Arts Charities
Discover 6,454 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.
Dada-Disability And Deaf Arts
Arts, HealthA Disability and Deaf Arts agency offering opportunities and support to Disabled and Deaf people including artists. DaDaFest also provides training to other arts venues to enable access and equality for Disabled and Deaf audiences. The biennial festival, DaDaFest, takes place in Liverpool and other locations across the North West and the UK, bringing in artists and audiences from across the world
Bebe Nanki Charitable Trust
Arts, ReligionA SIKH TEMPLE PROVIDING GENERAL DAY TODAY RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING COMMUNITY MEALS (LANGAR) DURING SERVICES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, MARRIAGE CELEBRATIONS INCLUDING LEGAL REGISTRATIONS AND FUNERALS. TEACHING OF PUNJABI AND MUSIC INCLUDING GURBANI KIRTAN. DAY SHELTER FOR ALL.
Ramgarhia Sikh Association, Woolwich
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionTo advance the sikh religion amongst the Sikh Ramgarhia community in Woolwich area and wider community as a whole. Furthermore to:-Provide a meeting place for the members of the community, sikh education facilities, to perform Marriage services, create a religious atmosphere and infuse spirit of service, fraternity, brotherhood amongst members, establish Library, sports and youth activities.
London Musicians' Collective Limited
ArtsA musical educational charity which is licensed by OFCOM to run the community radio station "Resonance FM".
The Magnus Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, ReligionTo provide for the Magnus C of E School such benefits not normally provided by the local education authority.Promoting musical education of pupils attending the school and of young choristers of the Parish church.Promoting the education of such pupils and former pupils under the age of 25 in need of financial assistance
The Hindu Centre (east London)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Professions, ReligionPROMOTING HINDU RELIGION, RUNNING RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE, HOLDING CONGREGATION, GIVE RELIGIOUS TALK TO SCHOOL CHILDREN VISITS PRAYERS MEETINGS, FUNERALS, CEREMONIES, EVENTS LIKE BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS (INDIAN & REGISTRY OFFICE WEDDING), NAMING CEREMONY, BABY SHOWER CEREMONY, CELEBRATION OF ALL FESTIVALS, PRIESTS SERVICES, IN THE TEMPLE & OUTSIDE THE TEMPLE. ASTROLOGY & PALMISTRY SERVICE.
Jewish Music Institute
Arts, ReligionThe Jewish Music Institute is dedicated to the celebration, preservation and development of the living heritage of Jewish Music for the benefit of all. The Jewish Music Institute is committed to curating, educating and celebrating Jewish music for the benefit of present and future generations.
The Certified Accountants Educational Trust
ArtsThe charity's principal objects include the advancement of education in accountancy, financial management and related subjects as well as the support of individuals studying such subjects. It provides CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to members of ACCA and members of the public. It also provides a magazine Student Accountant, technical publications and promotes accounting research.
Institute Of Cast Metals Engineers
ArtsTechnical support and information; use of library; registration with Engineering Council for Internationally recognised professional grades.
Eastbourne Blind Society
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareAdvice/support for visually impaired people in Eastbourne and environs. Contract with ESCC. Close community working. Low Vision Support Worker encouraging confidence and independence. Home visiting. Wide range of social activities. Demonstration and sales of low vision aids and equipment. Vision awareness advice/training. Rehabilitation modules. Audio Books library. Volunteering opportunities.
Sexual And Reproductive Health Matters (srhm)
ArtsTo produce and distribute an international journal and other publications on sexual and reproductive health and rights. To hold seminars, conferences and workshops on these topics.
Halle Endowment Trust
ArtsTo maintain a capital endowment fund and to apply the annual income of that fund in perpetuity towards the education of the general public in the study, appreciation and practice of music and the allied arts by furthering and supporting the objects and work of the Halle Concerts Society.
The British Blood Transfusion Society
Arts, ResearchProviding a forum for discussion and communication.Promoting education.Providing a continuing professional development scheme.Producing professional guidelines.Publishing a members' newsletter and scientific journal.Encouraging research and development.Fostering links with relevant external bodies.
The Suffolk Guild Of Ringers For The Diocese Of St Edmundsbury And Ipswich
Arts, ResearchThe purpose of the charity is to promote and encourage the practice of bellringing; to recruit, train and encourage bellringers in the practice of their art; to cultivate the art of scientific change ringing; to promote and advise on the preservation, renovation and augmentation of bells in an efficient condition.
Friends Of The Yeatman Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFund raising activities. Grants of money to The Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne, to improve hospital facilities and provide benefits to patients: redecoration, supplementary equipment and furniture, garden provision and maintenance, newspapers for patients, flowers, drinks machines, television services, supplementary therapies.
The Theatre On The Steps Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupA theatre providing a wide range of arts to the public including drama, music and dance.Providing training inperformance to young people aged 7 to 17.
Merched Y Wawr
ArtsMUDIAD GWIRFODDOL SYDD YN TREFNU GWEITHGAREDDAU CYMDEITHASOL AC ADDYSGOL I FERCHED AC SYDD YN HYBU ADDYSG, DIWYLLIANT A'R CELFYDDYDAU YNG NGHYMRU TRWY GYFRWNG Y GYMRAEG.
Islington Music Workshop Limited
ArtsCommunity education and training for the sound and recording industries.
The Palestine Exploration Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageLearned Society for the study of the archaeology, history, geography, natural history of the Levant.-Publish journal PEQ;-Publish Research volumes;-Hold regular free lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and courses at the premises and other venues-Give annual research grants;-hold research collections and literacy accessible to members-provide training for student volunteers
The Sudan Archaeological Research Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe Society seeks to promote interest in, and raise awareness of the archaeology, ethnography and heritage of Sudan and Egyptian Nubia. It organises a series of lectures and colloquia, publishes an annual journal, "Sudan and Nubia", together with scholarly monographs. The Society raises funds, some of which are disbursed as grants for archaeological survey and excavation projects.
Andrew Lee Jones Fund Limited
ArtsAmicus assists those accused of or sentenced for capital murder in the United States. It provides training and information for those in the UK that wish to assist in the representation of such individuals, and provides placements and grants for those wishing to travel to the US to carry out this work on a voluntary basis. A journal of death penalty law is also regularly published by Amicus.
Mid Wales Opera Limited
ArtsPromoting mainstream professional opera throughout England and Wales with associated education, training and outreach activity.
Bretforton Theatre
ArtsTheatre, Performing Arts and Education
Royal Choral Society Limited
ArtsThe promotion and participation in musical concerts
Stoke On Trent Festival Limited
ArtsThe charity promotes orchestral concerts and piano recitals.
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.