Arts Charities
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Cartoon Art Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageThe Cartoon Art Trust is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and to establish a museum with gallery, archives and innovative exhibitions to make the creativity of cartoon art, past and present, accessible to all for the purposes of education, research and enjoyment.
Bath Arts Workshop Limited
ArtsTo promote, encourage and increase the appreciation and understanding by the public of the arts generally including dramatic art, visual art, musical art and literary art.To promote education in all sections of the community in the cultural and creative arts.
Radio Academy
ArtsThe Charity operates for the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in all aspects of radio broadcasting and audio production in the UK in order to maximise the potential of educational benefits this may bring. The company's subsidiary produces amongst other events the Radio Academy Awards and the Radio Festival both of which are in line with the main objectives of the Charity.
Jamiat-Ul-Muslemeen Quwat-Ul-Islam Masjed
Arts, Religion1. To provide facilities for the daily, Friday and festival prayers2. The establishment of an Islamic Centre3. The provision of facilities for the practice of the Islamic faith4. The facilitation of communal activities5. The provision and facilitation of Islamic education
Gladstone Theatre Trust
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic, operatic and musical arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in said arts.
Clerkenwell Green Association
Arts, EducationClerkenwell Green Association, working name Craft Central, supports crafts people and designer-makers and enables public access to them through a range of initatives including provision of workspace plus mentoring, training and showcasing.
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care
Arts, HealthTo provide information and support, lending library and complimentary therapies and group therapies.Group activities and specific cancer support groupsHome Visiting Service We service Barnet and surrounding area.
I O U Limited
ArtsIOU Ltd was established to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music, and to formulate, prepare and establish activities of a charitable nature.
The Teddington Theatre Club Limited
Arts, HousingThe charity owns and maintains the Hampton Hill Playhouse for community benefit. It is the permanent home of the Teddington Theatre Club which puts on 8 major productions a year plus other small scale productions. The theatre is also available for hire to other theatrical groups.
The Spode Museum Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageMuseum comprising an extensive collection of ceramics, copper plates, tools, pattern books, paper records and other items recording the history of the manufacture of Spode china from its origin in 1770 all which archive is held upon trust to preserve it as a collection and to advance the education of the public by its exhibition; and a visitor centre on the former factory site at Stoke.
The Oxford Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, SocietyOur programmes are varied but include initiatives to develop sustainable communities; making films about conflict resolution; working to bring trust and integrity into the business and financial sectors; helping young people to find a sense of vocation.
Music Theatre Wales
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe principal activities of the company continue to be the education of the public in greater knowledge, interest and appreciation of new opera and music theatre including performances, public demonstrations, educational workshops and creative projects with other arts organisations.
Theatre Centre Limited
ArtsThe principal activity of the company is the encouragement of the arts by the production of educational plays.
Caxton House Settlement
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, HousingWe are a large multi-purpose community centre in North London housing various projects: Under 5s Drop-In,London Capital Credit Union,Kurdish & Middle Eastern Women's Org,Octopus Community Network,Choices CIC,Elthorne Pride Big Local, Scarabeus Theatre Group. We run a number of health and educational activities and also hire office and hall space to external users for activities and functions.
Dry Stone Walling Association Of Great Britain
ArtsTHE DRY STONE WALLING ASSOCIATION WORKS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE CRAFT AND HERITAGE OF DRY STONE WALLING FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT. IT PRODUCES A RANGE OF PUBLICATIONS AND OFFERS TRAINING AND AN ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION SCHEME FOR THOSE WISHING TO GAIN QUALIFICATIONS IN THE CRAFT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AND RETAIN THE IMPORTANT LANDSCAPE HERITAGE FEATURES OF DRY STONE WALLS.
Proteus Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfare, SocietyProteus Theatre Company has a history of creating high quality work, producing a programme of touring shows, projects, workshops including participatory opportunities for the wider community. Making work for and with diverse communities, from rural villages to socially excluded young people, creating amazing experiences, advancing education and enriching lives through the performing arts.
The W A Handley Charity Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareThe trust is a grant making trust. Grants are commonly in response to appeals in support of welfare for those who are disadvantaged, young, elderly, disabled, as well as maritime and Service causes, education, training and employment opportunities, community benefit, historic buildings, the environment, music and the arts. Grants are made out of income and not normally out of capital.
Ffotogallery Wales Limited
Arts, HeritageTo promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts and in particular in the medium of photography.
World Day Of Prayer National Committee For England, Wales And Northern Ireland
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe main objective is to unite Christians in prayer by (a) holding services on 1st Friday in March in each year;(b) fostering local interdenominational prayer groups and other activities;(c) distribution of Christian literature;(d) support women throughout the world with informed prayer and prayerful action;(e) assisting projects, financially or otherwise, run by Christian charities worldwide.
Derby West Indian Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, LeisureSocial, cultural and educational activities are undertaken by the Association and these include: Youth Club, Bowls, Dominoes, Darts, Board Games, Tai chi and Zumba.Supplementary Saturday School. Health Promotional events. Computer classes.Annual Derby Caribbean Carnival. Annual Summer Scheme.Black History month activities. Annual Youth Conference. Annual Christmas dinner.
North Paddington Youth Club
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureNPYC's facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, gym, I.T. room, kitchen, lounge, music room, art room, sensory room & youth hall for activities such as pool, table tennis, and board games. Holiday programmes include flying lessons, go karting, quad biking, driving lessons, jet ski-ing, sky diving, horse riding, scuba diving, cable ski-ing, theatre trips & residential experiences.
Parkwood Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisurePWCA is primariliy set up to provide Social Welfare & Education activities within the Parkwood Area. This includes a number of activities such as; Pre-School Nursery, Dancing Classes, Keep Fit, Slimming Classes and a number of internal groups (such as Camera, Organ, Radio enthusiasts groups).
198 Contemporary Arts And Learning LTD
Arts, Heritage198 Contemporary Arts and Learning is a pre-eminent visual art space in Brixton, which explores the rich diversity of artistic practices informed by globalisation and emerging cultural identities. We foster creative synergies through a challenging artistic and education programme.
The International Organ Festival Society Limited
ArtsRunning an International Pipe Organ Competition and Festival every other year.
Russian Language Undergraduate Studies Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe principal activity of the charity is the advancement of public education by organising and facilitating educational courses and placements in colleges and universities in Estonia and Kazakhstan for students from United Kingdom universities and colleges.
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.