Friends Of Wareside School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe raise money through school and village events and sponsorship to purchase resources for the school and children. Recent fundraising has bought Interactive whiteboards, refreshed the school library and built an outdoor "classroom".
Luppitt Church Bellringers (bell Fund)
Arts, ReligionRinging the bells of St Mary's Church, Luppitt; and maintaining the same for future generations.
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.