Arts Charities
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The Avon County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyThe activities organised by this charity are consistent with upholding the objects of the Women's Institute charity of which the main purpose is to enable women who are associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and o
The Musical Youth Company Of Oxford
Arts, Beneficiary groupEducate youth between the ages of 12 years and 19 years on the 1st of September in the dramatic and operatic arts to further the development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts. To enable the youths to appear on a professional stage and to perform in front of the general public
The Waynflete Singers
Arts, Charitable activities, Researcha) the education of the public in the art and science of music; andb) the promotion of choral singing and of the performance of choral and other musical works.
The Derbyshire Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF MEMBERS TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES.
Guildford Choral Society
ArtsFounded in 1839, the Society's objects are to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of choral music and the development of the public appreciation of such art. These are pursued through a programme of regular public concerts each season and occasional production of recordings.
Swillington Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWe are a local charity that has sports facilities & pitches. We have numerous football & rugby teams from 5 years old up to open age. We have crown green bowling facilities with many teams as well as a ladies rounders team. We have full disabled access in our club house & pavilion. The club house is used for recreational sports such as snooker as well as a large concert room for events.
Kelvin Players
ArtsKelvin Players is a non-professional theatre company whose objective is to educate the public in the arts in particular the art of drama by the presentation of dramatic productions. Mission: To create excellent theatre through the sharing and development of skills and expertise in all aspects of production and performance.
Banbury Evangelical Free Church
Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionSunday Services centred around Biblical preaching. Mid-week Bible Studies & Prayer Meetings. Monthly 'Charity Book Stall' in Banbury market. Other open air outreach. Monthly services in a local old people's home. Occasional children's activities. Distributing free Christian literature in the locality.
Porthleven Town Band
Arts, Beneficiary groupMusical performances and the musical education of children and young people
Macclesfield Amateur Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur Theatre to support the local community. We also let our facilities to other local theatrical groups
Chelmsford Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsPerforming musical theatre for the enjoyment of the company as well as the local community.
Sir Thomas Gresham Charities
Arts, Housing, LeisureThe purpose of the charity is the provision of eight Almshouses known as the Gresham Almshouses; the annual payment of an allowance to the almsfolk; and the payment of -ú100 per annum to each of the four Gresham lecturers in Divinity, Astronomy, Music and Geometry.
Centre For Policy On Ageing
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesCentre for Policy on Ageing aims to raise awareness of issues around ageing, influence development of policies to enable older people to live their lives as they choose & to support good practice. Key activities are research, policy, dissemination of information (library & information resources open to all), publications, events. Key is to advocate what older people themselves want & need.
Dyfed Caerfyrddin Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisureeducation of women in public affairs, leisure activities andallaspects of .crafts
Bos Musical Theatre Company
ArtsWe produce two musicals a year shown at a local theatre for members of the public
United Anglo Caribbean Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe offer support and advice to Older People and provide the following: A healthy and balance meal for older people 2 days a week Tuesdays and Thursdays. The activities we offer are social, recreational and cultural activities, arts and crafts, games, outings, exercise, short breaks, health checks, forums etc. We also offer telephone support.
The Swan Theatre Company
ArtsThe objectives of the company are to educate the public in the dramatic arts and further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts in Yeovil and District.
The Amersham Festival Society
Arts, Education, ResearchThe objective of the society is to promote and educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts in the area. We also try to encourage young musicians to further their studies by offering bursaries to young students studying music.
Cedarwood Festival Limited
ArtsOrganise Christian arts festivals incorporating all forms of all artistic expression by Christian artists (including, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, music, drama, dance, painting and sculpture) with the aim of using artisitic expression to spread the Christian gospel.
The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust
Arts, EducationThe Trust funds cultural and heritage preservation projects in the UK (especially East Anglia).Main areas include:-schemes or bursaries for classical music education to enable young career musicians to attend courses, music groups or orchestras;-conservation and crafts training, via bursaries to recognized higher educational teaching organisations;See full criteria in the Annual Accounts.
Salisbury Musical Society
Arts, Religion, ResearchThe charity aims to educate the public in the arts and science of music by performing choral concerts of high standard with soloists of national standing. It is a mixed choir of about 144 voices and performs major works from the choral scene, from traditional classical to modern. Most of its concerts are in Salisbury Cathedral but occasionally it combines with other choirs and performs abroad
229th Bristol (st. Aldhelm's) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting activities including outdoor activities, crafts, camping and other leisure activities.
Chippenham Unit428 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureOutdoor pursuits, canoeing, sailing, camping. Qualifications in catering, sailing, safety boat, canoeing, radio communications, electronics. Musical instrument (band) training. Drill training. All forms of sports , swimming
Cwmbach Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationRecruit more choristers especially young people. To continue to expand our repertoire. Give schools and other young people the opportunity of performing with us. Give our experienced musicians the opportunity to continue their skills .To support charitable causes. Rehersals at Cwmbach Junior School, Llangorse Road, Cwmbach, on Monday and some Thursday 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
Staffordshire Reels On Wheels
Arts, Beneficiary groupPresenting mainstream family films to audiences that would otherwise be unable to see them because of geographical and commercial constraints.The presentation of educational films to minority and specialist groups.
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.