Arts Charities
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Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust
Arts, Health, ReligionThe trust maintains a monastry with five resident monks (mostly of Burmese origin) who perform religious ceremonies as required. Major Buddhist festivals are celebrated at the Peace Pagoda. Meditation is taught to anyone interested and regular sessions are held for practitioners of varying experience. The Pagoda is open to visitors and groups are welcome.
The Christian Dental Fellowship
Arts, Beneficiary group(1) Annual family conference (2) Production of quarterly magazine (3) Supports overseas mission (dental) partners (4) Encourages active student participation (5) Encourages regional meetings (6) Produces prayer calendars for members use (7) Support charities in the UK and overseas who provide dental care or care for dental teams including students.
The Prince Philip Trust Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchIn the interests of social welfare and to improve conditions of life for the inhabitants of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. To enable and facilitate the pursuit of leisure time occupations: To advance the education of young people, in particular through voluntary service: To advance public education in the fine arts, literature and science.
Overseas Chinese Association
Arts, Education, LeisureTo promote the education to the public for Chinese language, cultures, and traditions.. To provide recreational and educational facilities to the public. The school had a total of 27 classes of Chinese language courses (2 classes in Cantonese and 25 classes in Mandarin) and total of 420 students in the year term 2018 to 2019. There were also 1 dancing class for our students.
Society For Renaissance Studies
Arts, EducationThe Society For Renaissance Studies provides a forum for those interested in any aspect of the study of the renaissance. Through its meetings and publications the society offers a range of support for research and interdisciplinary teaching, funding postdoctoral fellowships, offering travel grants for doctoral students and funding academic conferences and school study days.
The Friends Of The Spafford Children's Center Of Jerusalem
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportFSCC raises money for the advancement of the charitable work carried on at the Spafford Childrens Center of Jerusalem in the state of Israel, being a centre providing care, treatment and education to children. All money raised is sent to SCC except the small proportion spent on administration and book keeping.
Oxford Theatre Guild
ArtsTo promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of public appreciation of such art.
West Norfolk Music Centre
Arts, Beneficiary groupMusic teaching on most instruments for all ages (4 to 104!) and abilities, mostly individually but also in small groups. We also run bands, an orchestra, smaller instrumental groups, choirs and workshops for young children which are free to all members.
The Guild Of Health And St Raphael
Arts, HealthThe principal activities of the charity have continued to be discussions and the dissemination of literature, prayer meditation and intercessions. The charity has also continued to increase its work in the country by promoting conferences and retreats.
Sean International
Arts, ReligionThe charity advances the Christian faith and ministry for the benefit of the public by developing theological education principally by extension, which is accessible to a very wide range of people and ages through theological training programs, and by the publication of Christian literature and study resources. The charity's ministry is independent, interdenominational and international.
Retford Little Theatre
ArtsThe wholly amateur theatre presents a minimum of five plays during the financial year.
Cinnamon Brow Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Leisureover 6o's, mums and tots, dance groups, table tennis, bingo, darts. we host various activites for all ages and involve the community and local groups such as, dance groups etc. and Birchwood Lions have set up home here, also room hire for parties etc.
The Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, FacilitiesMusic and Arts, with an emphasis on the advancement of music and music education generally with an emphasis on the encouragement of young people; support for the arts and heritage; the preservation of trees, gardens etc to provide open spaces, public walks etc
Qing Hua Chinese School Charitable Trust
Arts, EducationTo provide Mandarin Chinese languages courses and cultural activities to the Chinese community and to all those who are interested in Chinese language and culture, regardless of their age or background.
Abridge Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvides the uses of the hall for the benefit for the young and old. I.E. meetings, art, dancing, sports, weddings, birthdays, christenings, keep fit and funerals.
Burnley Light Opera Society
Arts, LeisureTo provide musical/show entertainment
Church Stretton And South Shropshire Arts Festival
Arts, ReligionWe arrange music events and craft/art exhibition, usually a fortnight in July/August, at venues in the Church Stretton area
The Broderer's Charity Trust
ArtsThe charity has been established to promote the art of embroidery as well as general charitable activities.
Grace Wyndham Goldie (bbc) Trust Fund
Arts, Social welfareThe Trust helps those, at present or previously engaged in broadcasting, who are currently suffering financial hardship or who need assistance with education. Grants are paid to the individuals on a discretionary basis in light of their financial circumstances.
Centre Stage London
Arts, Economic and community developmentWe aim to mount at least two musical productions per year. Acting roles are open to anyone and are decided following auditions. We also offer on the job training in lighting, sound and other backstage jobs
Aquila Fellowship Trust
Arts, ReligionWe maintain a ministry of 'helps' for the entire Christian community and for the wider population by:1 The availability of literature through the Christian Bookshop in Launceston 2 The availability of help through prayer,ministry,outreach and counselling3 Discretionary grants for local people training or engaged in Christian work4 Encouraging people to find faith in our Lord Jesus Christ
Bushey Museum Trust
Arts, HeritageThe advancement of education in Bushey and district by the provision of a community museum and art gallery and local studies centre with material of archaeological, historical, artistic and social interest.
Darji Mitra Mandal Of The United Kingdom
Arts, Religion- Advancement of the Hindu religion, and in particular amongst the Hindu Gujarati people, for promotion, education, support and advancement of the Hindu culture, heritage, music, dance and art by providing a centre, library, exhibitions and displays.
Hoghton Social And Sports Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS LET TO LOCAL GROUPS FOR THEIR ACTIVITIES. SCOUTS, JUDO CLUB. LUNCHEON CLUB, AUTUMN CLUB, GENERAL FUND RAISING, ZUMBA, PILATES, FOLK DANCING, CREATIVE DANCE, WOMENS' INSTITUTE, ANTIQUES FAIRS, POLLING STATION AND OTHER PARTY AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Easington Colliery Band
ArtsPromotion of brass bands and brass band music as an art form in the community. Education and training of new and existing brass musicians of all ages.
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.