Arts Charities
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Oxford Literary And Debating Union Charitable Trust
Arts, EducationThe Advancement of Education with the University of Oxford by the provision of debates and the maintenance of Library and Reading Room facilities
The Sikh Missionary Society (uk)
Arts, ReligionTHE AIM OF THE SOCIETY BE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SIKH FAITH, TRADITION & CULTURE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM & ABROAD BY MEETING THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES 1, TO PROVIDE, PROCURE DISTRIBUTE BOOKS & OTHER MATERIAL, INCLUDING MULTIMEDIA, IN ENGLISH, PUNJABI & OTHER LANGUAGES TO ENLIGHTEN THE PEOPLE ABOUT THE SIKH FAITH 2, TO ARRANGE LECTURES SEMINARS, CONFERENCES & GURMAT CAMPS & CELEBRATIONS.
The Sisters Of St Saviour's Priory
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareA group of 11 sisters - some working as staff members in local parishes; One does complementary therapy & another dance workshops. Our priory premises are used to the full by local groups & individuals for meetings and quiet days. The Dunloe centre offers food, clothes & fellowship each week for the homeless & marginalised. The Sunday stall offers recycled goods at affordable prices as well as sup
Northern Chamber Orchestra Limited
Arts, EducationPerformance to the public of orchestral and chamber concerts from the repertoire of classical and modern music, recording such music, co-operation with schools and colleges in the provisin of musical education.
The Windsor Festival Society Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureThe aim if the Society is to promote the arts. The policy is to provide musical and other entertainment including events for young people, in a historical setting that can be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of residents.The principal activity is to provide an annual festival at Windsor and the neighbouring area in the autumn and a smaller event in the spring.
The Foundation For Young Musicians
Arts, EducationThe Foundation for Young Musicians exists to support and secure the future of London's Centre for Young Musicians. The Centre for Young Musicians provides music tuition and courses for London schoolchildren in programmes that range from beginner level instrumental study to advanced training suitable for those aiming to study at conservatoire or university.
George Green's School Trust Fund
Animals, Arts, EducationTo provide items, services and facilities to George Green's School on the Isle of Dogs, London E14, including grants for such as, games, music, prizes, educational visits and to students going to university, also to act in respect of the trust's land and buildings.
The Lace Market Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Heritageto promote education particularly by the provision of facilities for the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts and to preserve the building of historical and architectural interest known as the Lace Market Theatre
Liverpool Cancer Care Self Help Group
Arts, HealthTo provide emotional support to people who have been affected by cancer. We offer a variety of services including cancer specific groups, complimentary therapies, counselling, one to one work and welfare benefits advice. Tai Chi and the 'Feel Good Factor' a programme consisting of Art and Music Therapy and Creative Writing, have been introduced recently.
Brain Tumour Research Campaign
Arts, Charitable activities, Health, ResearchTO PROMOTE NEUROLOGICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND PUBLISH THE RESULTS THEREOF TO THE PUBLIC BYSEMINARS, PRESS ARTICLES AND MEDICAL JOURNALS.
Islamic Presentation Centre International Limited
Arts, ReligionTo promote true and balanced non-sectarian teachings of Islam to eradicate extremism and violence. To promote inclusive and cohesive society where ignorance is replaced by understanding and mutual respect. This is primarily achieved by organising lectures, conferences, production and distribution of high quality scholarly publications. UKs first permanent Islamic exhibition inaugurated in Oct '03.
Winchester Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur dramatics society
Lea Hall Miners Welfare Centre
Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ProfessionsMany sporting/leisure facilities are provided for the local community, including football, karate,bowls, snooker,pool, kick boxing, dancing, bingo, and flower arranging, etc. Many local organisations (like , Rugeley Stroke Club and Miners Memorial Society) use the premises.The Welfare Centre is at the heart of the local community.
The Birmingham And Midland Institute
Arts, ResearchThe Institute provides or facilitates lectures, courses and classes in art, music, science and literature. A library of over 100,000 volumes is also available for the use of members.
Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvide education and care for pre-school aged children, in an ofsted approved environment, in the Great Yarmouth area. Activities include; arts and crafts and learning through play. We also support children and families with special needs.
Medical Council On Alcohol
Arts, HealthWe are predominately involved with the production of educational literature regarding the affects of alcohol in health for medical students.The charity is also involved with assisting medical colleagues with alcohol related problems as well as responding to a large number of enquiries from the media and from patients and relatives about alcohol and its affects.
Williams Syndrome Foundation Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Williams Syndrome Foundation, founded in 1980, is run for parents by parents with the aim of providing information and support to for people with WS, and those who love, care for and educate them. We fund research into WS to inform and update our guidelines, webinars and publications. We provide opportunities for families to meet and share peer support, online and in person, across the UK.
Music At Oxford
ArtsOur mission is to create and curate eclectic series of high-quality events and projects in and around Oxford for the enjoyment of all.
Art Of The Puppet Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationSupporting the presentation of puppet shows to children and adults. Running puppet workshops for schools. Supporting the Puppet Theatre Barge productions. Supporting two trainee puppeteers annually. Contributions to the making of puppet productions.
Royal Birmingham Society Of Artists
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the public education in the practice of fine arts and other allied arts and crafts through the maintenance of the RBSA Gallery as a venue for the organisation of exhibitions and events. To develop and maintain a permanent collection to support and enhance these activities.
Brighton Theatre Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationProvision of Musical theatre training and performnce to the company membership. All aspects of theatrical eductaion are address. Clear Youth objectives in educating those from 7-16 years
League Of Welldoers
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureMonday to Friday we provide daily subsidised lunches and activities e.g. exercise classes, theatre visits, afternoon dances etc for older people as well as facilities for all ages including drama and sport. We also have meeting rooms which are used by other organisations from the local area.
Freightliners Farm Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, LeisureFreightliners Farm is a city farm based in Islington, London. It aims to provide a rural type environment in an urban setting, which is open and accesible to all. The focus is on education, community participation and access to opportunities particularly for isolated and vulnerable people. Activities are based around farming, horticulture, animal care, crafts, food production and the environment.
Sindh Doctors Association (uk)
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Research1.Voluntary work for the relief of human suffering and human illness by offering free medical/ financial help to in Sindh.2. To promote and facilitate medical education, research, publications at Sindh.4. To encourage primary education in rural areas by offering financial donations.5. To cooperate, federate and encourage Sindhi Doctors promote the honourable cause of this association.
Wales Council Of The Blind
Arts, Health, Housing, Social careWCB is the umbrella agency in Wales representing blind and partially sighted people and the clubs and societies that support them. We gather the opinions and views of people with sight loss through groups and consultation. We put their voice at the centre of what we do, reporting their views to the people who are responsible for the services that help them. We signpost people to these services.
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.