Arts Charities
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Wokingham Theatre
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, maintain, improve and advance public education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefore, provided that all objects of the company shall be of a charitable nature.
Horse And Bamboo Theatre
Animals, Arts, Charitable activitiesThe promotion of public education and the encouragement of the arts through the visual and performance arts. It achieves its charitable objectives through its principal activities. Horse + Bamboo exists to pursue excellence in visual theatre and related activities and to take innovative theatre to sections of the community who may not easily access it.
The Town Mill Trust Lyme Regis
Arts, Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage1) Tours of historic, restored water mill - to public and educational groups. 2) Mount exhibitions in Art Gallery by a range of artists including community groups. 3) Educate the public in the history of the architecture of the mill, mills in general and an appreciation of the arts. 4) Provide space in Mill buildings for artisan crafts, workshops, food retailers, cafe/restaurant and gift shop.
Yorkshire Youth And Music Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupYorkshire Youth and Music is a Charity offering young people the opportuntity to learn about, and make, music. Our primary aim is to encourage access for and participation by young people in the region who have no other opportunity. We do this by working in partnership across Yorkshire, using and training inspirational musicians.
Crompton Stage Society
Arts, Education, LeisureAn Amateur Theatre Society providing entertainment for the local community and theatre facilities for use by other touring Theatre groups, schools and societies.
The British Federation Of Film Societies
ArtsTo support, sustain and develop the community cinema movement in the UK and to deliver public value to community cinema audiences throughout the UK.
Association Of Teachers Of Mathematics
Arts, ResearchATM supports teachers within education by providing CPD courses, publications, website resources and a bi-monthly journal to all it's members.
Theatre-Rites
Arts, Beneficiary groupCreating touring and site-specific theatre for children and their families.
Foundation For Science And Technology
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe Foundation is a neutral body set up to facilitate debate on policy issues that have a science, engineering, technology or medical element. The Foundation publishes a journal and a website that communicates to the public the outcomes of the debates - see www.foundation.org.uk . The Foundation also provides guidance to learned and professional societies.
Buskaid
Arts, EducationBuskaid runs a Music School in Soweto, teaching violin, viola, cello and double bass to more than eighty young musicians aged between 4 and 25. Funds for the School are raised through charitable trusts in South Africa, the USA and the UK. In addition, Buskaid has supported students from the Music School who have been successful in gaining places for tertiary study at music college in the UK.
Women's Total Abstinence Educational Union Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthOur core work is to promote healthy lifestyles by raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol, drugs, smoking and gambling, through various methods: health information display boards; age appropriate literature; current information and news on our website, and social media platforms. Our health information display boards cover topics for all ages and are available free of charge across the UK.
The Midi Music Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Midi Music Company is a registered charity/company limited by guarantee, providing a space for all children and young people aged five to thirty to be inspired to get into music and the creative industries. MMC's team includes experienced industry professionals who deliver cutting edge creative and inspiring projects, enriching the artistic process for those who are socially disadvantaged.
Bfwg Charitable Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageAwards Main Foundation Grants to help women in the final year of a PhD.Awards Emergency Grants to graduate women on a post graduate course who then face an unforeseeable financial crisis.Awards Theodora Bosanquet bursaries are offered annually to women graduates whose research in History or English Literature requires a short residence in London.
Deaf Choices UK Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthDeaf Choices UK aspires to give deaf children improved access to: LANGUAGE by empowering their families to make fully informed choices. LITERACY, by supporting their educators to access information, training and resources. We provide knowledge information and training around the unique benefits, concepts and skills of using Cued Speech. Our offer supports deaf children and those with SEND.
The International Dance Teachers' Association Limited Benevolent Fund
Arts, Social welfareGrants made to IDTA members or staff who have fallen on hard times due mainly to sickness or disability resulting in being unable to teach or work.
Norwich Puppet Theatre Trust Limited
ArtsThe primary objective of the charity is to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of puppet shows, educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music.
The Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportMusical Theatre Group staging musicals and concerts for the benefit of its members, supporters, and the wider community.Promotion and furtherance of education of the public in the appreciation of the performing arts. Support and encouragement of young people in the above.Participation in fund-raising activities for a variety of charities and good causes.
Merlin Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, LeisureTo advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time for the inhabitants of Frome and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Spare Tyre Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareSpare Tyre uses and makes theatre that enables voiceless communities and individuals to share and celebrate their untold stories transforming lives and challenging prejudice.We currently work with older people, adults with learning disabilities, people with advanced dementia, women who have experienced violence, and disenfranchised and economically communities across London and beyond.
Mizzymead Recreation Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSections for:Indoor and Outdoor Bowling, Tennis, Bridge, Snooker and Pool.Base for Nailsea Shedders.Venue for Line Dancing, Mothers and Toddlers on Wednesday morning, Nailsea Musicals on Wednesday evening, Nailsea and Backwell Rotary Club, Slimming World on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
Evangelicals Now Limited
ArtsProduction of newspaper
Answers In Genesis Uk/europe
Arts, ResearchProviding speakers for meetings, seminars, training events and conferences.Distributing books, video and audio tapes, DVDs, CD-ROMs and leaflets.Distributing a quarterly Answers magazine of general interest to the average reader. Distributing the Answers Insider quarterly and prayer letters via email and ordinary mail.
Language Of Dance Trust
Arts, ResearchIts principal object is to advance and promote the education of the general public in the art and science of dance, particularly by the study, analysis and recording of human movement and to formulate and establish schemes therefore.
Middlesbrough Little Theatre Limited
ArtsThe objects for which the society is established are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts of drama, mime, dancing, singing and music, and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefore, provided that all objects of the society shall be of an educative or charitable nature.
Interplay Theatre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationInterplay tours, nationally, a multi-sensory show for children, aged 5 To 18 with profound and multiple learning disabilities and undertakes bespoke arts intervention projects. It runs an industry-based learning programme across film, radio, music and theatre to create artistic products with 14- 16s not in education. It is also lead partner of I Love West Leeds Festival a community arts festival
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.