Arts Charities
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Eton Wick Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesPart of the Ground Floor is leased free to the local authority providing the village with a library from April 2025. The remaining Ground Floor area is leased to a Children's Nursery . The First Floor comprises a large hall, smaller meeting room and kitchen. These rooms are hired by the local community for various meetings, groups, classes, family parties and community events.
Hepworth Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Association (HCA) maintains, improves, uses and runs Hepworth Village Hall, a former day-school owned by the Anglican church. HCA lets space, at low rates, to local groups (sports, craft, playgroup, charities, drama etc) and to individuals for social events and parties. HCA runs regular community events, eg Film Night, Folk Night, food-evenings, concerts, plays, quiz-nights etc.
Friends Of Young Arbury Music Makers
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupProviding music lessons for local children
Derby Bach Choir
ArtsSupport of the activities of the Derby Bach Choir and other musical activities in the Derby and East Midlands area.
Chaulden Neighbourhood Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, FacilitiesBowlingAfter School ClubBingoMartial ArtsDanceKeep fitCoffee MorningTiny Talk (Baby Sign)Suzuki Parent & Baby Music GroupDeeper Life Church
Lewisham Toy Library
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe aim of the Toy Library, as set out in its constitution, is the education of children aged 0-8 within the London Borough of Lewisham by the provision of educational and stimulating toys and play equipment.
Blaenavon Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthWe take part in concerts, where all proceeds are for charity. At christmas time we visit hospitals locally, and also the main hospital in the area, Nevil Hall, Abergavenny. We visit all the wards as possible.
The Davenham Players
ArtsAmateur drama group that present own productions and also provide a venue for other artistic, dramatic and musical activities
Music And The Deaf
Arts, Education, Health"To help deaf people of all ages and degrees of hearing loss to access music and the performing arts through workshops, schools projects, concerts and signed theatre performances"
The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund
Arts, Social welfareRelief and assistance for present and former orchestral members of Philharmonia Orchestra
The Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe prime objective of the choir is to promote the enjoyment of the Welsh choral tradition through its rehearsals and performances. This involves skills development and enjoyment of singing for members and entertainment for the wider community. In addition, the choir raises money for agreed charities.
The Carlton House Charitable Trust
Arts, Education, ResearchThe charity in the main provides support to charities in the UK and Overseas. It also supports with bursaries a limited number of graduate and post graduate students in particular those in Engineering , the Physical Sciences, Drama and Stage management.
Fulham And Hammersmith Choral Society
ArtsThe study and practice and the concert performance of choral works, and the furthering of interest in choral music generally, and in particular:Rehearse and perform choral music works of all kindsExtend the musical knowledge and technique of the choir by instruction and practiceFoster and develop friendly relations between choir membersAssist other charitable organisations
Cooper Art Collection
Arts, HeritageMaintain and enhance Cooper Art Collection, make it accessible to general public and to encourage and promote art generally in the Barnsley Metropolitan District.
Lindsey Rural Players
Arts, Economic and community developmentPresentation of classical, cultural and educational dramatic works and recitals to foster, promote and increase and maintain public interest and education in, and appreciation of, the dramatic arts and co-related arts.
Beckenham Chorale
ArtsThe study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge of such music by means of public performance.
Trull Village Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureVARIOUS LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: CRAFT GROUPS, 12 TO 2'S FOR THE OVER 60'S, FITNESS CLASSES-PILATES, YOGA. KARATE. CHURCH GROUPS-FAMILY SERVICE, PRE SCHOOL, SHORT MAT BOWLS. ART CLASSES. JUMBLE SALES. BRING AND BUY.GYMBOREE. TRULL CINEMA.TRULL PLAYERS-ANNUAL PANTOMIME, CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR. RUGBY TOTS. TABLE TENNIS. TAI-CHI. FLOWER CLUB. U3A. ALSO USED BY SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL ON POLLING DAYS
St George's Singers, Poynton
ArtsTO PROMOTE MUSIC WITHIN THE LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER EVENTS, THEREBY EXTENDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC MAKING AND CREATIVITY.
The Fairhaven Singers
Arts, EducationPromoting concerts for public performance in the name of the choir. Performing at concerts on behalf of communities and other organisations.Commissioning new musical works for performance.Offering free membership to talented school-age musicians.
1st Winnington Scout Group
Arts, AssociationsWe have 101 members in our Scout Group and our aim is to gain lifeskills and work towards badges. The Scouts and Cubs attend Patrol, Survival, District, Walking Weekends and Sleepover camps and a different Summer Camp each year. The Beavers visit the Cubs at camp, the Fire Station, Pantomime and Cinema trips and have a visit from an Airline Pilot and Policeman as well as varied weekly activities.
Whipton Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureAdvancing education and social welfare through providing and managing a community centre for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of primarily benefitting the inhabitants of Whipton, Exeter, and those individuals accessing the clubs, groups and utilising the centre as a venue. At present, regular groups using the hall include music, art and social clubs, groups supporting needs.
East Grinstead Choral Society
ArtsCreating a choir from the local community to perform concerts of a high musical standard in local halls and churches supported by orchestras and instrumentalists.
Cymdeithas Y Cymod Yng Nghymru/fellowship Of Reconciliation In Wales
ArtsRECONCILIATIONThe Fellowship of Reconciliation in Wales is part of an international spiritually-based movement which believes in the power of active non-violence as a way of life. We promote this vision through information, educational materials, activities and cultural exchanges. We promote our activities through a six-monthly newsletter and a stall on the National Eisteddfod field.
The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986
Arts, LeisureAssists other organisations in the arts and sporting fields by grants and donations and carries out various cultural community events.
Bristol Photographic Society
Arts, ResearchThe declared objectives of the Society are to promote science and art through photography and in particular:1. To arrange lectures and demonstrations2. To promote and sponsor competitions and exhibitions3. To maintain a permanent collection of the outstanding work of members
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.