Arts Charities
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Canterbury Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Society promotes public concerts at which the members perform with professional musicians. The Canterbury Choral Society Youth Choir participates in some concerts with the main choir, and participates in other concerts on its own.
The Sir Barry Jackson County Fund
ArtsPromotion of dramatic art in the West Midlands
Guildford Area University Of The Third Age (u3a)
Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchGuildford Area U3a organises in excess of 100 groups for persons retired or semi-retired. For an annual donation members are able to attend groups in Art,Crafts,Discussion,Drama,Games,Health Fitness & Leisure,History Languages, Literature, Music, Research and the Sciences.
The Friends Of St Mary's Perivale
Arts, AssociationsTo promote music at regular Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday/Sunday concerts.Quiet daysExhibitions
The Oulton Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureProvides a Hall and Meetings rooms for rent to the Local Community for activities such as dance classes, yoga, Pilates, line dancing, Children's pre-school activities and Salsa dancing.
The South London Botanical Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, FacilitiesThe Institute - Library, Herbarium & Garden - are open weekly to members & the public. We run botanical courses for adults, workshops for children & one-off lectures & field trips. We have a series of open days/evenings & occassional other events. We participate in local environmental, ecological & botanical events.
British Trolleybus Society
Arts, HeritageEducating the public at large as to the operation and historic interest of the trolleybus by(a) Maintaining and restoring the Society's historic trolleybus collection(b) Supporting the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft(c) Publishing a monthly journal about the Society and trolleybuses(d) Publishing books about the trolleybus
Wells Festival Of Literature Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupIn line with its educational objectives, the company organises the annual Wells Festival of Literature at which leading writers give inspirational, challenging lectures to audiences of all ages and tastes. The Company also funds workshops for young people to interact with inspirational authors. The company is also instrumental in promoting Beanstalk, a national literacy project, in the South West.
Kingswood Village Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and management of Kingswood Village Hall for Community events. These events comprise exercise classes, wedding receptions, amateur theatre, council and general elections, private parties and club meetings.
The Riley Smith Hall Charitable Company
Arts, FacilitiesA public hall / theatre for the benefit of the community.
Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationTo facilitate music-making activities for people of all ages living in the villages/towns of Wiltshire, through presenting and performing music. To promote the study and practice of music, especially in its social and co-operative forms. To conduct negotiations with any government, local, municipal or other authorities on matters affecting the study and practice of music in Wiltshire.
Witham Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsSOCIETY REHEARSES AND PERFORMS 3 SHOWS A YEAR; 2 WITH THE GROUP AND 1 WITH OUR JUNIOR GROUP
Beverley War Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe trust provides a community building for arts, leisure, recreational and educational use. We offer a film night and now have excellent bar facilities. We offer meeting rooms, a stage, a large dance floor. The hall is available for wedding receptions, parties, conferences as well as educational use, to the whole community.
The Delius Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesMakes grants towards the performance and promotion of the music of Frederick Delius. Also makes grants to organisations with a general remit to promote the music of British composers born from 1860 onwards.
T B H Brunner's Charitable Trust
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe trustees seek to make donations to other charities and voluntary bodies for the benefit of Church of England Preservation projects and other charities dealing with Historical Preservation, both local to Oxfordshire and nationally. The trustees may also seek to make donations to other charities, voluntary bodies and individuals relating to the Arts, music and also for general charitable purpose
Waveney Enterprises Workshop
Arts, Beneficiary groupDay Service (craft Workshop) for adults with a learning disability. Arts and Crafts activities in a person centered supported environment.
Marehay Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Professions, Social welfarePromote community events. Provide facilities for other registered charities. Encourage young people in participation of the community events. Provide social events for elderly.Dancing school for young people, old time dancing, snooker, pool, darts, bingo, quiz for all ages, disabled access and facilities.
The Charles Lloyd Foundation
Arts, ReligionTo defray the future cost of building, enlarging, modernising, repairing, decorating buildings belonging to the Roman Catholic Church in the trust area; the advancement of the religion in the trust area; and the promotion and advancement of music, either religious or secular, for public appreciation or in or towards National Catholic Charities operating in the trust Area.
The Philological Society
Arts, HeritageThe objects of the Society are to investigate and promote the study and knowledge of the structure, the affinities and the history of languages. To this end it organises regular meetings and conferences, publishes a journal and supports the publication of academic books.
International Journal Of Experimental Pathology
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe principal activity is the publication of the Journal. Our policy is to publish research into the cause, diagnosis and cure of disease in man. Any profits from such publication are used to promote research in this field.
Abingdon Operatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts.To introduce young people to the stage by encouraging them to take part in productions and fostering their participation in the dramatic arts.To assist other societies and schools by making available costumes and props.
Ilkeston & District Centre For Voluntary Service, The Flamsteed Centre
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareTo provide a base for Numerous local groups; Ilkeston WI, Helen O Grady Drama, Tai Chi, Yoga, , Royal British Legion, companions group, Age Uk Strong & Steady , Survivors Of Bereavement By Suicide Support Group. Everyone Eats lunching togetherWe provide daycare for people who are experiencing memory problems, dementia, lonely and isolated. We cover the boroughs of Erewash/Amber Valley
Thames Philharmonic Choir
ArtsThe study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance.
Christian Television Association
ArtsThe advancement of the Christian religion, in particular through the medium of audio-visual means.
Sheffield Unit 302 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe education and training of young people (aged 10 to 18) in a range of activities and life skills. Some associated with sailing/boating and the traditions of the Royal Navy. Others involving climbing and other outdoor activities; music; computing; cookery skills; etc....
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.