Arts Charities
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Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Ghana School Aid
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationGhana School Aid supports the education of children, particular girls and young women, with a focus on rural areas by making grants to schools, vocational and teacher training centres in support of local efforts, for building materials, technical equipment, teaching and learning materials, books, and School Links to enable exchange and new experiences for young people in an interconnected world.
Charity Fund 1961 Stationers And Newspaper Makers Company
ArtsThe charity may apply its income to or for any charitable institution or purpose. The charity meets its objectives by applying its income to trade benevolent societies and other institutions associated with the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers. Civic and other appeals, including the Lord Mayor's appeal.
The Bible League Trust
Arts, ReligionTHE OBJECT OF THE BIBLE LEAGUE TRUST IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION BY THE PROCLAMATION AND FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL OF GOD CONCERNING HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND THE PREACHING AND TEACHING OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ELSEWHERE. THE BIBLE LEAGUE TRUST PRODUCES LITERATURE, WHICH IS SENT WORLDWIDE, AND HOLDS PUBLIC MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM.
The Harrogate Competitive Festival For Music Speech And Drama
ArtsEducation in Music & Drama to competitive levels.
North London Symphony Orchestra
ArtsCommunity orchestra playing at least three classical music concerts a year, bringing classical music to the North London community.
Stowmarket Chorale
Arts, Research... to educate the public... in the art and science of music
Whittington And Oswestry Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA RURAL YOUTH ORGANISATION, WITH MEMBERS AGED 10 to 28 YEARS OF AGE, THAT MEET ONCE A WEEK IN THE WHITTINGTON & OSWESTRY AREA. WE TAKE PART IN ACTIVITIES AND COMPETITIONS SUCH AS: NETBALL, DRAMA, FOOTBALL, QUIZ TEAMS, STOCK JUDGING AND OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS.OUR OBJECTIVES ARE FUN. LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT.
Maidstone Youth Music Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects of the presentation of publicconcerts and recitals in Maidstone and elsewhere.
Oulton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureOulton Village Hall exists as an amenity for anybody who wishes to use it. It can be hired for any reasonable purpose and at the moment is used for a variety of regular groups which include, folk dancing, table tennis, water colour painting classes, W I , scouts, parties, weddings and It is run and cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers who all live locally.
The Essex Society For Archaeology And History
Arts, Heritagei) to promote study of archaeology & history in historic county of Essexii) to publish such studies in Society journal and other mediaiii) to organise lectures visits etc for members & public, & to educate wider community in matters of common concerniv) to provide library facilities for members & public
The Crescent Theatre Trust LTD
Arts, Charity and VCS supportThe objectives of the Trust are for the promotion and encouragement of education among the public, and for the purpose of raising funds to finance the building and equipping of the Crescent Theatre.
Havering Singers
ArtsPerforming four concerts during the year.
The Parkhouse Award
ArtsThe charity organises and promotes The Parkhouse Award. The Parkhouse Award is a biennial International Chamber Music Competition for piano based ensembles from duos to piano quartets.
City Of Southampton Orchestra
ArtsTo publically perform music to the best of our ability.
St Cleer Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a meeting place for a village community. Toddler Group, fitness classes, activities for children, family orientated functions, elderly social groups, garden club, art and crafts exhibitions. Hall for hire for functions
The Poors Estate And Apprenticing Charity
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe charity is for the benefit of people living in the parish of Wroxall. There are funds available to help needy people, award are given to pensioners and children in December. Help is also given to students and apprentices for the cost of books and tool.,
Heinrich Wolfgang Donner Settlement
Arts, EducationFor travelling scholarships or other financial aid to Nationals of Scandinavian Countries to assist and encourage them in research in English Literature and general education assistance as decided by the Governors of Abo Akademi University
The Anchormen Drum And Bugle Corps
ArtsTEACHING OF MUSIC, MARCHING, DANCE, COORDINATION AND OTHER RELEVANT ARTS
Neuadd Pendre Social Centre
Arts, Beneficiary groupProvision of a Commumity Centre that offers facilities for various activities - meetings of Clubs and Societies, Committee Meetings, Youth Club, Concerts, Private Parties (Wedding Receptions, Club Social Evenings) Dancing (Old Time & Line Dancing)
Ryedale Evangelical Church
Arts, Education, ReligionSunday Worship Services,Pastoral Care Sunday School for ChildrenEvangelistic literature distribution.Support of overseas Christian Work
Wiltshire Buildings Record
Arts, HeritageHolds regular meetings where members can learn to record buildings or practise their skills.Holds an annual day course on a theme of interest to members.Issues a regular newsletter.Publishes books and articles.Offers advice and information on Wiltshire historic buildings.
Staffordshire Moorlands Talking Newspaper
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthWe produce 55 memory sticks each week for blind and partially sighted residents or former residents of the Staffordshire Moorlands featuring the main items in the three local newspapers. We have about 30 loyal volunteers.
Robertsbridge Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HousingProvide a Hall and facilities as our village's home for all kinds of activities and events. Large lawn area enables outdoor events in good weather. It is busy but hire fees do not fully cover outgoings so the Committee also run fund raising events such as a monthly Village Market, Allotments and Film shows. Also we house local and general elections and the local emergency centre.
St Paul's Cathedral School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationSchool parents' association.
Oakford Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, ReligionCommunity groups i.e. Moorland Club for ladies. Oakford Players for pantomime and variety shows, whist drives, dances,Church festivals and activities. Venue for 'Villages in Action' events.
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.