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Discover 6,454 Arts charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

6,454
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Orange Tree Theatre LTD

Arts

As a producing theatre-in-the-round with a full community and education programme, the Orange Tree promotes live theatre to as wide a community as possible, encourages new and "undiscovered" writing and offers resource to the community.

Latest Income: £4,630,318
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Academy Of St Martin In The Fields

Arts

The principal activities of the charity during the year were the promotion and advancement of musical education for public benefit, and the support of the practice and performance of chamber orchestra music by the giving of public concerts.

Latest Income: £4,571,748
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Battersea Arts Centre

Arts

To advance and promote education and enjoyment for the benefit of the public locally, nationally and internationally, by the encouragement of arts and heritage, in particular the areas of dramatic art, music and exhibitions. BAC's mission is to inspire people to take creative risks to shape the future.

Latest Income: £4,562,837
Areas of Operation: Wandsworth
Status: Registered
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The Chicken Shed Theatre Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group

Chickenshed is established for the advancement of education in the fields of the arts, principally for the benefit of young persons including all who may require help with mobility, communication, behaviour or self-help skills or with social development with a view to educating them in such fields, integrate them into the community and assist them in their development as members of society.

Latest Income: £4,533,510
Areas of Operation: Enfield
Status: Registered
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Management Limited

Arts

The principal activity of the company is the running of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. This involves the mounting of in-house productions by the company, and performances toured into the theatre by outside production companies. The company also tours its own in-house productions to other theatres throughout the country.

Latest Income: £4,515,916
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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New Horizon Youth Centre

Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Leisure, Professions, Social care, Social welfare

Day centre for young people age 16-25: benefits, housing advice, resettlement, careers advice, education&training, employment, IT,ESOL, literacy, numeracy, cookery, art classes, drama classes, gym & fitness sessions, women's group, men' group, counselling, nurse, mental health support, street outreach, prison work, laundry/showers/clothes, free lunch

Latest Income: £4,510,750
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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York Citizens' Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Leisure

To create work of quality, daring, delight and accomplishment on and off our stages, that offers a diverse mix of entertainment, and aesthetic enjoyment.To offer the building, and our knowledge, skills and experience as a resource toIocal people, and to encourage both theatre going and theatre making.To give best value in all aspects of our operation.

Latest Income: £4,477,540
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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The Bridget Espinosa Memorial Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

Scholarships to adult students and parent trust of dance school delivering up to degree education courses

Latest Income: £4,460,408
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Society Of Chemical Industry

Arts, Education, Research

SCI aims to advance the science of applied chemistry sciences for the public good by: furthering the application of scientific discoveries to the products and processes of industry; providing a forum in which discussions on the opportunities and issues of industry can take place, and publishing journals and books; granting medals, scholarships and other awards; all such other charitable means.

Latest Income: £4,384,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Watermill Theatre Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group

The Watermill seeks to spread knowledge and understanding about the arts and in particular the art of theatre through the production of plays and related activities encompassing touring, education, youth and community work, new writing and the nurturing of talented individuals. The Watermill seeks to entertain and enrich the quality of life for all, whether participants or audience.

Latest Income: £4,361,852
Areas of Operation: West Berkshire
Status: Registered
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Pioneer Theatres Limited

Arts

To promote, maintain and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music.

Latest Income: £4,339,631
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Centre For Alternative Technology Charity Limited

Animals, Arts, Charitable activities, Education

CAT seeks to inspire, inform and enable people to adopt sustainable technologies and practices. The Charity achieves its objectives by: promoting scenarios for a Zero Carbon Britian; providing education through school visits, short courses and postgraduate teaching; publishing a members' magazine; providing a free information service; operating a visitor centre; hosting external events.

Latest Income: £4,310,221
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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The Photographers' Gallery LTD

Arts, Heritage

The Photographers Gallery Limited is a registered charity whose objects are to further advance photography as an art form, promote public knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the medium and organise public exhibitions and educational projects to these ends. The Photographers Gallery is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Latest Income: £4,262,114
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Octagon Theatre Trust Limited

Arts

TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE, EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS INCLUDING DRAMA, MIME, DANCE, SINGING AND MUSIC, AND TO FORMULATE, PREPARE AND ESTABLISH SCHEMES THEREFOR PROVIDED THAT ALL OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY SHALL BE OF A CHARITABLE NATURE.

Latest Income: £4,247,150
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited

Arts

Education through cinema exhibition and outreach activities. Extending cultural cinema and developing broader understanding of film through programmes and festivals.

Latest Income: £4,242,836
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Sir John Soane's Museum

Arts, Heritage

To preserve Nos 12, 13 & 14 Lincoln's Inn Fields and Sir John Soane's collections for present and future generations. To allow free public access to the Museum and collections. To provide education following Soane's intention to develop 'an Academy for the Study of Architecture'. To publicize the Museum's collections as widely as possible through events, exhibitions, catalogues and publications.

Latest Income: £4,221,788
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Japanese School Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

To educate Japanese pupils aged 6 to 15 years old based upon the Japanese curriculum and to advance the education of those children in the language, literature and general culture of Japan. To provide a meeting place and opportunities for contacts with pupils of other schools, the locals as well as the Japanese community.

Latest Income: £4,156,206
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Institute Of Contemporary Arts Limited

Arts, Heritage, Housing

Established in 1947, the ICA is the UK's original, multi-disciplinary arts centre, existing today to create a space for new, experimental and independent arts practice and ideas. Housing two galleries, two cinemas, a theatre, learning room, studio, bookshop and bar, the ICA presents an international programme of work across artforms to a wide and diverse range of audiences.

Latest Income: £4,126,501
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Institute For Employment Studies

Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

The Institute's mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and HR management for the benefit of all. The Institute works with government departments, agencies, professional and employee bodies, and employers, and disseminates and shares knowledge widely; its expertise is available to all through research, consultancy, publications and the Internet.

Latest Income: £4,085,959
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing

Arts

Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards.

Latest Income: £4,073,323
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The London Mathematical Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Society's main activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures. The Society is also involved in policy and strategic work to support mathematics and research. This work includes engaging with government on mathematics policy, participating in international initiatives and promoting the discipline.

Latest Income: £4,047,293
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

Provides national coordination for the WI organisation; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

Latest Income: £4,039,055
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Kiln Theatre

Arts

The charity uses different art forms to entertain, educate & stimulate audiences, participants and users to contribute towards a more cohesive community.

Latest Income: £4,029,392
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund

Arts, Education

Support of the Royal Northern College of Music and the Junior School at the Royal Northern College of Music and the advancement of the education of its students and former students.

Latest Income: £4,010,812
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment

Arts, Education

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is a world renowned orchestra which plays on original instruments. Being run and artistically led by its players, it works with leading artists as well as nurturing the next generation of musicians. The OAE strives to reach the widest audience possible through performance, its school residency and established education programmes.

Latest Income: £4,007,726
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.