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Discover 6,454 Arts charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

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

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, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £7,269,690
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Hymns Ancient And Modern Limited

Arts, Charitable activities, Education

Makes grants to organisations (incl. schools, charities etc)

Latest Income: £7,234,397
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Young Vic Company

Arts, Charity and VCS support

The 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.

Latest Income: £7,220,530
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited

Arts

The 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.

Latest Income: £7,202,451
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Almeida Theatre Company Limited

Arts

Primarily producing and presenting plays and other performances at our theatre

Latest Income: £7,127,816
Areas of Operation: Islington
Status: Registered
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St John's College Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £7,118,790
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Poole Arts Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group

Lighthouse 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.

Latest Income: £7,106,633
Areas of Operation: Poole
Status: Registered
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Malvern Theatres Trust Limited

Arts

Provide premises and resources for the performance of Theatre & Dance

Latest Income: £7,068,066
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Anvil Trust Limited

Arts

To 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.

Latest Income: £6,933,075
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kingsway Clc Trust

Arts

TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND MUSIC AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.

Latest Income: £6,812,041
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Limited

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Religion

The 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.

Latest Income: £6,806,270
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Soho Theatre Company Limited

Arts

To 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.

Latest Income: £6,775,582
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lyric Theatre Hammersmith Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group

We 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.

Latest Income: £6,741,434
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Newland House School Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

THE 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.

Latest Income: £6,702,017
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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The Royal College Of Ophthalmologists

Arts, Education, Health, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £6,644,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Chesham 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.

Latest Income: £6,616,216
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy

Arts

1. 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.

Latest Income: £6,535,921
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The London Library

Arts

The advancement of education, learning and knowledge by the provision and maintenance in London of a library embracing the arts and humanities

Latest Income: £6,272,245
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Yehudi Menuhin School Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £6,114,190
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Stoke-On-Trent And North Staffordshire Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Associations, Economic and community development

The 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.

Latest Income: £6,063,319
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Hammond School Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £6,025,300
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Hampstead Theatre Limited

Arts

Present, promote, maintain and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts.

Latest Income: £6,014,917
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Arts, Health, Housing, Religion

Public 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.

Latest Income: £5,968,058
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Haven House Foundation

Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

Care 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

Latest Income: £5,938,117
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Art Services Grants Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education

Visual 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.

Latest Income: £5,909,509
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.