Arts Charities
Discover 17,811 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 Queen's College, Oxford
Arts, Education, ReligionMaintaining a College for:(1) The advancement of education and research including: a) The provision of teaching,supervision, accommodation and other support for undergraduate and graduate students; b) The provision of a Library (2) The advancement of religion including:The provision of a Chapel affiliated with the Church of England and the holding of services and associated events.
The Theatre Royal Bath Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, literature, sculpture and painting, particularly but not exclusively for children and young people
Wells Cathedral School Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe education and care of c.700 boys and girls from ages 3-18, including the choristers of the cathedral church of St Andrews in Wells. The school is also one of the four government supported specialist music schools in the country and advanced musical training is provided for about a third of its pupils.
The Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsCambridge Arts Theatre aims to promote and develop a wide range of high quality performing arts, which are enriching, enjoyable and as accessible as possible.
Inspireall Leisure & Family Support Services
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo Provide Leisure, Recreation, Family Services And Dramatic Arts Facilities To The Local Community.To promote and preserve good health and well being through community participation in healthy recreation.
Opera North Limited
ArtsThe principal activities of the charity are to encourage the understanding and appreciation of the lyric art by providing, presenting, organising and conducting opera performances, symphony concerts and educational events primarily in the North of England.
Lamda LTD
Arts, EducationIn addition to five validated degree programmes, LAMDA offers a Foundation Course and a number of Diplomas, semester and short courses for the private market. The work of the Drama School is complemented by that of Examinations, through which LAMDA offers a drama and communications-based syllabus leading to accredited and non-accredited awards in the UK and overseas.
Leicester Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsThe Charity is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance creativity and learning, especially through the production and presentation of the performing arts. The principal activity of the charitable company is to adopt an integrated approach to Theatre that produces work of the highest quality and professional standards, and is relevant and representative of our communities.
Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated)
Arts, Beneficiary groupPrif amcanion yr elusen yw sicrhau bod holl ieuenctid Cymru yn cael y cyfle trwy gyfrwng y gymraeg i ddatblygu'n unigolion cyflawn, a'u galluogi i chwarae rhan adeiladol yn y gymdeithas. Trwy feithrin sgiliau personol a chymdeithasol. Cynigir profiadau canolfannau preswyl, profiadau celfyddydol, ystod eang o chwaraeon, ynghyd a darpariaeth o weithgaredd ar lefel leol.
Broadcasting Support Services
ArtsBSS empowers people to take action to improve their lives, by providing access to impartial information and advice. Services available include contact centres, incorporating helplines providing support and guidance; digital media, including web design and development and other forms of online communication such as SMS and web chat; and distribution and fulfilment of hard copy information material.
Welsh National Opera Limited
ArtsThe company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications.
The Marlowe Trust
ArtsMaking theatre possible for everyoneWe believe that everyone in our community, regardless of their circumstances or background, should be able to experience the magic of theatre, both as participants and audiences.
Birmingham Royal Ballet
ArtsBirmingham Royal Ballet seeks to be the UK's foremost international ballet company, enriching people's lives through dance, and aspiring to excellence in all that it does
International House Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity exists for the advancement of the education of the public in languages. Its object are realised principally through International House London, an internationally reputed language school. Its main activities are the teaching of English and the teaching of other Modern Languages and the training of language teachers.
Screenskills Limited
ArtsWe are the industry-led skills body for the UK?s screen-based creative industries, including film, high end and other television, VFX, animation and games.We work across the UK with employers, individuals, learning/training providers, trade associations, unions and government to ensure the screen industries have the skilled workforce they need. We identify training needs and help tackle them.
North Music Trust
Arts, HousingThe Glasshouse International Centre for Music is an International home for music and musical discovery, with roots, a world-wide reputation, a global programme and a fully inclusive welcome to all its users and to all musical styles and languages.
The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art
Arts, LeisureTo promote and operate an academy of dramatic art. To advance the art of drama by means of giving instruction in and promoting the study, practice and knowledge of dramatic literature. To promote and supervise such instruction most condusive to the cultivation and dissemination of the art of drama in the United Kingdom and English speaking world.
Brighton Dome And Festival LTD
ArtsBrighton Dome & Festival Limited is constituted to advance education through the promotion, production and encouragement of a variety of art forms including music, dance, theatre and outdoor performance. This objective is realised through the annual presentation of the Brighton Festival and the year round operation of Brighton Dome.
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited
Arts, LeisureA leading presenting theatre and music venue whose aim is to bring entertainment and inspiration to the North East through offering a programme of quality and diversity covering all major art forms.
Active Luton
Arts, Education, LeisureOperation of sports facilities, development of sport in the community and assisting with the delivery of sport as part of the school curriculum. Also promoting the value of sport & physical activity in addressing the wider agendas of health improvement, lifelong learning & community well-being.Operates Library services.
The Royal Ballet School
Arts, EducationTo train and educate outstanding classical ballet dancers for The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other top international dance companies.
Britten Pears Arts
ArtsArtistic programming - concerts at Snape Concert Hall and other locations;Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme - performance driven masterclasses;Aldeburgh Residencies - development for established musicians;Aldeburgh Young Musicians - creative and performing projects for exceptional musicians aged 8 and 18;Learning and Inclusion - engagement with the local community on arts-based projects
Birmingham Repertory Theatre Limited
ArtsBirmingham Repertory Theatre is a producing theatre based in Birmingham, UK.
Bauer Radio's Cash For Kids Charities
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareBauer Media's Cash for Kids is a grant-giving national charity with regional teams operating in 23 locations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs.
The College Of St Mary Magdalene In The University Of Cambridge
Arts, EducationThe provision of education to undergraduate and graduate students. The advancement of knowledge and learning by supporting research pursued by academics and by funding research fellowships. The College maintains the Pepys Library, a collection of international significance, which provides an educational resource.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 17,811 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 £11.1bn 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 92.2%. 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 £406k. 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.