Arts Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Grove Books Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesPublishingProvides advocacy/advice/information
Shree Ram Mandir (walsall)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionCelebrate all Hindu festivals, Run classes promoting Hindu culture and arts e.g Classical dance, Bollywood dancing, rangoli competitions. Run classes teaching English & Gujarati Invite experts to give advice on health and benefits. Run over 60's club, Women's Forum, & Youth club, to raise awareness of Hinduism among youngsters from 6 years and over & parents.
4th Bramshill (hartley Wintney) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePromote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Provides a variety of activities including camps, sports, crafts, leadership development.
Chorleywood Village Halls Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, HeritageVillage Halls status, for local use by local organisations. Dance Classes, drama groups, U3A, Art Classes, toddler groups. Hire for book club and Educational talks and lectures, H&S courses. Also available for letting for family parties, dances and fund raising activities.
Riverside Players
Arts, EnvironmentRiverside Players is a not for profit organisation which aims to educate the public in the dramatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.
Epta - European Piano Teachers' Association (uk) Limited
ArtsThe promotion of the highest artistic and technical standards in the teaching of the piano, the promotion of the study of the piano and furthering musical education generally.
Yellow House Cultural Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE RESIDENT IN MERSEYSIDE IN ALL THE PLASTIC, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AND LITERATURE AND TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE.WORK ON A DAILY BASIS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO ASSIST IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT AS ACTIVE CITIZENS.
Dunvant Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupPerforming concerts throughout Wales/UK for various charities
The Swan Youth Project Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe objective of the charity is to provide a safe, drug and alcohol free recreational facility for the young people of Berkhamsted and the surrounding area. The charity runs the Swan Youth Centre, the facilities of which include a large room in which events can be held, pool table, audio equipment, TV, games console, and bar selling soft drinks and snacks. Activities include after-school drop-in
Bewdley Festival Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PARTICULARLY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF BEWDLEY BY THE PROMOTION OF PLAYS AND OTHER FORMS OF ART. ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BUT PARTICULARLY THROUGH THE ORGANISATION OF THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL FOR NINE DAYS EACH OCTOBER.
St Georges Youth And Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide Age-friendly activities from the centre, which include Monday Movers (Chair yoga) Collyhurst walker, Line dancing, and an annual family trip. Provide. One-off events include Christmas lunch. 4CT run sessions aimed at the youth. Other users deliver activities such as Zumba, Mexican dance, Drama sessions for under-11s and young mum sessions. NA also runs sessions once a week.
The Omnibus Society
Arts, HeritageStudy into road passenger transport history and current operations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. This includes access to an extensive timetable and library, organising visits and talks relating to the UK bus and coach industry. Assistance is given to those undertaking research projects to support education, the publication of journals, papers and a general interest in the subject.
The Cheltenham Bach Choir
ArtsPerformance of works of music
The Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust
Arts, HeritageThe trustees general favour charities operating in Scotland but not to the exclusion of charities operating solely in England and/or Wales and/or Northern Ireland. The trustees favour organisations involved with the performing arts and those that further the visual arts and museums.
Lytham St Annes Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote & encourage in the Lytham St. Annes area by meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publications & promotions of a charitable nature:-+? A careful watch on the town's development-+? Focus public attention on the importance of enlightened town planning & imaginative design-+? Stimulate interest in & consideration of the preservation of features of historical interest & beauty in the town.
The Fellowship Of St Alban And St Sergius
Arts, ReligionThe charity produces a bi-annual journal and occasional newsletter. It holds an annual conference and an annual pilgrimage to the shrine of St Alban. An office is maintained to receive public enquiries, together with an extensive reference library and a website giving information about the Fellowship. Grants are awarded.
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited
ArtsThe Sir John Hurt Film Trust Ltd has been dedicated to using the power of the moving image for education and learning since it was founded in 1966 (as the Norfolk and Norwich Film Theatre Ltd). Our core aims are to develop cultural participation and learning irrespective of age or ability and ensure that film culture and heritage can be accessed by everyone.
English Evangelical Sisterhood Of Mary
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareDISTRIBUTES CHRISTIAN LITERATURE,DVD'S ETC..HOLDS OPEN DAYS AND RETREATS FOR PRAYER MEDITATION AND BIBLE STUDYPROVIDES BEREAVEMENT AND OTHER COUNSELLING ON REQUESTTAKES PART IN SEPARATE AND JOINT CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH EVENTSHAS A MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY
Bolton Little Theatre Limited
ArtsEducation, training and appreciation of the arts of theatre
Alfred Williams Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo make grants for environmental and social causes in the county of Suffolk with a bias towards preservation or regeneration of the built heritage, amenity and landscape of the county. Grants to social causes are either for start-up projects, or for modest on-going support to groups involved in voluntary care, education, theatre, music and youth and community projects.
The Upstagers Theatre Charity Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe principal activity is the provision of and maintenance of property for youth theatre groups and other community groups
Muslim Students House (manchester)
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionYouth training Youth educationWomen trainingWomen educationSocial and cultural activitiesWeddingConference and meeting facilitiesAdvice and community servicesSports activitiesWeekend children clubArabic courses for adultsMedia (community radio)
Greek Orthodox Community Of St Charalambous
Arts, Beneficiary groupTHE CHARITY PROVIDES RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES TO ALL CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX PEOPLE, PROVIDES CATECHISM TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ORTHODOX FAITH. PROVIDES EDUCATION, THE TEACHING OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE TO THE CHILDREN, AND ALSO TEACHES TRADITIONAL DANCING AND MUSIC AND GENERALLY GREEK CUSTOMS.
Clapham Parish Of Celestial Church Of Christ
Arts, Education, Religion? Regular Church services during the week in the Church Auditorium for all.? Forum for interaction and Friendliness ? Christian Counseling ? Marriage, Relationships etc? Christian Celebration ? Harvest, Easter, Holy Mary Day etc? Adult Education (Literacy and Numeracy, internet access & usage)
Herbert Ellis Norris Library And Museum
Arts, HeritageTo provide a museum and local history library collection covering the county of Huntingdonshire.
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.