Arts Charities
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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council
Arts, LeisureRecreational activities for members over the age of 50 years; such as Short Mat Bowls, Art/Painting, Dancing, Rambling, Singing for Pleasure, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Bridge and Whist.
St. Martin's School (epsom) Parent Teacher & Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Leisure, ReligionWe hold various events and activities which raise money for St. Martins Infant and Junior Schools, Epsom. These include a Christmas Fair, firework night, discos, film/quiz nights, raffles, second-hand uniform sales and family photo days. The money raised is used to buy extra equipment (eg.for playground/PC/laptops) and activities (eg. tennis lessons) for the children at St. Martins
Actors Workshop Youth Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Charity uses Arts as a means to build self-confidence in its teenage members and does this through various Arts-based projects including Theatre, Dance, Technical Skills, Make-up, etc.
The Heron Theatre
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe object of the Heron Theatre is to present to the public dramatic and kindred arts by means of the production of dramatic, musical and dance performances, films, lectures, and slide shows; and the promotion of other cultural activities in its own theatre and elsewhere. The Heron Theatre is run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Mayflower Performing Arts Group
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTO UNDERTAKE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OF DANCE AND MUSIC. TO TAKE PART IN COMPETITIONS ORGANISED AND RUN BY WINTERGUARD UNITED KINGDOM. ARRANGING FUNDRAISING AND SOCIAL EVENTS.
The Macfarlane Walker Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPreference for Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. Grants to individuals/projects where we can make a significant contribution. Donations for musical instrument purchase for music students (18), but not tuition fees/living expenses.Other exclusions: gap year trips, large charities, animal charities, foreign charities, major building projects.Please note: Our funding is fully committed at present
Reading Operatic Society
ArtsA local amateur operatic society performing stage musicals/operetta, and concerts in aid of local charities.
Clacton Musical Theatre Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupAn amateur group staging a summer musical, winter pantomime, and concerts. We run workshops for adults and children, plus a youth group producing two shows a year. We aim to make the arts accessible to all, encouraging creativity, confidence, and community through inclusive, affordable theatre and performance opportunities.
Derbyshire Chinese Welfare Association
Arts, Charitable activities, HousingProvides general advice and guidance to members of the Chinese community regarding issues such as health, welfare benefits, housing and education. Acts as a focal point for the community to share common Chinese cultural practices and celebrate Chinese culture/ festivals.
Sussex Family History Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageSFHG offers encouragement, help and advice to all. 4 meeting centres with monthly meetings at Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Uckfield, Worthing. SFHG library at Falmer nr Lewes. Website and magazine. E-newsletter "Surelye", e-mailing list. Annual conference. Transcriptions, indexes, databases, CDs etc. from [email protected]. Bookstall at events.
Portsmouth Choral Union
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationPractises and puts on public performances of music often in collaboration with young persons/school choirs, orchestras and bands and with young soloists. Holds 'Come and Sing' events for public participation.
Forest Philharmonic Society
ArtsTo promote, maintain, improve and advance musical education and to increase the public's knowledge of and educate the public's taste for music
Association Of The Friends Of The Burton Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, Education, HeritageTo educate the public by its promotion, support, assistance, and improvements of the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, Bideford, Devon, through the activity of a group of Friends. The Friends activity includes short term exhibitions, lectures on artistic subjects, schools' education and assisting with purchases for the permanent exhibition.
Reading Family Aid Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvision of Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in the Reading area.Annual day out to theme park or seaside for disadvantaged familiesAnnual visit to Pantomime in January each yearAnnual visit to Camp Mohawk, centre for families with a member on the autistic spectrum
Felixstowe Carnival Association
Arts, Charity and VCS supportLOCAL VOLUNTEERS THAT ORGANISE AND PUT TOGETHER FELIXSTOWE CARNIVAL WEEKEND, WITH HELP FROM DONATIONS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES. ANY PROFITS MADE AT THE END OF OUR FINANCIAL YEAR ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES.
The Dance Scholarship Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, EducationObjects of the Charity are to support the educational work of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. In furtherance of this, the Trust undertakes the following activities: providing monies for the SPAB Scholarship programme; organising the AGM for the Trust at a weekend event; fund raising to support the Trust and providing informal CPD for members.
The William Alwyn Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe object of the charity is to promote the education of the public in the study, practice, knowledge and appreciation of music, more particularly the music of William Alwyn, by encouraging, promoting and assisting in the publication, performance and recording of the music of William Alwyn.
Every Home For Christ
Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, Saving of livesSupporting humanitarian and disaster relief, as well as child sponsorship programmes and support of other Every Home for Christ activities around the world
The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe object of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir Association shall be to further the aims of the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir in educating the public in the study of liturgical music.
Salford Choral Society
ArtsPromotion of the Arts particularly music and choral singing.
Swansea Philharmonic Choir
ArtsTo perform choral works in a wide variety of styles but not necessarily to the exclusion of other types of musical activitiesThe Choir shall not engage in competition
Fishguard Unit 142 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSailing, shooting (air rifle and small bore), canoeing, rowing, power boating, ceremonial drill, expedition training, meteorology, training in marine engineering, seamanship, writer/stores, cooks/steward, radio operator. The aim of the sea cadet corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical th
Kislingbury Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePhysical and mental training and recreation and social moral and interllectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms library lectures classes recreations and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Kislingbury and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex or of political religious or other opinions
47th Doncaster (edenthorpe) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureGroup Events: St Georges Day Parade, Family Camp, Carol Singing and Bag PackingBeavers: Challenge badges and visits in local areaCubs: several camps: Durham, Fanwood and Squirrel wood, lots of badge workScouts: Summer camp at Scarborough, lots of other camps and a youth hostel trip. Plus canoeing, hiking and games.
The Royal Leamington Spa Bach Choir
ArtsPerforming classical music concerts & workshops in the area.
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.