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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 Tudor Players

Arts

We are an amateur drama group who regularly produce 3 full length plays and a one-act play each year. We are currently self funding. We aim to provide the performing arts for the local community whilst allowing all individuals to develop their own talents.

Latest Income: £31,448
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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The Dorking Concertgoers Society

Arts, Research

To educate the public in the art and science of music through the promotion of an annual series of classical music concerts

Latest Income: £31,442
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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West Wales Maritime Heritage Society

Arts, Heritage

Acquire, restore, maintain and use marine craft of historical interest.Sail and or display craft at maritime festivals and other events.Research maritime and linked history related to West Wales.Disseminate this information through displays, publications and other means.

Latest Income: £31,435
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Centro Social De Mayores (social Centre For The Elderly)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To serve as a centre point for elderly Spanish citizens in the United Kingdom & contribute to their welfare by offering services of social & cultural character through the following activities: Exercise, language & Literacy, Art & Crafts, Computer Skills classes. Daily activities to encourage social interaction: playing card games, dominoes, etc and the offer of general help and advice.

Latest Income: £31,432
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Cressy Foundation

Arts, Charitable activities, Education

Awarding scholarships exhibitions endowments or grants or maintenance allowances tenable at the Prebendal School Chichester and making grants to Western Orchestral Society Ltd and Western Orchestral Foundation Charity.

Latest Income: £31,420
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Earth Science Teachers Association

Arts, Research

The aim of the Earth Science Teachers Association (ESTA) is to support the teaching of earth sciences whether as a single subject such as Geology, or as part of science, geography or other courses. ESTA helps teachers at all levels. It publishes a magazine (teaching earth sciences), runs an annual course and conference and develops web-based earth science teaching resources.

Latest Income: £31,394
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Christian Books

Arts

Retail and supply of Christian resources

Latest Income: £31,349
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Colchester Choral Society

Arts

Colchester Choral Society works to uphold and strengthen the English Choral tradition by performing public concerts to a high standard with professional soloists and orchestras.

Latest Income: £31,346
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Acton Bridge Community Association

Arts, Associations, Leisure

ABCA has active Tennis and Bowls sections, and there are also specific user groups, i.e. Scottish Dancing, WI, Snooker / Billiards, and TaeKwondo, Ukele band. The funds raised from letting cover most of the maintenance needs of the Parish Rooms. The Bowls and Tennis groups are self sufficient through their membership.

Latest Income: £31,324
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Trianon Music Group

Arts, Facilities

Trianon Music Group consists of a large symphony orchestra and choir who perform three major concerts each year. At other times throughout the year members of Trianon also participate in smaller groups who perform Community Concerts in churches, village halls and community centres. The group also hosts Music Study Days and participates in other regional musical events.

Latest Income: £31,315
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Talgarreg Memorial Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

HIRE THE PREMISES TO THE COMMUNITY, BUILDING USED FOR THE NURSERY SCHOOL, YOGA, LINE DANCING, WELSH YOUTH CLUB ETC

Latest Income: £31,306
Areas of Operation: Ceredigion
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Aphrodisias Trust

Arts, Associations, Heritage

The promotion of research in archaeology, ancient and classical sculpture etc. particularly at aphrodisias. The dissemination of information relating thereto through publications, lectures and provision of sculpture casts.

Latest Income: £31,294
Areas of Operation: Turkey
Status: Registered
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The Park Lane Group Limited

Arts

To promote, advance, encourage, develop and improve education, particularly musical education, by disseminating knowledge of music generally and in particular by providing, presenting, organising, producing, promoting and managing concerts, operas, ballets.

Latest Income: £31,273
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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No's 1 And 2 Paddock Studios Paddock Lane Lewes East Sussex

Arts, Research

The principal objectives of the charity is to promote, improve, develop and maintain publiceducation in the appreciation of the art and science of visual arts including practicalparticipation in them such as the holding of lectures, seminars and exhibitions.

Latest Income: £31,268
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Thurmaston Community Social Association

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

CommunityCentre & Library, serving multi-ethic community. Activities hub for Co-op Women Guild, Art & Over 70s clubs, dance, stage, tap, keep fit, Martial Arts classes. Popular venue for engagements, weddings, christenings, birthday parties. Largest operational stage in area used for and cinema shows, charity fund raising events, church services and other social events for the community.

Latest Income: £31,229
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Downland Chorale

Arts

Members of Downland Chorale belong to the choir to enjoy rehearsing and performing together. Founded over 40 years ago, membership varies between 50- 60, and covers the full voice range. Members fund rehearsals and performances, but members of the public are invited to attend our concerts to help defray costs. We currently have no sponsorship or local authority funding.

Latest Income: £31,163
Areas of Operation: Croydon
Status: Registered
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Christian Science Society Leamington Spa

Arts, Religion, Research

We are a branch of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston Mass. U.S.A. and as such hold church services on Sundays and Wednesday evenings, as well as supporting a Reading Room where members of the public may purchase religious books or use our free lending library. The Reading Room also provides a quiet study area for people to come and sit, or ask for help or advice from the librarian.

Latest Income: £31,154
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Sidmouth Choral Society

Arts

Weekly rehearsals to encourage education and appreciation of choral music culminating in 2 or 3 concerts per year

Latest Income: £31,153
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Margaret And Netlam Bigg Trust Fund

Arts, Religion

The promotion of a festival of the arts within the area of Stroud District Council and other events. To develop public interest in and knowledge of drama in the Church. Visual and dramatic arts, music poetry and ballet and to increase public appreciation of good design in architecture, in industrial products and in crafts and craftmanship and in general to advance education in the arts and artisti

Latest Income: £31,150
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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John Moores Painting Prize Trust

Arts

Promotion of an exhibition of contemporary painting or other visual art, currently every two years

Latest Income: £31,134
Areas of Operation: China
Status: Registered
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Neuadd Bentref Pantperthog (pantperthog Village Hall)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Leisure

Community venue providing space and facilities for the local population and further afield. We aim to serve and enhance our locality. There are playgroups, arts groups, sewing groups, fitness classes and meditation, parties, fundraising activities, meals, film nights, a place to meet, to learn, somewhere to enhance connections with others and offer/attend regular or one off classes and events

Latest Income: £31,129
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Memorial Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

Local village hall that provides amenities and activities for local residents. The hall is available to hire for various village events - choir, keep fit, exhibitions, children's groups etc. We also run monthly coffee mornings, soup lunches that are well attended by the older village residents. The hall is also used by the local parish council and the church council.

Latest Income: £31,128
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Bristol Bach Choir

Arts

Promotion of excellence in choral singing by the preparation for and presentation of concerts for the general public.

Latest Income: £31,123
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Actors Of Dionysus

Arts

National & international touring theatre company, specialising in new adaptations of ancient Greek drama & new writing inspired by myth, performed in a bold, accessible & physical style. We work with many new & established artistic collaborators to create exciting & dynamic work. We also have a strong educational outreach programme of workshops, talk-backs, publications, DVDS & audio-CDs.

Latest Income: £31,081
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Sinfonia Of Leeds

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY ANY MEANS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.

Latest Income: £31,079
Areas of Operation: England
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.