Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Chesham Musical Theatre Company
ArtsPerforming musical shows & revues
Poole Unit 272 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisurePoole Sea Cadets provides training for young people aged 12 to 18 based on Naval Traditions and Discipline.Our activities include sailing to RYA standards, Pulling (rowing) Adventure Training, PT, Shooting and Swimming. We have an active band which performs at functions & ceremonies.Cadets can train in specialisations from Catering through Radio Operator to Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
The Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust
Armed forces, Arts, HeritageThe Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust maintains and operates the Memorial Bandstand on Walmer Green, Deal, Kent. This Bandstand is a Memorial to eleven members of Her Majesty's Royal Marines who were killed in a bombing attack in Deal in September 1989.The Bandstand is a living memorial and as such over 20 concerts are performed each year between May and September.
Oxford Symphony Orchestra
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities
The New Jewish Theatre Group
Arts, ReligionA platform to provide the means for the local community to participate in and enjoy amateur theatre and to provide a means of supporting local and national worthy causes agreed by the Theatre Group executive committee. The new trading name of the Group is the JTC (Jewish Theatre Company) although the registered name remains as the New Jewish Theatre Group.
Huntingdonshire Philharmonic
ArtsA Choral and Orchestral Society devoted to performing classical choral and orchestral music for the benefit of members and the general public
Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, FacilitiesThe objectives of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of orchestral music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society may determine. SPO rehearses once a week, for approx 44 weeks a year and currently performs four concerts per year in Huddersfield Town Hall, plus other concerts elsewhere.
Dame Anna Child’s Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationPowys CC closed the school in 2015. The principle of promoting education is now discharged by the provision of grants to former pupils or those who reside in the local area (or have resided in the local area at the discretion of the Trustees). The building is now let to the Radnorshire Arts & Crafts Foundation to generate an income, maintain the property and benefit the local community.
Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureNewick Village Hall is open for public & private meetings from wedding parties to exercise classes, study groups, youth groups, fundraising & various games, dancing, animal training. It is fully licenced & has a bar & kitchen facilities. It is recently been updated to a high standard.
Birmingham Jazz
ArtsPromotion and development of the appreciation of music. Achieved mainly by the organisation of concerts with touring bands and local musicians.
Whittlebury Reading Room And Playing Field
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe provision of facilities to the residents in and around Whittlebury to undertake and enjoy a variety of events, including a HUG Friday Coffee Morning, a season of Film Nights, Karate Club, Church Fete, Evening classes and lectures together with meetings of the Youth Club. The Playing Field also continues to be open daily for use by the children and families of the village.
The Mansfield And District Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo give pleasure, promote, educate, train and spread the appreciation of music through choral singing.To support and donate to other charities.
The Truro Choral Society (the Truro Singers)
Arts, ReligionTruro Choral Society is an unauditioned mixed choir of approximately 150 members. Rehearsals are held weekly to prepare for three/four public performances each year. These take place in Truro Cathedral/local churches.
Friends Of St Dominics
Arts, Associations, EducationBURSARIES WHICH SUPPORT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FOR 'OUT OF THE ORDINARY' OPPORTUNITIES.THIS INCLUDES MUSIC AND GAP YEARS AND VOLUNTARY WORK.-
Ravensthorpe Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureCommunity events, including concerts and film nights, private parties, fund raising events, hire of hall for commercial enterprises, e.g. keep fit, zumba and pilates classes,and indoor bowls, hire of furniture and/or kitchen equipment
The Stannington Brass Band
ArtsBrass Band
Edmund Jones' Charity
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationProvides grants to 1) Apprentices living in Brecon - Tools, 2) College students living in Brecon - Equipment, 3) University students living in Brecon - Books, 4) Schools & colleges located in Brecon for Brecon students. To under 25 year olds - Resident in Brecon Town.
Alnwick And District Round Table Charity Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS supportGENERAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN THE ALNWICK AREA INCLUDING THE ALNWICK BEER FESTIVAL AND AN ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
The Apollo Theatre (isle Of Wight) Trust
ArtsPromotion of Art and Drama to the public, mainly through the medium of the Apollo Theatre which the Trust owns and maintains.
North Staffordshire Regional Film Theatre Limited
ArtsTO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART OF THE FILM TO PROMOTE ITS USE AS A RECORD OF CONTEMPORARY LIFE AND MANNERS, TO FOSTER THE STUDY AND PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF IT FROM THESE POINTS OF VIEW. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 3 OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION).
The Evangelical Library
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe Library provides a resource of both historical and contemporary evangelical literature for the Christian public, and supports similar libraries in other countries.
The Waverley Singers
ArtsWeekly rehearsals are held from September to late June, four public concerts are presented during the year.
Shiplake School Parent Teacher And Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionP.T.F.A - to raise funds for Shiplake C of E Primary School, Shiplake Cross Oxfordshire. To enhance the educational and social well being of all pupils at the school. Various fund raising events are held and all the funds are returned to the school to enable them to provide enhanced activities for example, Christmas pantomime, books, cookery equipment etc.
Zodiac Theatre Group (formerly The Zodiac Amateur Operatic Society)
ArtsMusical Theatre
The International Colleges Of Islamic Science
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Religion, ResearchTo advance the education of the public in the subject of Islamic faith:To advance the teachings of Islam as a code of Life for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meeting ,lectures on Muslim festival or other events and distributing literasture on Islam to enlighten others about the true essenceand peace loving message of Islam.Arranging for the purchase and delivery .
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.