Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Three Counties Agricultural Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe Three Counties Agricultural Society's charitable objectives are to promote agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, apiculture, rural skills and crafts, and conservation for the public benefit. We fulfil our objectives through staging annual shows with a programme of educative content at our showground in Malvern, administering educational bursary schemes, and other educational activities.
Hymns Ancient And Modern Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationMakes grants to organisations (incl. schools, charities etc)
The Young Vic Company
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe objects of the Charity are to create high quality, innovative and imaginative theatre for a wide and, in particular, young audience. The creation and presentation of high quality performances in unique adaptable auditoria, with far-reaching education and access policies, is achieved through a combination of box office revenue, public subsidy and fundraising.
Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited
ArtsThe objects of the Charity are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the encouragement of the arts. This includes the arts of cinema, photography, painting and sculpture and including all other arts of a visual nature provided that all the objects of the Company shall be of a charitable nature.
Almeida Theatre Company Limited
ArtsPrimarily producing and presenting plays and other performances at our theatre
St John's College Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe school principally provides a high level of education to boys and girls in Cardiff and the surrounding areas from the ages of 3 to 18 years in the context of a recognized Choir School.
Poole Arts Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupLighthouse offers a wide range of theatrical, cinematic, visual arts and musical events in order to appeal to a broad range of people. It provides facilities for amateur artists to develop their skills and presents workshops and theatrical productions to involve young people in the arts in order to encourage a culture in which different age ranges play a complementary part.
Malvern Theatres Trust Limited
ArtsProvide premises and resources for the performance of Theatre & Dance
The Anvil Trust Limited
ArtsTo run The Anvil (concert hall) ,The Haymarket (theatre) and The Forge (studio) to provide cultural live performance events for Basingstoke, Hampshire and surrounding areas as well as a year-round programme of participatory and educational work for all communities.
Kingsway Clc Trust
ArtsTO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND MUSIC AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe principle activities of the charity is supporting the worlwide evangelistic activities of The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association such as My Hope UK, Internet Evangelism etc.; fundraising to support these activities; distributing Billy Graham books, literature and recordings; training for evangelism;providing general ministry support to enquirers and exploring evangelistic opportunties.
Soho Theatre Company Limited
ArtsTo produce new work (live theatre, comedy and cabaret) at Soho Theatre and elsewhere. To discover and nurture new writers and artists.To target and develop new audiences.To develop digital and other initiatives, to make our work more accessible to a broader audience.
Lyric Theatre Hammersmith Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe produce and present a high quality, accessible programme of contemporary theatre for audiences of all ages and backgrounds from West London and beyond. We also devise and deliver high quality creative learning activities for young people so that they can participate in the arts and develop their personal, social, educational and creative potential.
Newland House School Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTHE TRUST AIMS TO HELP BOYS AND GIRLS ATTAIN THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC LEVELS WHILST BENEFITING FROM SPORTING, MUSICAL, ARTISTIC AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR INTERESTS AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE SENIOR SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
The Royal College Of Ophthalmologists
Arts, Education, Health, ResearchThe College creates and maintains standards in ophthalmic training and practice, organises examinations and sets the curriculum. It maintains a CPD system and provides surgical skills courses for trainees. It organises scientific meetings, publishes a scientific journal and provides information on ophthalmic matters for practitioners and the general public.It encourages eye related research.
Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureChesham Prep is a day school for boys and girls aged 3 to13 years and seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of its stated aims to maintain a high academic standard and also encourage skills in all academic as well as art, design & technology, music, drama and sport. Children are prepared for entry into county secondary schools and to the independent schools sector.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
Arts1. Providing and extending music therapy services nationwide;2. Training professional music therapists and transmittingmusic therapy knowledge and skills through broadereducational programmes;3. Researching and developing music therapy as aprofessional practice and an academic discipline.
The London Library
ArtsThe advancement of education, learning and knowledge by the provision and maintenance in London of a library embracing the arts and humanities
Yehudi Menuhin School Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe Yehudi Menuhin School provides a specialist education to boys and girls aged 8 to 19 years with an exceptional talent for music and facility on a stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, harp) or piano. Selection for a place at the School is based solely on musical potential and the School aims to offer places regardless of the financial circumstances of the applicant.
Stoke-On-Trent And North Staffordshire Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Associations, Economic and community developmentThe producing theatre for Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, creating excellent, nationally renowned theatre in our unique in-the-round auditorium, appealing to a wide range of people, striving to reach new audiences and consolidating existing audiences. We believe in the power of theatre to change lives, making a difference for local people of all ages through our education and community activities.
The Hammond School Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareThe Hammond is one of 4 UK vocational schools and colleges specialising in musical theatre and dance. It is a pre-eminent centre of excellence which leads the way in education and performance training. Its mission is to enable all talented young people, regardless of background or financial hardship an opportunity of a life changing experience through its bursary and community outreach schemes.
Hampstead Theatre Limited
ArtsPresent, promote, maintain and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts.
New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
Arts, Health, Housing, ReligionPublic promotion of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world, by supporting the development of Kadampa Buddhist Centres throughout the world; by publishing and distributing books on Kadampa Buddhism; by training teachers of Kadampa Buddhism; and by maintaining a year-round programme of Buddhist teachings and meditation at the charity's home premises.
Haven House Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareCare for life threatened/limited children and young people and their families, through providing:* Respite care: day care and overnight stays* Palliative care at end of life* Bereavement suite and support* Community and hospice at home services: Physio, Music therapy, Toy loan, Special yoga * Family Support: Siblings, Counselling, Family Suite and Training to equip parents
Art Services Grants Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationVisual arts institution SPACE provides creative workspace, offers advocacy & promotes innovation. Established by artists in 1968, SPACE runs 18 premises in London, providing affordable studios along with talent development programmes, residencies & training opportunities. SPACE also delivers Learning projects for schools, young people & communities to promote engagement with creativity & the arts.
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.