Arts Charities
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Lancaster And District Festival Limited
ArtsLitfest develops writers, engages readers and audiences, and celebrates literary excellence. We do this through our annual festival and a range of other publishing, development and participatory projects that have positioned the organisation at the heart of Lancashire's cultural and creative activity.
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe preparation, study and performance of choral music for the public. To study and prepare existing compositions and to commission new works. To support the development and engagement of young people in the arts and in particular choral singing. To facilitate arts activity in the local community and to work with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the performance and promotion of choral music.
Wimbledon Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music by the presentation of public concerts and other activities involving or relating to choral music.
Dulwich Festival
ArtsDulwich Festival makes a broad variety of artistic and cultural events available to the whole Dulwich community.
Mawdesley Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureGeneral Hire to groups such as: Playgroup, Beavers, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Tennis, W.I., Parish Council Meetings, Band Practice, Drama, Dancing -Ballroom, Line, Ballet, U3A activities plus a number of other groups.Functions: Weddings, Birthdays, Dances, Education, Sales, Quizes, Shows and fund-raising events for other organisations.
Craft Centre And Design Gallery Limited
Arts, HeritageThe objects of the charity are to stimulate the appreciation of, demand for and production of well designed objects by commissioning, exhibiting and making available for sale such art and craft objects.
Jozef Pilsudski Institute Of Research Limited
Arts, HeritageJozef Pilsudski Institute is a museum and archival institution in London focused on Polish history, predominantly covering the first half of the 20th century. The Museum collections include artefacts from various genres and time in Polish History. The Archives contains important documents from a range of historical periods. Museum and Archives are open to the general public.
Little Kites Pre-School Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, EducationTO PROVIDE SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND CHILDCARE IN WHICH CHILDREN AGE 2-5 YEARS CAN LEARN & DEVELOP THROUGH PLAY. WE HAVE EXTRA SPACES FOR 2 YEAR FUNDED CHILDREN AND ARE A STRONG SEND PROVISION. WE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH EXPERIENCES AND WORK WITH THE ELDERLY ON A REGENERATIONAL PROGRAMME IN THE COMMUNITY, WE REGULARLY VISIT THE LOCAL FARM, SHOPS AND LIBRARY.
Africa 95
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo advance the education of the public whether in the United Kingdom or overseas in all matters relating to the African arts in all their forms, including but not limited to theatre, dance, music, cinema, architecture, literature and the visual arts. The charity raises funds and administers the Caine Prize for African writing.
Ilminster Entertainments Society Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe presentation of dramatic and musical art for the education of the public.
King Edward Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareIn accordance with the original objectives of the 1911 trust deed, the King Edward Hall (the village hall) provides facilities for a large number of local organisations and societies for meetings, talks, social events and exhibitions, and for private hirers for social occasions. The management committee also organises fund-raising events eg the annual village run & village day & cinema shows. The
The Chelwood And District Welfare Association (c A D W A )
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureActivities offered at CADWA are:- Ofsted Registered Pre-School Nursery: Indoor Bowls; Crown Green Bowls: 2 Table Tennis Teams: Line Dancing: Jujitsu: Various Dance Classes (children ) Camera Club: Karate:
Cullompton United Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing9 Almshouses within Cullompton, Community House and land left to the Charities.Gifts in Need to members of the Parish of CULLOMPTON, either individual, groups, nursery fees, help with assisted transport with the Car Voluntary Scheme of Cullompton. Many Piper lifelines for the elderly. George Spicer Fund with help of a grant of -+-ª100 towards tools or books for appentices/ students.
The Doris Gregory Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchThe award of grants, at the trustees' discretion to North London Collegiate School for Girls, for the advancement of science and music at the school, and for the awards of scholarships and bursaries to pupils at the school.
Nta(1963)limited
Arts, HeritageTo promote & maintain interest in Trolleybus activities. The company owns 6 preserved Trolleybuses.We also produce a bi-monthly magazine to promote knowledge & provide information to our membership.
Otterbourne Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe charity provides three halls for the local community to use for various functions within the village, including W.I. flower club, pilates, dancing classes, dancing, stroke clubs, dog training & drama group. The charity produces pantomimes, variety shows and band concerts to raise funds.
The Bristol Commonwealth Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvides information and promotes knowledge about the peoples and countries of the Commonwealth, providing a meeting place for members, maintains library, holds meetings, talks and lectures on the Commonwealth, supports young people and students in studies relating to the Commonwealth, cooperates with other organizations interested or working in Commonwealth countries.
Ntc Touring Theatre Company Limited
ArtsTo make professional touring theatre of the highest quality accessible to those small communities who are theatrically disenfranchised through geographic, economic, social or transport constraints. Theatre which is made in Northumberland for a national audience, theatre which is accessible and relevant, is innovative and entertains with integrity and humour. Training provider for emergent talent.
Salisbury Cathedral Choristers' Endowment Fund
Arts, EducationEducation of present and past choristers of Salisbury Cathedral.
The D'oyly Carte Opera Trust Limited
ArtsThe principal activities and objects of the charity company are the production of Gilbert and Sullivan and other Operas for nationwide tours and the raising of funds to support these. The charity has a music hire dept. hiring musical scores to amateur societies and education institutes. In addition the charity sells merchandise.
Lisvane Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureAdministration of the Lisvane Memorial Hall complex for the purposes of physical and mental training , recreation and social ,moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms,library,lectures,classes, recreations and entertainments for the benefits of the inhabitants of Lisvane without distinction of sex or political ,religious or other opinions.
New Green Community Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureFor the benefit of the inhabitants of Thurston without distinction of age, sex or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time activities. In particular the provision of an open space and a community centre. Provision of entertainment with music and dance.
New Hedges Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ORGANISATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO HOLD THEIR FUNCTIONS , ARTS AND CRAFTS, YOGA, BOWLING, CONCERTS AND PARTIES ETC. WE PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR YOUNG, OLD AND DISABLED PEOPLE, KITCHEN FACILITIES AND TOILETS FOR THE DISABLED. THESE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND.
The Journal Of Horticultural Science And Biotechnology
Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchTo advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the said research work by the publication of a journal to be called "Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology" which journal shall be available to members of the general public
Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe Charity's aim is the creation of a permanent music foundation to support the Lincoln Cathedral Choir, organists and organ for the benefit of future generations.Strategies and activities include raising funds through regular giving, one-off donations, profit making ticketed events, legacies, trust applications, promtional literature to past and potential donors, and media coverage.
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.