Arts Charities
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The Bradford Players
ArtsWe aim to do a minimum of two shows a year; a pantomime in late November and a main book show / Musical in June. We rehearse twice/three times weekly and try to make these times a good social and fun occasion. In addition to the above we will from time to time put on a play, usually in March
Hullbridge Senior Citizens Welfare Council
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careWe provide a meeting place for elderly citizens (50 years and over) domiciled Hullbridge and surrounding area. Cooked lunches provided twice weekly.. Entertainment includes , Card making,Pottery,Bingo, Line dancing, Indoor bowls, Keep fit classes, Craft groups, Art Group and Darts etc...
The Hamstead Social Welfare Centre
Arts, LeisureProvision and maintenance of buildings, grounds and bowling green for the people of Hamstead.This allows dance classes, meetings and celebrations and participation in a sporting activity.
The Greetland Community And Sporting Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe act as a general advice and community centre with various clubs and sports teams operating from the premises, gymnastics, badminton, football, dance classes. Small or large groups can be accommodated. We also have a bar and a function/meeting room, all with disabled access. We provide a mother and toddler group and baby exercise class.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Altrincham
Arts, Religion, ResearchReligious. Promotion of Christian Science. Holding of Church Services. Provision of a Reading Room where Christian Science literature can be purchased and studied including the study of a weekly bible lesson.
Nuneaton Bedworth And District Mencap Society
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide a variety of social and leisure activities and opportunities for our members who have a learning disability and/or SEND needs (extended to family members, guardians, carers). This includes social activities, such as discos and games groups, as well as cooking groups to enhance life skills, as well as drama and arts groups to promote creativity and freedom of expression.
Felpham Memorial Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Hall Management Committee aims to provide an attractive, comfortable and well-maintained venue at reasonable hire rates for many local groups and organisations. These include fitness classes, 2 line dancing groups, art club, painting classes, 2 womens institutes, whist and bridge clubs, dog training, mothers and toddlers group, flower club & Regis players drama
Hastleon Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
ArtsTraining and performance of musical theatre productions. Donations from profits and sale of programmes given to local charities.
The London Symphony Chorus Endowment Fund
ArtsThe objective of the London Symphony Chorus Endowment fund is to provide financial support for the London Symphony Chorus (a seperate charity) in the pursuit of its artistic objectives. The support given covers the promotion of concerts, tours, recordings, etc.
Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationWaltham Forest Dyslexia Association provides information on dyslexia which can be accessed via our helpline, our website or by emailing us.We also:- run literacy numeracy handwriting & touch typing classes- run training and conferences- provide information and training about dyslexia to schools- offer computer screening- monthly adult group
The T E Lawrence Society
ArtsThe society publishes a bi-annual journal and three newsletters per year. We hold a two day symposium every two years and stage visits and talks throughout the year.
Northern Childrens Book Festival
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationNCBF is an annual regional event held each November to promote the love of reading and books to children, parents/carers and teachers by facilitating author visits to schools,libraries and other regional venues.
The Rowantree Choir
ArtsRowantree Choir is a community 4 part, non auditioning choir based in Enfield. Members meet weekly for rehearsals and perform 3 or more concerts a year.
Hasland Theatre Company
ArtsAmateur dramatic society.
Great Houghton Playing Field Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionGHPFA manages and operates the Village Hall and Playing Field in Great Houghton, Northampton. Some of the activities include Village Cricket and Football Clubs, and a Tennis Club. Inside activities include the Womens Institute, Short Mat Bowls Club, Youth Club, Messy Church, Painting Group, Dance and Zumba Groups and other activities as requested and considered appropriate.
Southampton Operatic Society
ArtsThe objects of the Society are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation in the said arts.This involves performing shows/concerts comprising musical productions, works from Gilbert and Sullivan, and light opera. Shows are staged twice yearly at MAST Mayflower Studios with concerts at various locations around the Southampton area
Harpenden Choral Society
Arts, AssociationsHarpenden Choral Society has about 75 members and performs four concerts a year in Harpenden, including a carol concert. The Society aims to perform an increasing range of choral music of all periods, both sacred and secular, to a high amateur standard with the help of professional soloists and instrumentalists. The Society promotes singing as a social activity and strives to attract new members.
The Stafford And District Choral Society
ArtsThe Stafford and District Choral Society practice to perform three concerts a year. Two are their own for the general public which they finance themselves. One is a charity concert at Christmas from which they give donations to two charities. The final concert is part of the Stafford Music Festival. The aim of the society is to encourage participation from anyone who enjoys music and singing.
Ecclesiastical Charities Of John Wild Of Edmonton And Others
Arts, ReligionMaintaining the fabric of All Saints Church Edmonton. Payments to Edmonton United Charities, the choir fund and the maules charity in accordance with Edmonton Ecclesiastical Charities governing documents.
Selsig Musical Theatre Society
ArtsProvision of training and participation in music and musical theatre.
Lucille Graham Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe charity makes grants to other bodies and institutions to promote, maintain and advance education, particularly musical education, and to encourage the arts of music, drama, dancing and singing. Grants have included contributions towards the cost of a children's concert, the adjudication costs of competitive music classes for amateur singers and music education classes for the general public.
The Art Libraries Society Of The United Kingdom And Ireland
ArtsARLIS/UK & Ireland: the Art Libraries Society is a professional organisation founded in 1969 for those concerned with the documentation of visual art. It has members subscribing mostly from the UK and Ireland, including librarians, archivists, curators and publishers.
Chapel House And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, Religionprovides a meeting facility for organisations on Chapel House and the surrounding area i.e.badminton, bowls, bingo, dancing,martial arts, mothers & tots, pantomime, playgroup, tai chi,Over 60's club, TWG, wine club. It also is available for private hire during the year.
The Nottage Maritime Institute
Arts, Heritage, LeisureInstruction by qualified persons, using Royal Yachting Association course materials, in teaching leisure sailors the theory of navigation, radio procedure and diesel engine maintenance. To hold courses on practical small wooden boat building. To maintain property at The Quay in Wivenhoe Essex as a base for the above and to maintain a small nautical library and museum.
Suffolk Institute Of Archaeology And History
Arts, HeritageThe charity supports archaeological and historical research in the county of Suffolk. It publishes these in an annual paper known as The Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History. It organises lectures, both live and online, and excursions. It publishes books on the history and archaeology of Suffolk.
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.