Arts Charities
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The Oriental Ceramic Society
ArtsThe promotion of appreciation and knowledge of ceramic and other forms of Asian art by means of regular lectures, exhibitions of members' pieces, discussion and handling sessions, as well as the publication of an annual journal and an annual Newsletter on the subject of Asian art.
Sudanese Supplementary School
Arts, Education, LeisureSupplementary education in support to the mainstream schools and the national curriculum. Provision of sport and music lessons, as well as ESOL classes, health awareness programmes. Encourage voluntary teaching of English in Sudan.
The Tait Memorial Trust
ArtsThe Trust continues to present performance platforms for emerging and established performing artists from Australia & New Zealand at our many concerts and events, during the 2023-24 fiscal year. Awards totalling £100,000.00 were paid. The Tait Memorial Trust has raised more than £1,500,000 to help support young musicians and dancers who need financial assistance while they are studying in the U.K.
The Company Of Merchant Taylors Of The City Of York
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Merchant Taylors maintain the 14th century guild hall (making it available for use by the public) and conduct the dayt to day business of the guild.Financial grants are made to needy young people from the York area to assist their advancement in the fields of art, craftsmanship and music.
Prince Henry's, Evesham, Arts Theatre Trust
Arts, EducationThe advancement of the education of the pupils of the School; and the advancement of education in the arts of the general public by the maintenance of an arts theatre. The trust hires its theatre facilities to community organisations and local businesses for the purposes of putting on theatrical shows, musical performances and talks for the general public.
Cor Meibion Y Penrhyn
Arts, Beneficiary groupA MALE VOICE CHOIR INVOLVED PRIMARILY IN LOCAL CONCERTS AND NATIONAL COMPETITIONS. THE CHOIR ALSO TOURS INTERNATIONALLY TO SEVERAL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING GERMANY, FINLAND, HUNGARY AND THE USA.
Minsterley Show Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.
The Sylvia Crathorne Memorial Trust
Arts, HeritageTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATION THE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE GEORGIAN THEATRE ROYAL AT RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE AND BY ENSURING THAT FIRST CLASS DRAMATIC OPERATIC MUSICAL AND OTHER ARTISTIC WORKS CONTINUE TO BE PRESENTED AND EXHIBITED THEREAT AND THAT OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE TO BE GIVEN THERE TO THE PUBLIC OF HEARING AND STUDYING SUCH WORKS.
Turkish Students Welfare Charity
Arts, Religion, Social welfareThe main objectives of the charity are:- to relieve poverty among Turkish students in the UK- to promote advancement of education among Turkish students in the UK- to promote religion of Islam among Turkish students in the UK- to provide hostels for the accommodation of Turkish students in the UK- to organise celebration of religious festivals
Womens Playhouse Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote, maintain, improve and advance education and to foster appreciation of the Arts in the theatre and other associated audio, visual and mechanical arts.
The Peace And Prosperity Trust
Arts, Social welfareThrough the universal language of music&by promoting young artists from the Middle East&the Western World, the Peace&Prosperity Trust raises awareness&funds for charitable projects in the M.E.&for its young artists. 'Peace' is achieved by using the language of music to produce concerts.'Prosperity' by creating awareness&funding to specific charities dealing with education, health, poverty&culture.
London Youth Opera
Arts, Beneficiary groupSince 1971, London Youth Opera (operating under our previous name, W11 Opera) has introduced young people from all backgrounds and abilities to the transformative power of opera. We are the only opera company staging original commissions written exclusively for and performed exclusively by children in highly acclaimed professional productions.
African Women's Health Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTraining for African women and children in ESL, cookery, Arabic language, IT and personal health matters. There is a homework class for schoolchildren on Sundays. Advice, information and language support on personal health and related matters given to women and support in contacting schools in respect of their children's education and further development.
Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited
ArtsPerformance of open-air dramas
Wolfson Hillel Primary School Pta
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity raises money for Wolfson Hillel Primary School.The charity helps organise and fund various school events including events to celebrate the school's religious festivals and sporting activities.The charity organises various social events for the school community.
Southport Spotlights Musical Theatre Society
ArtsSSMTS seeks to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development and public appreciation of the arts and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the management committee shall for time to time determine
New Venture Productions
ArtsA Community Theatre, committed not only to achieving the highest standards on stage, but also to cultivating original work.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Trust
ArtsTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MUSICAL EDUCATION OF MANKIND AND IN PARTICULAR THE PROMOTION, ENCOURAGEMENT OR SUPPORT OF THE STUDY AND PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC BY THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
The Oxford Bach Choir
ArtsThe practice of music of excellence of all times, with special regard to the works of J S Bach in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by public performance.
Swansea Little Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationSwansea Little Theatre promotes drama in Swansea and surrounding district. We put on six major plays a year. We bring theatre to distant parts in our outreach programme. We have a regular youth theatre (7 - 18 yr olds). We enable other theatre groups, schools, drama groups to perform in a professional theatre environment. All members are volunteers.
The Shire Hall Trust
Arts, Facilities, Housing, LeisureHOWDEN SHIRE HALL TRUST.Providing a Hall for the people of Howden and the surrounding areas. Recognised as the Hub of Howdenshire and ERYC Tourist Information Point. A place for leisure, entertainment and activities for all generations. Activities include classes, live events, cinema and home to the local weekly Howden Market and Community Cafe.
The Nottingham Operatic Society
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureTo provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.
The Dalcroze Society UK (inc.)
ArtsTo promote the teaching, study, practice and knowledge of music generally and in particular according to the methods of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze commonly known as Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
Chelmsford Young Generation Amateur Musical Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationProvision of theatrical productions for children aged 8 to 18 years. Summer School Worhsop for Children 8 to 18 based on various stage p[roductions
The Nottingham Harmonic Society
ArtsTHE STUDY AND PERFORMANCEOF CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST CLASS AND THE CONDUCT OF ANY CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL AND CONDUCIVE THERETO AND SO THAT THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE CONFINED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY ACCORDING TO THE LEGAL MEANING OF THE TERM.
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.