Arts Charities
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1st Thurstaston Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting including activities such as camping, hiking, map reading, swimming, theatre production, social development, education craft activities, environmental work.
St John's Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareYOUTH CLUBROOM HIRE FOR BODIES E.G. PARKINSONS, KEEP FIT. ART CLASSES, HITCHIN FRIENDSHIP CENTRE, SCOUTS,SLIMMING WORLD, RUSSIAN BALLET, CHILDREN'S DANCE GROUPS, SALSA DANCING, SURE START CENTRE, BINGO, SEWING GROUP, CHURCH GROUP. CHRISTENING, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES.
Exeter Festival Chorus
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the Chorus may from time to time decide.
Henley Symphony Orchestra
Arts, ResearchThe objectives of the Henley Symphony Orchestra are to educate the public in the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of concerts and other activities. The orchestra currently gives at least 4 public concerts per academic year and rehearses weekly during term time.
King Edward The Sixth Grammar School, Bury St Edmunds, Foundation
Arts, Education, LeisureThe Foundation provides scholarships, bursaries, maintenance and overseas travel grants and other financial assistance to beneficiaries up to the age of 25 to facilitate their educational, recreational, social and physical development; to enable the study of music and other arts and deliver special benefits to the School not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.
The University Of Essex Choir
Arts, EducationThe choir of university students and members of public from the Colchester area, prepares to a high professional standard large-scale works for 2 or 3 concerts a year. The choir is accompanied by an orchestra and professional soloists.
Steeple View Community Association
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe continue to provide a community hall for the benefit of residents of the area. Many groups use the hall including pre-school, religious, dance, martial arts, cats, dogs, fit club, community kitchen, and Duke of Edinburgh. The hall is used at weekends for private hire parties. We have 4 trustees.
Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN
Indian Association - Manchester
Arts, Social welfareWE ORGANISE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPSSPORTS FACILITIESPROMOTE COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION AND EDUCATION
Bournemouth Little Theatre Club Limited
ArtsThe charity currently puts on more than 6 productions per year at Bournemouth Little Theatre. Our theatre seats just under 100 people in an auditorium with raised seating. We provide training and experience for aspiring actors and back-stage staff.
Croxley Green Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe Provision of Community / Village Hall facilities for a variety of local clubs and societies, these include, Sequence Dancing, Indoor Bowls Club, Photography Club, others included and also support to local fund raising events where suitable.
Lighthall Area Youth & Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTo offer people of all ages within the local community facilities for line dancing, ballet classes, kick boxing, childcare, and other traiing opportunites for people. To facilitate comminuty evenings, briinging Families together within the local area, and to offer volunteer opportunites for people to help in supporting these events.
Cor Meibion Rhosllanerchrugog (rhos Male Voice Choir)
Arts, Beneficiary groupSee www.rmvc.co.uk
Notton Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureAs the trust deed states:-for the purposes of physical and mental training and recreational and social,moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms library lectures classes recreations or entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the said Parish of Notton and its immediate vicinity .
Kings Lynn Festival Chorus
ArtsCHOIR
Hayes Press
ArtsThe advancement of the Christian faith by the publication and dissemination of Christian literature in any medium, and in particular but without limitation literature connected with churches of God.
Creation Science Movement
Arts, Education, Facilities, ResearchThe Creation Science Movement exists to promote the biblical doctrine of Creation and to discuss the ethical and scientific implications of the scriptural account of Creation. We do this via mailings of a journal, pamphlets and books; through lectures and debates in public spaces, colleges and the like. The online space is international and our online presence is increasing.
The Textile Society For The Study Of The History, Art And Design Of Textiles
Arts, Education, Heritageeducation through seminars,lectures,visits,meetings.exchange of information,publications.annual textile fair.financial support through awards and bursaries
Youth Create
Arts, Beneficiary groupYouth CREATE runs a series of all inclusive activites in the craft of theatre for young people
The Stockport Symphony Orchestra
Arts, FacilitiesPresenting a series of concerts in Stockport Town Hall and performing elsewhere by invitation.
The Verwer/hession Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo advance the Christian religion. To provide grants for the production, publishing and distribution of books and other media written by Roy Hession and George Verwer.
The All Saints Church Marylebone Choir And Music Trust
Arts, ReligionFrom the income of the Trust Fund to support:The training of members and prospective members of a choir for All Saints Parish Church and the advancement of their musical education.The performance of church music by the organist and choir of All Saints Church.To encourage the appreciation and study of Church Music in Saint Marylebone.
Exwick Parish Hall (formerly Institute)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide a Community Hall for the Exwick area of Exeter, the hall is used by lots of different groups including a Pre-School, Exwick Community Church, Friday Friendship all age coffee morning, exercise classes, folk orchestra, Ballroom Dancing lessons, and Bingo, as well as for children's parties.
Hartlepool Stage Society
ArtsActing, singing and dancing
Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts
Arts, Education, Social welfare1)Awards scholarships, grants or maintenance allowances tenable at any education provider approved by the Trustees.2)Provides financial assistance,outfits,clothing,tools,instruments or books enabling persons to enter into a profession trade or calling.3)Awards scholarships / maintenance allowances to enable travel to pursue education.
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.