Arts Charities
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Age Concern (cowplain) (opw) Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe were constituted in June 1981 with the principal object of providing services and facilities for the well being of the elderly in our catchment area; comprising Lunch Club (three days), keep fit, genealogy, ceramic painting, befriending service for the vulnerable elderly living in the Cowplain ward and its surrounds.
The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund
ArtsThe DLTF was established to help members who have worked at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, either as performers or stage management. Payments are made on their age, retirement or on ceasing work through ill-health or accident. Other grants may be made at the directors discretion.
Shottery Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, HealthShottery Memorial Hall provides facilities for use by local organisations including school & youth groups, mental health charities, orchestra, dance etc. Shottery Youth Theatre performs an annual panto and there are frequent special events, including an annual summer fete.Facilities include 2 halls, bar/lounge, kitchens and art studio.The Hall Committee meets monthly.
Little Downham Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureA village hall available for all local people. Regular groups include Brownies, a Youth Theatre Group, U3A music and scrabble, dancing groups, special sessions for people with disabilities, Carpet Bowls, local conservation group and other local interest groups. The hall runs a Book Cafe two days a week and is a designated Warm Hub. The hall is also available for hire for parties, wakes and events
Claypole Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureCOMMUNITY EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING CINEMA CLUB, FAMILY FUN DAYS, RAISING FUNDS FOR HALL UPKEEP. PRIVATE HIRE OF HALL FOR WEDDINGS & PARTIES ETC, BROWNIES & GUIDES, FITNESS CLASSES
The Lapid Trust
Arts, Saving of lives, Social welfareWe don't accept unsolicited grant applicationsOverall vision of connectedness and challenging isolationSupporting organisations working in the following areas:1. Health and medicine, particularly mental health2. Helping people thrive in old age3. The use of music and arts in relation to above4. Building trust and friendship between communities5. Responsive relief in disaster zones
The Friends Of The City Of Sheffield Youth Orchestra Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupMusical education and orchestral training
Centre For Performance Research Limited
ArtsTo advance the education of the general public in the understanding and appreciation of the arts, in particular the dramatic arts.
Zephaniah Music Trust
Arts, EducationZephaniah "takes light into dark corners", enabling Christian musicians & artists to work in places where fees are not possible. Our team regularly visit around 50 schools in the Bradford district and beyond, leading assemblies, arts weeks, workshops, lessons and performances. We also work with churches and community groups delivering events, holiday clubs and workshops in Bradford and beyond.
Aberaeron Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Aberaeron. Available for use for meetings, classes, lectures, and other forms of recreation in order to improve the conditions of life for the community. Current use includes over 50's keep fit; choral groups; amateur dramatics; town council meetings; language classes; dance clubs; concerts; W I meeting place etc
Horsford Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo actively manage, advertise and hire out Horsford Village Hall and football fields, to various local community organisations and to the general public. Hirers range from an Archery Club to Zumba dancing! Part of the building is leased to a Social Club.At weekends the main hall is usually available for private hirer. Information can be found at www.horsfordvillagehall.co.uk.
British Association For Holistic Medicine & Health Care
ArtsThree issues of the Journal of Holistic Healthcare were published from 1st July, 2018 to 30th June, 2019Vol 15 Issue 2 Summer 2018 Healing JourneysVol 15 Issue 3 Autumn 2018 Social PrescribingVol 16 Issue 1 Spring 2019 Nature ConnectionsThe BHMA website has been developed and is a resource for members and the general public.
The De Vere Society
ArtsThe Society exists to promote the study of the life and works of Shakespeare with the particular goal of establishing and presenting objective evidence that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was the author using the pseudonym William Shakespeare.
Ware Musical Theatre
ArtsParticipating in the performing arts
The Shephall Community Association
Arts, Associations, Leisure, ReligionProvide premises for use/hire by local groups and individuals. Some of our users includeKarate, Church Meetings, Pilates, Line Dancing, various Keep fit, Games club, Lace Making, Slimming World, Yoga, Brownies and Guides. These are some of our regular groups, we also have other groups that meet occasionally plus hall hire for parties and functions.
Rehearsal Orchestra
ArtsSince its foundation in 1957, the Rehearsal Orchestra has promoted an annual residential orchestral course during the Edinburgh Festival, and arranged weekend courses in London and other parts of the UK aimed at providing an orchestral training resource for talented players and soloists of all ages and from all parts of the UK and abroad.
The World Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, improve, develop and maintain, public education in, and appreciation of, music and the arts, and to promote any charitable purpose throughout the world. The main project is Ripon International Festival.
Norwich Chamber Music
ArtsThe club promotes professional music recitals and concerts and other related activities. It promotes educational projects with professional musicians for schoolchildren and young adults in Norfolk and Norwich.
Shiloh United Church Of Christ Apostolic Worldwide
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Education, ReligionYoung People's Ministry - The Church continues with activities and programmes to help teach, educate, disciple and mentor young people so that they will succed in life and be responsible. Youth Club, South Yorkshire Black Prison Project - Once a month the black led churches' prison project hold a service in a prison in South Yorkshire. Choir Ministry, Evangelism, Sunday School, Sunday Worship.
Carlton Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupThis charity is a male - voice choir whose aims are to promote male choral singing , to enhance the image of live music in our community , and to raise monies to donate to deserving causes.
The London Scottish Regimental Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Charitable activities, HeritagePay all expenses incidental to the administration of the charity. After paying expenses income to be used to promote militiary efficiency of the unit. Make grants to museum and library of London Scottish.
Andrew Logan Museum Sculpture Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture Limited was formed in August 1987 as a Charitable Trust to display to the public the works of Sculptor Andrew Logan, to advance the education of the public in England and Wales. The Museum organises workshops, festivals & performances for adults & children, schools & college groups in Berriew, Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales
Godalming Operatic Society
ArtsPromoting public interest in and knowledge of the works of W S Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan and in the dramatic and operatic arts.
Kingston Choral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ReligionKingston Choral Society was formed in 1949 and has 120-130 singers. Concerts are usually held in Kingston Parish Church. It performs four concerts a year covering a wide range of music from Bach to Gershwin and often performs with professional orchestras and high calibre soloists. There are occasional workshops and regular social and fundraising events are held.
Rotary Club Of Deane Trust Fund
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS supportSupport to Rotary and other local charities.Major fundraising activities of: - Charity concert at the Anvil, held last Sunday of January - featuring HM Band of the Royal Marines Basingstoke Festival of Transport, held second Monday in May - featuring almost 1000 vehicles, 70 stalls and up to 10,000 visitors and is one of the larger events of its type in the South East
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.