Arts Charities
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Risca Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo foster and promote the appreciation of music in all aspects and to co-operate with local authorities, educational institutions and cultural societies relating to the practise and study of music, and to promote better and more widespread performance of male choral work, both nationally and internationally. Also to assist other charitable organisations to raise funds for their specific needs.
Cortonwood Miners' Welfare Scheme
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ProfessionsSporting activities include, Bowling in partnership with Cortonwood Crown Green Bowling Club, Junior & Youth Football in partnership with Brampton United JFC.Community boxing & fitness for juniors & adults in partnership with Micky's Athletic Boxing Club. Establishment in 2020/21 of Brampton Netball Club. Dance classes & personal training via local businesses who lease building space.
Twickenham Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Researchthe promotion for public education in the art and science of choral and orchestral music for presentation of public concerts and recitals
Mountfield Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareFor use of inhabitants of the Parish of Mountfield and surrounding areas as a meeting place for village activities and recreations, such as parish council, social club, horticultural society, blind club, community transport, painting classes, dancing classes, birthday parties, wedding receptions, funeral wakes, fund raising activities.
Chudleigh Community Project
Arts, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Chudleigh Community Project's objectives are to provide community facilities within the Parish of Chudleigh through managing the dual use of the community/school hall out of school hours and managing the outdoor community swimming pool. The Chudleigh Community Project also promotes the Devon based 'Villages in Action' arts and drama events throughout the year.
Sidegate Lane Neighbourhood Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureOur community centre provides:- Monday 1000 Yoga Class, 1300 Circle Dance, 1930 Badminton. Tuesday 1000 Ladies Keep Fit, 1400 Tea Dance, 1900 Carpet Bowls. Wednesday 1000 Art Class, 1415 Ladies Club, 1900 Ballroom Dancing. Thursday 1000 Yoga Class, 1400 Carpet Bowls, 1930 Table Tennis. Friday 1400 Carpet Bowls, 1900 Sequence Dancing. Plus Saturday evening dances and carpet bowls social evenings.
The Douglas Music Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationDouglas Music society provide Live Music at the weekend from September to May/June each year,with established artists, young stars and musicians from the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.Presents all kinds of music, Jazz, Brass,and Classical.We have combined events with the BBC Philharmonic, the Halle and a range of international musicians to present concerts for children in local schools.
The Muslim Educational Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionAn educational charity devoted to the catering for the educational needs of Muslims and their children in the UK. Publishes educational books on Islam in English. Promotes better understanding among all sections of British society.
Saham Toney Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureWe Have a large Hall for hire we can provide facilities for conferences, parties weddings etc and Smaller hall for smaller activities.Many local community groups use our hall for their activities, such as Art Groups,Dancing,Drop in coffee morning,Photography Club, Samsen Club for our senior residents to get together,Brownies,and Indoor Bowls Club. We also have a Post Office twice a week.
The Rugeley Educational Endowment
Arts, Education, Social welfareAwarding to beneficiaries scholarships,grants or maintenance allowances tenable to any school,university or other place of learning approved by the council.Providing financial assistance,outfits,clothing,tools,instruments or books to help beneficiaries on leaving school,university or any other educational establishment to prepare entering a trade or profession.
The Stourbridge Pantomime Company Limited
ArtsThe production and presentation of amateur theatre productions, principally pantomime. A donation to a nominated annual charity or beneficial organisation is given from any proceeds from the main annual pantomime production.
Liverpool Revival Church Trust
Arts, EducationFunding sunday school activitiesPrinting literature in support of the gospelPurchase of equipment for public dissemination of information on the gospel of Jesus ChristSending funds to other causes in support and furtherance of the gospel of Jesus ChristRunning Seminars and training in ministryRenting of property for regular fellowship and worship of Jesus Christ
The Guest House, Lingfield
Arts, HeritageSpecialised care and maintenance of a Grade II* listed building dated 1474. Investment of the funds held in trust for the preservation of The Guest House, to enable the future maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the building. Provision of space within the Guest House to house a public library for Lingfield in accordance with the terms of the bequest.
Esher Church School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThe Esher Church School Association is the Parents' Association at Esher Church School. We have two main aims within the ECSA; one is to raise funds for the school, the other is to have a good time raising these funds.The ECSA has funded small and large projects, ranging from the climbing frame in Reception to the swimming pool, computers for the computer suite and new books for the library.
London Lyceum Of Greek Women
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Company's objects and principal activities are to advance the education of the public and in particular of Greek Nationals in Great Britain by promoting the study of Greek art, drama, dance, literature, history, customs and traditions.
The Gittisham Parish Hall
Arts, Facilities, Social welfareGittisham hall is hired out for various public events: Weddings, parties, folk dance club & meetings by various groups. As a charity we hold social events for surrounding areas such as Gittisham, Gittisham Vale & Honiton. Holding Pantomime, season events such as Burns Night, Fete's. These events are attended by various ages. The hall is our main place to gather in our village.
St Albans Musical Museum Society
Arts, Heritage, HousingThe Society administers St Albans Organ Theatre which houses a permanent working exhibition of mechanical musical instruements and theatre pipe organs. It is open to the public one Sunday per month from 2 - 4.30pm and features a live musical performance with a full descriptive commentary. Organised groups are welcome at other times by arrangement. Regular theatre organ concerts are also held.
The Protestant Alliance
Arts, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareMaintaining against all encroachment the Scriptural Doctrines of the Reformation and principles of religious liberty. Advancing the Christian religion and where possible relieving poverty among persecuted Protestants. Producing a bi-monthly magazine. Holding Protestant Martyr Commemoration Meetings, having a presence at County and Agricultural shows, and maintaining a preaching ministry.
Ilkley Concert Club
ArtsFurthering the objects of the club chamber music concerts and recitals are held, normally during the months October to May. The world-class artists are chosen to provide a varied programme of music from as wide a range as possible, including consideration being given to regular performance of music under copyright restrictions.
The Grand Union Music Theatre Limited
Arts, Education, SocietyGrand Union aims to communicate and share the enjoyment of creating and performing music theatre, and to reflect and celebrate today's cross-cultural society. This is achieved by drawing together musicians whose artistic backgrounds embrace an enormous range of cultures and experience to perform and tour new work; run participatory workshops and collaborations in schools and communities.
Liverpool Welsh Choral Union
ArtsThe objects of the society are the study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performances.
Leeds Festival Chorus
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesPromoting public education and appreciation of music by performing in and promoting concerts and supporting young singers through a youth choir
The British Entomological And Natural History Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchOur charity holds meetings at its rooms for the reading of original papers, discussions and lectures, it holds an annual exhibition, field meetings and workshops. It publishes a journal and entomological text books. It makes available a library and collections of entomological specimens. These activities have the object of promoting, advancing and diffusing research in biological science.
Aldeburgh Music Club
ArtsFounded by Benjamin Britten in 1952 for local amateur musicians, Aldeburgh Music Club is an unauditioned choral society. Weekly rehearsals under its musical director aim to prepare for three annual public concerts, often held in Snape Maltings Concert Hall with professional soloists and orchestra. Strong local support is given by its patrons.AMC has commissioned choral works from young composers.
Kannada Balaga UK
ArtsPromote, facilitate, organise, participate in cultural, educational & other charitable activities for the benefit of Kannadigas resident in the UK and/or in India. Revitalise & revive the traditions of Karnataka among its members, the future generation & the local community who are interested in Indian culture. Educate them in Kannada Language, Literature, Art, Culture, Tradition & Music.
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.