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6,454
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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The Glorious Church International Christian Centre

Arts, Religion

1) ESTABLISH CHURCHES, MINISTRIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS2) ORGANISE CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS3) CARRY OUT MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES4) PROMOTE FESTIVALS, CELEBRATIONS AND EXHIBITIONS

Latest Income: £110,589
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Public Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

Community Hall, Activities :- Music, sports, Concerts, Life long learning

Latest Income: £110,570
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust

Arts

To support those organisations which are committed to helping young artists of recognised potential, by offering them a platform/audience, which otherwise they would have difficulty in achieving.

Latest Income: £109,806
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Schilizzi Foundation In Memory Of Eleutherios And Helena Veniselos

Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage

The prime object of the foundation is the advancement of education amongst Greek nationals in Great Britain. The trustees have discretion, in pursuit of this objective, to enable both men and women students of Greek nationality to pursue their studies in Great Britain and also the children of Greek nationals resident in Great Britain to receive instruction in the language, history, literature and

Latest Income: £109,730
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Suffolk East Federation Of Women's Institutes

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Society

The main purposes of the WI organisation are to enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public question, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Working together to put into practice these ideals.

Latest Income: £109,722
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Hampstead Church Music Trust

Arts, Religion

Maintaining and promoting the performance and appreciation of church music in Hampstead and in particular Hampstead Parish Church.

Latest Income: £109,498
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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The Carnival Estates Fund

Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing

The Carnival Estate Fund, in Leigh-on-Sea provides housing for people in need over 60 years of age who have lived in the Boroughs of Southend, Rochford or Castlepoint or for people who live outside these areas, that have relatives living within 3 miles of the Carnival Estate, also for people who do not have in excess of --£6k in their savings.

Latest Income: £109,307
Areas of Operation: Southend-on-sea
Status: Registered
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Cor Meibion Morlais

Arts, Beneficiary group

Male Voice Choir

Latest Income: £109,295
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Friends Of The Royal Cornwall Hospital

Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health

Fund raising to provide equipment and comforts for patients at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro and Volunteers to welcome and guide patients through the Hospital, to provide tea and coffee services to patients awaiting appointments, a library trolley and a Friends Coffee Shop providing tea, coffees and other refreshments

Latest Income: £109,065
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Compass Braille

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Religion

COMPASS BRAILLE TRANSCRIBE/PRODUCE BRAILLE BIBLES/BOOKS IN MANY LANGUAGES FOR USE IN 120+ DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE AT A COMPUTERISED BRAILLE PRODUCTION UNIT. OVERSEAS PARTNER GROUPS DISTRIBUTE THE BRAILLE TO OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY/COMMUNITIES. THE BRAILLE IS USED IN CHURCH SITUATIONS, EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES, ETC.

Latest Income: £108,992
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Empire Theatre (merseyside) Trust Limited

Arts

The principal activity is to promote, improve & advance the arts.

Latest Income: £108,499
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Newquay Dramatic Society

Arts

The Newquay Dramatic Society performs stage productions (amateur dramatics) for the benefit of the people of Cornwall and visitors to Cornwall from other parts of the country. Newquay Dramatic Society also hires its theatre to other performing groups, community groups and acts in order to widen its range of cultural events.

Latest Income: £108,010
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Ealing Music Therapy Project

Arts, Beneficiary group

EMTP provides music therapy to children in Ealing with disabilities or any kind of special need

Latest Income: £107,637
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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De Morgan Foundation

Arts, Heritage

The De Morgan Foundation holds an extensive collection of arts and crafts ceramics by the Victorian ceramicist William De Morgan and oil paintings and drawings by the artist Evelyn De Morgan. The charity's primary objective is the "provision and maintenance of the collection" to a public audience, which the Foundation achieves at its museum, though exhibitions, and a public programme.

Latest Income: £107,432
Areas of Operation: Barnsley
Status: Registered
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Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society

Arts, Charity and VCS support

Performance of light opera and similar works in order to provide education to the general public and to raise funds for charitable distribution.

Latest Income: £107,363
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Woodlands Park Community Centre

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The premises are used by:-A Pre-School Play Group, Theatrical Society, Ballet Classes for ages 4 to Adult, Mixed Badminton, Ladies Badminton, Modern Dance Classes, Young People's Modern Dance Classes, Tea Dances, Old Time Dancing, Theatre Dance Classes and Scottish Country Dancing, Pilates, Fitness Sessions, Strength & Balance and Aerobics for the over 50's (NHS Project).

Latest Income: £107,306
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Halifax Amateur Operatic Society

Arts

Production of musical theatre shows

Latest Income: £107,285
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Leicestershire And Rutland Federation Of Women's Institutes

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure

The Federation oversees 109 WIs throughout Leicestershire and Rutland, organising educational courses in crafts, public affairs, health and wellbeing, sport and other areas, aimed at providing women with the opportunity to maximise their enjoyment of life and involvement in the local community.

Latest Income: £107,206
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

THE CHARITY SUPPORT LOCAL GROUPS INCLUDING, DANCE SCHOOLS,YOGA, PLAY SCHOOLS, BOXING CLUBS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS, SLIMMING AND SENIOR CITIZENS, AND ARE OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL AND OR PRIVATE PARTIES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE ECT.

Latest Income: £106,938
Areas of Operation: Havering
Status: Registered
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The Water Adventure Centre

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

WAC is a vibrant youth project blending youth work, canoes and water. Focusing on developing confidence and self esteem, awareness of self, others and our environment communication and collaborative working. Young people 8 to 19 join our youth clubs, whereas groups of all ages book canoeing sessions. WAC aims to work with those most affected by disability, discrimination and disadvantage.

Latest Income: £106,755
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Hindu Temple Bristol

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion, Research

The main objective of the Charity is to promote the culture and philosophy of the Hindu faith to its members and the community at large.Main activities are:* Organisation of events based around religious festivals* Raising funds and donations from the members and the community at large for the upkeep of the charity* work with schools to improve understanding of Hindu culture & faith

Latest Income: £106,695
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hertford Dramatic And Operatic Society

Arts

Produce amateur plays, musicals, pantomimes etc. for public performance.Run workshops for junior members dealing with theatrical and related subjects.Advise local council of artistic needs of local area.Support other charities with donations.

Latest Income: £106,591
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Music In Country Churches

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage

Music in Country Churches was established as a charitable trust in 1989. It has two aims: (1) to assist churches in rural regions of England and Wales with holding concerts of classical music; (2) to raise funds to assist those churches with the costs of their repair and maintenance. The Charity is particularly keen to provide performance opportunities to young and emerging musicians.

Latest Income: £106,470
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Epsom Choral Society

Arts, Charity and VCS support

Epsom Choral Society provides the opportunity for people of all ages to practice and learn the art of choral singing. As such they rehearse weekly, and give 4 concerts a year attracting a wide range of audience, who are interested in broadening their knowledge and understanding of choral music. The Society also works with other local charities to support their fund raising by singing in public.

Latest Income: £106,301
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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London Oriana Choir Limited

Arts

The London Oriana Choir is recognised as one of Britain's leading amateur choirs, known for its high standards, broad repertoire and the vibrant energy of its performances. It performs at major central London venues such as the Barbican, South Bank Centre, St John's Smith Square and St James' Piccadilly, and is frequently invited to perform at other promoters' events.

Latest Income: £106,172
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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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.