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6,454
Charities
£6,747,187,095
Total Income
£677,701
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The British Society For Haematology

Arts, Research

The BSH aims to promote the study and practice of Haematology within the UK and more broadly throughout Europe and the rest of the world through its annual scientific meeting, educational and scientific grants, guidelines production, through its website, its journal the British Journal of Haematology. The BSH is open to all Haematology professionals.

Latest Income: £3,260,389
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Chartered Institute Of Library And Information Professionals

Arts, Research

CILIP works for the benefit of the public to promote education and knowledge through the establishment and development of libraries and information services and to advance information science (being the science and practice of the collection, collation, evaluation and organized dissemination of information)

Latest Income: £3,254,335
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ballet Rambert Limited

Arts

Promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the arts, especialy the art of ballet in contemporary, classical and other dance forms.

Latest Income: £3,229,621
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Museum Of Modern Art Limited

Arts, Heritage

Modern Art Oxford was established as the Museum of Modern Art to present exhibitions of modern and contemporary visual art including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, design, photographs, video, film and works of art of any other media and to advance the education of the general public in the visual arts.

Latest Income: £3,148,137
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Customs House Trust Limited

Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage

Arts Centre offering Theatre, Cinema and Art Gallery. We deliver Arts in Education within South Tyneside and within the North East Region and are actively engaged in arts development as well as the use of the arts to promote social and economic regeneration.

Latest Income: £3,117,161
Areas of Operation: North Tyneside
Status: Registered
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The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology

Arts, Research

IMarEST is the leading professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals, with over 20,000 members worldwide. The Institute has a strong international presence with an extensive network of around 50 international branches, offers peer-reviewed journals and an industry-focused magazine, produces conferences and events, and enjoys non-governmental status at IMO.

Latest Income: £3,107,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Scarborough Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Charitable activities

To advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art including , drama,opera,dance, music and film.The development of public appreciation of such art by the provision of a theatre and the presentation of public performancesTo further the social and cultural welfare of the community of scarborough , its neighbourhood and visitors.

Latest Income: £3,101,197
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Inner City Music Limited

Arts, Economic and community development

I C M presents a range of music and related education activities at its Manchester Venue Band on the Wall. Other local charities utilise space and facilities at reduced rates. The building re-opened in September 2009 following extensive renovation, and now incorporates meeting rooms, office facilities, music venue, workshop space and the provision of food and drink.

Latest Income: £3,100,544
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Open College Of The Arts

Arts, Education

Open access educational charity

Latest Income: £3,093,598
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ucheldre Centre

Arts

The objects of the charity are to advance the education of the inhabitants of Holyhead and its surrounding area in all aspects of the performing and visual arts and the development of public appreciation of those arts by the provision of an arts centre and the presentation of public performances and exhibitions.

Latest Income: £2,981,668
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Criterion Theatre Trust

Arts, Education

We ensure the building is maintained and in operation, and we present and promote theatre productions. In addition to this, we support drama groups and schools by offering them access to the theatre.

Latest Income: £2,964,394
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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The Society For Experimental Biology

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

THE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS.

Latest Income: £2,917,162
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Watts Gallery Trust

Arts, Heritage

The Watts Gallery Trust seeks to promote the understanding and appreciation of the Victorian artist G F Watts OM RA 1817-1904 and the ceramic artist Mary Seton Watts, in the context of the 19th Century, and to promote Compton as a centre for exploring Victorian art, social history and craft for present and future generations.

Latest Income: £2,812,273
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Barry And Peggy High Foundation

Arts, Education

Helping individuals with literacy and numeracy difficulties and providing scholarships for deserving construction industry apprentices through the Construction Industry Training Board.

Latest Income: £2,810,976
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Limited

Arts, Education

Provision of education and training for actors and technical skills for the media industry.

Latest Income: £2,783,418
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The London Symphony Orchestra Endowment Trust

Arts

The general purpose of the charity is to support the objects of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and these are to promote, maintain and advance education, particularly musical education and to encourage the arts including the arts of music, drama, mime, dancing and singing. Specifically the Trust actively supports musical education in the form of the LSO's education programme, LSO Discovery.

Latest Income: £2,705,888
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited

Arts, Heritage

Archaeological investigations, building recording, educational services, publications

Latest Income: £2,701,593
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Honourable Society Of Gray's Inn Trust Fund

Arts, Religion

The Charity's principal activities are the provision of legal education and the running of a specialist legal library and chapel.

Latest Income: £2,650,274
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Our Daily Bread Ministries Trust

Arts, Religion

In pursuit of the charity's objectives we :1.Publish and distribute daily devotionals and study guides to encourage people to read the Word of God, give a better understanding of Scripture, and lead them into a deeper understanding of God's Word. 2. Distribute digital, audio and visual teaching material. 3. Sell Christian books to help people in their walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Latest Income: £2,647,392
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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English National Ballet School Limited

Arts, Education

Dance (Ballet) training for 16 - 20 year old students

Latest Income: £2,615,724
Areas of Operation: Kensington And Chelsea
Status: Registered
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Worcester Theatres Charitable Trust LTD

Arts

The promotion for the public benefit of the appreciation and enjoyment of a wide range of music and theatre for the benefit of the people of Worcester and the surrounding area.

Latest Income: £2,601,308
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited

Arts, Education, Heritage, Housing

The Theatre Royal promotes professional Drama, Dance, Opera and Music in Suffolk from its home - an historic restored Regency theatre. A National Trust property (grade 1 listed) and an important heritage attraction, we present and produce and tour high quality drama and run an integrated education and community programme. The venue is used regularly by community groups and schools.

Latest Income: £2,576,416
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Feba Radio

Arts

As followers of Jesus Christ, we enable partners and communities to use life-giving media to bring lasting transformation.

Latest Income: £2,576,209
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Henry Barber Trust

Arts, Education, Heritage

To fund four professorial chairs at the University of Birmingham;To fund the maintenance of the Barber Institute;To purchase works of art or beauty for display at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To fund musical recitals for performance at or in connection with the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To purchase musical instruments, printed and manuscript music and musical and fine arts books.

Latest Income: £2,564,235
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The British Editorial Society Of Bone And Joint Surgery

Arts, Health

Publish The Bone and Joint Journal, Bone & Joint Research, and Bone & Joint 360.Maintain websites containing key information for orthopaedic surgeons' education. Encourage authors to prepare and submit high-quality research.Provide production and publishing services to orthopaedic associations.

Latest Income: £2,523,033
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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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.