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Arts AR

Arts is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Arts category.

29,497 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 14.52% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(arts?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 9,516 13.39%
£10k - £100k 11,407 16.25%
£100k - £250k 2,913 13.07%
£250k - £500k 1,534 14.07%
£500k - £1m 955 13.91%
£1m - £10m 1,170 12.85%
Over £10m 254 11.38%
Total 27,749 14.40%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 23,490 13.72%
oscr 4,613 18.61%
ccni 1,394 19.35%
Total 29,497 14.52%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
British Council [Charity number: SC037733]
(a) promote cultural relationships between the people of the United Kingdom and other countries. (b) develop a wider knowledge of the English language. and (c) encourage educational co-operation between the United Kingdom and other countries, support the advancement of United Kingdom education and education standards overseas, and otherwise promote education.
£989,335,930
THE BRITISH COUNCIL [Charity number: 209131]
The British Council creates friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with. We reach millions of people across the world, working with over 100 countries in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society.
£989,335,930
University Of Glasgow Court [Charity number: SC004401]
The advancement of education. The advancement of health. The advancement of, arts, heritage, culture, or science.
£986,400,000
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND [Charity number: 1036733]
Arts Council England works to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people's lives. As the national development agency for the arts we support a range of artistic activities, acting as an independent body at arm's length from government. 'Achieving great art for everyone' is our 10-year strategic framework for the arts.
£843,062,677
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY [Charity number: 205846]
To look after places of historic interest or natural beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
£766,195,000
The Open University [Charity number: SC038302]
The objects of the University shall be the advancement and dissemination of learning and knowledge by teaching and research by a diversity of means such as broadcasting and technological devices appropriate to higher education, by correspondence tuition, residential courses and seminars and in other relevant ways, and shall be to provide education of University and professional standards for its students and to promote the educational well-being of the community generally.
£578,500,000
University Of Strathclyde [Charity number: SC015263]
The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science.
£438,816,000
University Of St Andrews [Charity number: SC013532]
The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science
£328,685,000
University Of Aberdeen [Charity number: SC013683]
The advancement of education. The advancement of health. The advance ment of civic responsibility and community development. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science
£269,532,000
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE COVENT GARDEN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 211775]
Presentation of opera and ballet performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and tours in the United Kingdom and overseas
£181,942,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
GRANTHAM DRAMATIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 256227]
Grantham Dramatic Society is a local amateur dramatic society, established in 1945. Its main aim is to foster and promote the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the dramatic arts amongst the people of Grantham and the surrounding area. The Society engages in live theatre performances as well as short sketches, outdoor events and promotional videos, and numerous social activities.
£20,344
RAMSEY CHORAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 1029931]
promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of music by the presentation of public concerts or other activities as the committee shall determine.
£11,516
Scottish Book Trust [Charity number: SC027669]
The objects of the company are to advance education and the arts, in particular through education of the public in Scotland by encouraging writing for pleasure, creativity and the reading, study, appreciation and the knowledge of books and all forms of literature. The company’s objects are restricted to those set out in article 4 (but subject to article 6). The company may (subject to first obtaining the consent of OSCR) add to, remove or alter the statement of the company’s objects in article 4. on any occasion when it does so, it must give notice to the registrar of companies and the amendment will not be effective until that notice is registered on the register of companies.
£5,966,731
TI A FI A CYLCH MEITHRIN MEINI BACH [Charity number: 1186230]
Ti a Fi a Cylch Meithrin Meini Bach is a pre school chidcare setting offering sessional and full day childcare for 2-4 year olds in the local area of Bon-y-Maen Swansea. We are based in Ysgol Gymraeg y Cwm's Foundation Phase building and we also offer wrap around childcare to Nursery Pupils that attend the school. We also offer Parent and baby/toddler sessions.
£63,210
KING EDWARD'S MEMORIAL HALL [Charity number: 301983]
King Edward's Hall is a facility that is available for hire by either individuals, groups or institutions, for the purpose of private functions, indoor sport, public/private meetings, educational purposes and for use by Local authorities as a polling station etc.In addition the trustees organise a variety of events, including theatre, light entertainment, cinema, themed events
£55,021
WOOL VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 269727]
Village Hall for the use of all residents of the village and all Arts that are within the scope of the hall
£49,050
THE ALFRED BRENDEL YOUNG MUSICIANS PIANO TRUST [Charity number: 1099596]
The Charity provides education and training of young and aspiring professional pianists by the provision of acces to pianos of the standard required for professional performance and to technical knowhow for themaintenance of such instruments.
£147
BEDFORD ISLAAMIC CENTRE [Charity number: 1211327]
TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE CAUSES ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN BEDFORDSHIRE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS IN PARTICULAR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH. THIS WILL BE DONE BY THE PROVISION OF A CENTRE THAT PROVIDES FIVE DAILY PRAYERS, FRIDAY SERMON, CELEBRATION OF ISLAMIC FESTIVALS, FUNERAL SERVICES AND MARRIAGE. THE CENTRE IS OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS.
Polish Association Aberdeen [Charity number: SC041396]
1. The advancement of education – cooperating closely with Polish educational establishments, running a community library and organizing informal language classes. 2. The advancement of citizenship and community development – actively promoting volunteering in the community, creating voluntary opportunities and providing information about existing voluntary opportunities in Aberdeen. 3. The advancement of the culture – promoting both Polish and Scottish culture, organizing cultural events, presentations and movie screenings. In longer term providing a venue to various artistic groups, organizing workshops etc. Taking part in various cultural/art events throughout Aberdeenshire. 4. The promotion of equality and diversity. 5. The advancement of public participation in sport – organization and promotion of sightseeing events around Scotland, as well as organization of sport activities within Polish community and participation in events to integrate with local Scottish and other communities.
£83,481
THE FRIEND PUBLICATIONS LIMITED [Charity number: 211649]
The production and publishing of a weekly and quarterly magazine for the benefit of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, for the purpose of propagating the religious teaching of that Society and of promoting interest in its work.
£359,294