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 John Curwen Society
ArtsTHE PROMOTION OF MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE USE OF THE NEW CURWEN METHOD OF AURAL TRAINING
Friends Of St Albans Music School
Arts, Associations, EducationAdvancement of the musical education of students of the St Albans Music School by the donation of equipment and provision of facilities additional to those normally provided by Herts County Council.
Combs Ford Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo support the school in fundraising.Organising the Summer Fete and Christmas activites with other events.Monies raised are primarily used to subsidise school outings, provide book bags.
Hackney Empire Preservation Trust
ArtsTo acquire, maintain and preserve for the public benefit the Hackney Empire Theatre
Totton And District Disabled Activities Centre
Artssmall woodwork items and repairs,arts and crafts,small fetes and fairs.
Town Estate Educational Foundation
Arts, ReligionFor education, books and church fabric
Valley End Church Of England School
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, ReligionFund raising events, receipt of donations, sale of school uniform, receipt of commission from activities, purchase of books and equipment for the school etc.
Living Stream Ministry
Arts, ReligionDistributes the publications of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee
Ashworth Memorial Prize For Drama
Arts, Charitable activitiesDORMANT TRUST FUND IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TRANSFERRED TO APPROPRIATE ESTABLISHMENT BY LCC LEGAL SERVICES
The Reverend Doctor Thomlinson's Library And The Endownment Of Walter Blackett
ArtsRepair books in library
The Shipley Gallery
Arts, Heritagearts/culture activities and facilities at the Shipley Gallery
Burtonwood Community Centre Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWalking football, eat and meet, line dancing, yoga nights,indoor bowling,bingo,jive nights,quiz nights,play groups for under 5's.
Kerry Eisteddfod (wales) Management Committee
ArtsANNUAL EISTEDDFOD
Heath Christian Trust
ArtsThe promotion of experiential Christianity through literature.
Astley Institute Trust Fund
ArtsEDUCATIONAL TRAINING
The Thomas Reed Bible And Prayer Book Fund
ArtsCharity not trading and funds currently being reviewed for appropriate beneficiaries
Chelsfield Afternoon Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyEducationSocialTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship, in public questions both national and international in music, drama and other cultural subjects, also to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Laban Limited
Arts, Associations, Economic and community developmentProvision of education and training, and a centre for dance performance and community activities.
Covent Garden Festival Limited
Arts, FacilitiesThe Covern Garden Festival of Opera and the Music Theatre did not take place in year.
Charity Of Elias Marshall
Arts, Childcare, EducationEducational charity purchasing books & other resources for 2 local schools, Bradwell Infant School & Bradwell Junior School.
Yorkshire And Humberside Chaplaincy Board
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ReligionRaising funds to support the Chaplain in his work with the Students, providing resources and guidance, hospitality at weekends and at Festivals occurring during the Student Term.
Glossopdale Community College Band Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo support the youth bands of Glossopdale Community College by fund raising and assisting at concerts, contests and tours.
The Katharine Burrows Memorial Prize
ArtsEducation, funding of book prize
Bentham Health Centre Extra Care Fund
ArtsThe charity is used to provide medical equipment, books, information leaflets for patients in the practice and in the community
Iceni Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals by professional musicians
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.