Arts Charities
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Bishops Hull Community Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationVILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL, PROVIDING PRE-SCHOOL CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 - 4.THIS SETTING IS BASED IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE SCHOOL AND OFFERS ACTIVITIES BASED AROUND THE EYFS STATUTORY GUIDANCE, INCLUDING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, LANGUAGE, BOOKS, PUZZLES,CONSTRUCTION AND NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES BASED AROUND AREAS OF LEARNING.
The City Of York Guildhall Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationClassical music Orchestra, mainly amateur, providing concerts for the public and experience for enthusiastic players of any age. Engaging with local schools and children's musical organisations so as to bring music both to a wider audience and to children in particular.
The Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Samaj
Arts, Leisure, Social welfaremain aim of the Organisation is to keep Cultural events and traditions alive within the communityActivities we provide Music & Dance classes every weekPensioners Club get together on daily basisSports & Social events for youngstersLadies keepfit classesArts & Crafts classsesLadies Association get together
Chiswick Saturday Music Centre
Arts, Beneficiary groupMain purpose of the charity is to educate of children in the art of making music. Activities include the organisation of lessons, ensemble groups and concerts
Bishops Lydeard Village Hall And Playing Field
Arts, FacilitiesThe village hall comprises internally 3 halls, stage, kitchen and toilets, and externally an annexe, a childrens play park, playing field and car park. The internal facilities and annexe are hired to a wide range of regular user groups, and also to individuals and organisations for concerts, meetings, parties and wedding receptions. The external facilities are available to all at no charge.
National Association Of Hospital Broadcasting Organisations
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthPromotes hospital, health & wellbeing broadcasting in the UK.Acts as umbrella organisation supporting independent local hospital, health & wellbeing broadcasting organisations.
The Music Therapy Charity
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromotion of research into music therapy. Provision of grants to music therapy students. Support for music therapy projects.
The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust
Arts, Education, Social welfareThe trustees principally grant bursaries to final year drama students who are suffering financial hardship and who are nominated by their respective drama schools.Please note that we do not accept private applications for funding.
Stainsby Folk Group
ArtsStainsby Festival and associated educational arts activities
The Arab Educational And Cultural Forum
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationSaturday schools for teaching Arabic language to children
Cymdeithas Ddrama Llangefni
Artsperforming arts ( acting, singing, dancing)
Digby Hall And Library
Arts, FacilitiesMANAGEMENT AND HIRE OF A PUBLIC HALL FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF SHERBORNE AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Acton Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsOperatic Society
Mousehole Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe are a male voice choir from Cornwall who give regular concerts in the Cornwall & Devon area. To raise funds for the running of the choir but primarily to raise funds to support a number of charities both locally and nationally.
New London Orchestra Limited
Arts, EducationThe New London Orchestra offers music projects including concerts, recordings, and music-related education and outreach projects in schools and in the wider community. All projects aim to have an education element, whether through choice of repertoire, or through bringing the experience of live music to places it might not otherwise reach.
The Exmoor Pony Society
Animals, ArtsThe Charity's objects are to promote Registered Exmoor Ponies and to encourage and maintain the standards of ponies used for breeding and to form and publish a stud book for the registration of Exmoor ponies. The Charity seeks to educate the public on the attributes of this rare native breed and act in an advisory capacity in reported cases of ill treatment of Registered Exmoor Ponies.
The Society For Army Historical Research
Armed forces, Arts, HeritageThe objects of the society shall be the encouragement of army historical research, and the promotion and maintenance of regimental and military traditions including:- a) Research, (b) Quarterly Publication of a Journal contaning original articles, military manuscripts and other material, advice and encouragement to those interested including students, and a lecture programme
Carlton Little Theatre Trust
ArtsThe objects are to promote the advancement and improvements of the general education in relation to all aspects of the arts or drama and the development of public appreciation of such arts.This is achieved by the provision of amateur theatre for the benefit of the local community.
Eric Thompson Charitable Trust For Organists And Organ Music
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Trust aims to provide grants to help aspiring professional organists. Preference will be given to students seeking assistance towards special projects, rather than continuing academic tuition. The Flentrop scholarship awarded annually allows a student to spend two weeks in Holland with Flentrop, organ builders. The ETT Annual Award funds a candidate in a project related to the organ.
Emmanuel Trust Wokingham
Arts, Religion, Social welfarePromotion of the Christian faith by such means as are charitable. Financially support Christian missions and workers. Printing and distribution of Christian literature and the relief of special poverty / need whether in UK or abroad
The Guide Association Somerset
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the Charity is to promote the education of girls and young women to help them develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world. Somerset County is composed of 10 Divisions. Each of these has numerous units. Weekly guiding activities, camps, crafts and sporting events take place at all levels.
Torbay And South West Of England Festival
ArtsCompetitive festival of performing arts
Ash Village Hall
Arts, FacilitiesAdministers village hall with stage plus small KCC library room, for hire by village clubs and organisations; also private parties and functions and adult (KCC) education classes.
Marilyn Baker Ministries
Arts, ReligionMarilyn Baker and team communicate the Christian faith through music, songs and the spoken word. They minister through the organisation of and attendance at concerts, conferences and meetings throughout the year.
Copdock And Washbrook Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureWE ACT AS A CENTRE FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES AND AS SUCH WE CATER FOR A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BADMINTON, BOWLS, DRAMA, DANCING, WI, 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.