Arts Charities
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Swaledale Festival
ArtsThe objectives are:to bring quality arts events into Swaledale and Wensleydale,to promote education and learning generally within Swaledale and Wensleydale,to act as an arts development body for the benefit of the local community of Swaledale and Wensleydale.
Holbrook Community Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationProvision of preschool education for the village of Holbrook and surrounding area.Fundraising to supplement fees paid by parents and grants from Local Authority. Examples of which include;Trip to the Pantomime, Nativity Performance, Christmas Party for the Children,Haloween Disco ,Spring Disco ,Easter Egg Hunt, Participation in village fete.
Shree Sorathia Prajapati Community UK
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe main activities of the charity are the advancement of the Hindu religion, education in hindu traditions, history, language, literature and music. A wide range of events including a number of hindu and other auspicious religious celebrations continue to be carried out throughout the year at various branches.
Age Concern Carlton And District
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social careA dynamic and unique local charity with a sound track record of delivering quality services and support aimed at improving the health and well being of older people. With over 50 volunteers the organisation works on a low cost sustainable funding basis to deliver high quality services including Social & Activities Day Care, Lunch Clubs, Pop - In, Holidays & Outings, Arts & Crafts and Information.
The Barn Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritagePresent public productions of plays, musicals etc. - normally 12 shows a season, plus music and comedy nights throughout the year Train people in all aspects of theatre. Run 5 youth groups who learn stagecraft & public performance & we work closely with local schools and colleges to whom we offer workshops & low-cost tickets. Maintain & develop a Grade II listed building.
Chisenhale Dance Space
Arts, SocietyWe support the development of artists, the participation in dance by the community, and the development of cutting edge dance and movement practice and debate. We do this by:- offering bespoke artistic advice, space and time for professional development, sharings and events.- running workshops and classes for the diverse communities of East London
The Brighouse And Rastrick Band
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe encouragement of the study of music and the art of playing brass band instruments, together with the education of the public in this sphere of the musical art.
Ferens Art Gallery
Arts, HeritageTHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ART GALLERY FOR THE EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF ART IN PERPETUITY AND THE PURCHASE OF WORKS OF ART FOR EXHBITION THEREIN.
The Charles Halle Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Charles Halle Foundation raises funds to assist the Halle Concerts Society in its non-core activities and in particular to finance foreign tours by the Halle Orchestra, to create opportunities to encourage young British astists and composers, to provide special concerts for young people and to support the Halle's education and outreach programme.
Wm Brooke Benevolent Fund
Arts, Education, Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareWe offer spaces for conferences, functions and charity events as well as providing adult art classes.The Huddersfield School of Theatre Dance and Northlight physiotherapy gym are also based in our premises. We are a Christian charity and as such are involved with and provide support to Hope Huddersfield which co-ordinate churches across Huddersfield and also home to the Ark Church for services.
The Tillett Trust
ArtsThe main objectives of the Charity are the promotion and advancement of education and in particular musical education and the encouragement of the arts including the arts of music, drama mime dancing and singing.
Young Music Makers London Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationYMM was established to advance the musical education of children by helping and encouraging them to make music together from an early age. YMM provides a Saturday music school mainly for children but welcomes students of all ages. The school provides both individual tuition and group activities and organises regular concerts to provide performance opportunities.
Bag Books
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo enhance the lives of children and adults with learning disabilities through the use of multi-sensory books
Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund
Arts, Social welfareCOST OF LIVING GRANTS, SUBJECT TO REVIEW, NORMALLY TIME LIMITED. PROVIDES ONE OFF SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TO COVER UNEXPECTED DIFFICULTIES. OFFERS FINANICAL SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION COSTS TO INJURED DANCERS TO ENABLE A RETURN TO WORK. GIVES ASSISTANCE TO DANCERS IN TRANSITION FROM DANCE TO ANOTHER CAREER, SUCH AS TRAVEL COSTS. OFFIERS ADVISORY SERVICES AND SIGNPOSTING.
Maya Productions LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationMaya Productions makes diverse theatre to enable social change and racial justice in the arts. We make theatre led by Global Majority artists (African, South Asian, and Latin American Diasporas), we engage with young people and underrepresented communities through participatory arts projects and we promote workforce inclusion in the creative sector through training, research and mentoring.
The Abbey Theatre Trust (st Albans) Limited
ArtsMain activity staging of theatrical productions for public performance.Other activities include provision of production facilities to other organisations and training in drama and related skills.
Jamia Al-Hafsah (islamic Educational And Cultural Trust)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyTHE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TENETS AND DOCTRINES OF ISLAM BY THE PROVISION OF MOSQUES, THE PUBLICATION OF ISLAMIC LITERATURE AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY PROVISION OF CLASSES IN ENGLISH, ARABIC, URDU, SOMALI, PASHTO AND OTHER LANGUAGES. MOREOVER, ENCOURAGING INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE AND PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH LOCALLY.
The Royal Society Of Literature Of The United Kingdom
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Royal Society of Literature celebrates and nurtures all that is best in British literature, past and present. We are the UK's charity for the advancement of literature. We act as a voice for the value of literature, engage people in literature, and honour and encourage writers. Activities include public events, awards and prizes, campaigns and young people's outreach.
Norfolk And Norwich Operatic Society
ArtsProduce one annual show and makes donation for worthy charity.
The Alice Cross Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareTo further the well-being of older people and the wider community in Teignmouth/Shaldon by supporting healthy living, through the provision of a community centre with meals (including a meal delivery service), activities and clubs. Activities include: fitness classes, table tennis, oriental dancing, music sessions, a memory cafe, digital skills, bingo, cookery classes, craft and social events.
Droitwich Theatre And Arts Club Limited
Arts"To involve as many members as possible in all aspects of Theatre".The running of the Norbury Theatre in Droitwich in line with the objectives.
Plymouth Arts Cinema
ArtsPlymouth Arts Centre is a leading organisation for independent cinema in the SW. Through its overall programme of world and live cinema, talks and events, and Open Air Cinema, Plymouth Arts Centre's cinema encourages critical debate and questions the role that film plays in the wider culture. It is dedicated to the enjoyment, education and stimulation of all through the role of independent film.
The Book Aid Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.
Hattori Foundation
ArtsDuring the year the Foundation conducted auditions and made awards to young musicians to assist with projects they had submitted to the trustees.
Southwell And District Agricultural Society
Arts, Economic and community developmentThe object of the charity is to promote agriculture and to such end generally improve it in all branches and to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts and professions connected with it. The principal activity of the charity is to promote the Southwell and District Annual Ploughing Match and Agricultural Show.
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.