Arts Charities
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Balkwell Community Welfare Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionPARENT AND TODDLER GROUPSLIMMING GROUPSLINE DANCINGTEA DANCE (sequence)CARD CRAFT GROUPCHILDREN'S DANCE CLASSMONTHLY SOCIALSNORTH SHIELDS SPIRITUALIST CHURCHPRIVATE PARTY HIRE
Hazelwood Parents Staff Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising events such as Summer Fete, Christmas Bazaar, Pantomime, Quiz, Pop-up restaurant, Discos and Comedy Night. Also act as host for coffee mornings, new parents' evenings and schools' sports days.
The Little Theatre Donnington Society
ArtsAmateur Dramatic and Operatic Society at present performing five annual shows. Shows include pantomimes, plays, musicals and concert style shows (operatic/musicals).
Clock House Arts Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HealthProvide affordable studios for artists in all disciplines, particularly in sculpture who are able to use the on-site bronze foundry. Provide work experience and residencies for school children, art students and artists. Work with mental health groups. Organise exhibitions, art classes, visits to the studios to meet the artists and watch a bronze pour. We exhibit widely and hold Open Weekends.
Brighton Orpheus Choir
ArtsRehearsal and performance of sacred and secular musicSupport of other charities
Modern Church
Arts, ReligionModern Church promotes liberal Christian theology, offering debate on religious issues, embracing the spirit of freedom & informed enquiry. It seeks to involve the Christian faith in an ongoing search for truth by interpreting traditional doctrine in the light of present day understanding. It encourages debate through its journal, newsletter and books, conferences, website and local groups.
Avon Valley Concerts
ArtsPROVIDES LOW COST CONCERTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC IN RINGWOOD & FORDINGBRIDGE PLAYED BY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS & ENSEMBLES
Pateley Bridge Dramatic Society
ArtsAmateur dramatics from our own theatre
Chadwell St Mary Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareWeddings, Parties, Church meetings, Keep Fit, Weight Watchers, Community Theatre and all Social events that you would expect from a community hall.
New Mozart Orchestra
ArtsThe NMO brings outstanding orchestral performances to major concert halls and local communities, allowing young and old to appreciate the wonder of live music.
The Mayor Of Knowsley Charity Fund
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe charity raises money from a number of events. Staff donate a -ú1 per month into the monthly draw for a chance to win a monthly monetary prize. Other events include a dinner dance, golf charity days, business entreprise wards, tombolas, dress down days plus many more.
Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society
Arts, ReligionChoral singing, in concerts and in church services, including carol services for the benefit of other charitable organisations.
Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHire of the hall to local groups ie Friendship Club,Mother and Toddlers Group, Indoor Bowls, Local dance group, Local band practice,Film shows, Fund raising activities ie Dances Quiz nights, and also the rental of two cottages to local residents Local Polling Station
Altrincham Choral Society
ArtsACS presents 3-4 concerts a year at prestigious Manchester venues and local churches. Our members are amateur singers who have the opportunity to perform choral works across a wide repertoire with professional orchestras and soloists. We also hold introductory singing events for the general public. We provide enjoyable, musical learning experiences for members, audience, and the public.
International Federation Of Hydrographic Societies
Arts, ResearchIFHS promotes the science of surveying at sea and related sciences by providing a channel for the exchange of information between those engaged or interested in hydrography or related disciplines.The charity publishes regular journals and arranges seminars, conferences and other relevant events. It also operates and Education Fund to assist students and those at the outset of their careers.
South West Essex Choir
ArtsWe are a non auditioning choir based in Loughton.We normally present three choral concerts per year with orchestral.Occasional choral and voice training workshops are held.
The Harlequin Players Club
ArtsSupport of artistic and cultural activities in the area, including the production and hosting of plays and other productions in the Harlequin Theatre, Queen Street, Northwich.
The Grey Court Parents Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationProvide equipment and services for the benefit of students and staff at Grey Court School.Funds raised for these purposes by parental donations, including gift aid, and activities such as car boot sales, quiz nights and concerts.
Northampton Symphony Orchestra
Artsbased in Northamptonshire, Northampton Symphony Orchestra provides a programmme of orchestral performances throughout the year for public attendance at venues around northampton.
Cosby Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is used for dance, Karate, art, quilting and Tai Chi classes. There are recreational groups from Craft for children to Kurling. The Hall, situated on the Village Park, has shower and changing rooms used by the village cricket, rugby and adult and junior football teams.During the year the Hall has been used by for wedding, birthday, anniversary and children's parties
Real Time Video Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe principle activity for year under review was that of providing and promoting the development of social and creative skills through the use of video and other media. Real Time targeted its work at socially excluded groups, economically deprived areas and at-risk groups. Real Time supported young people and people with disabilities in producing films .
Liverton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesProvides village hall accommodation to various user groups from pre-school, dancing, whist drives to WI, parties and more.
Beeston Musical Theatre Group
Arts, LeisurePerforming musical shows and concerts to the general public for their education and entertainment.
Bispham And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionService North Blackpool, Bispham and Thornton-Cleveleys. Centre has two medium sized rooms and a large hall. The rooms by the local community with activities of chess, photography, various martial arts groups, slimming groups, toddlers groups, dance groups, charity groups, yoga groups, a community church. The Centre rents out its rooms; that is the only source of income.
Lloyd's Choir
Arts, ReligionLloyds' Choir is a choral society that principally serves the insurance sector of the financial community of the City of London. It does, however, welcome members from other walks of life. The Choir provides musical education and singing training for its members; performs three to four concerts a year; and also provides singers for City church services.
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.