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Visual arts AR104

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

2,374 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.16% 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(painting|sculpture|sculpting|crafts|crafting|embroidery|ceramics|photography|visual arts?|photography|gallery|artistic works)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 754 1.06%
£10k - £100k 793 1.13%
£100k - £250k 268 1.19%
£250k - £500k 179 1.61%
£500k - £1m 116 1.66%
£1m - £10m 134 1.46%
Over £10m 10 0.44%
Total 2,254 1.16%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 1,820 1.06%
oscr 312 1.25%
ccni 242 3.45%
Total 2,374 1.16%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
THE ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST [Charity number: 1016972]
To ensure the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control and is conserved to the highest possible standards.To ensure the Royal Collection can be seen by as many people as possible.To broaden access through the publication of books and exhibition catalogues and development of the on-line gallery.To make appropriate acquisitions when resources become available.
£85,309,000
SRUC [Charity number: SC003712]
The objects for which the Institution is established are, for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere, to advance education, science and environmental protection and improvement and in furtherance of these purposes the Institution will:- 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having as its, or their, main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching and study of, advice on and research into the Natural Economy and so improving knowledge, training and skill levels and encouraging entrepreneurial activity, and to provide appropriate business support, in Natural Economy-related opportunities across rural Scotland. 4.1.2 expand research and education capacity in relation to the Natural Economy, developing stronger partnership working between all stakeholders including public bodies. 4.1.3 support and encourage rural communities endowed with significant Natural Economy assets to develop sustainability and inclusivity based on those assets. and 4.1.4 encourage people and communities across Scotland to grasp the opportunities of the Natural Economy to deliver a green recovery based on high quality natural capital assets. 4.2 In this clause, as elsewhere in these articles, the expression “Natural Economy” and cognate words, where the context permits, means ecosystem services being agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, food and drink, energy (including renewables), forestry, logging, and manufacture of wood and tourism and generally any and all associated sciences, technologies, crafts and skills, and all matters of whatever nature related to the use of land and water resources, health (including animal health and veterinary services), all aspects of economics and socio-economics, leisure, leisure activities and industries, wildlife habitats, conservation, climate change, natural capital, biodiversity and game management, the rural way of life and environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.
£84,723,000
The King’s Trust [Charity number: SC041198]
(i) To promote by all charitable means the mental, spiritual, moral and physical development and improvement of young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capacities and enable them to become responsible members of society so that their conditions of life may be improved, to include: (a) providing facilities for young people for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare. (b) advancing the education of young people by the provision, encouragement and promotion of education, instruction or training in professions, vocations, industries, crafts, trades or the skills needed in employment. (c) relieving poverty amongst young people through the provision of assistance (including financial assistance) and encouragement whilst their education is being advanced as aforesaid or whilst they are in the process of establishing new businesses or preparing for entering upon or engaging in a profession, trade, craft or service. (d) arranging periods of voluntary work in the community. and (e) for the benefit of the public encouraging and assisting young people in their understanding of and practical action in support of the natural and built environment. (ii) To promote and conduct research into social conditions affecting young people and the mental, spiritual, moral and physical needs of young people and to publish the useful results of such research. (iii) To carry out any such approved objects (as defined by Regulation 33 of the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 or any amendment thereto) as are exclusively charitable and to encourage young people particularly to do so. (iv) To support such charity or charities or such charitable purpose or purposes as the Council shall in its absolute discretion think fit
£63,586,000
THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST [Charity number: 294745]
The primary objectives of the trust as defined by the memorandum and articles of association are the encouragement of the arts, the promotion and advancement of education, and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting, and sculpture, cinema, literature and other arts.
£28,804,714
BRADFORD CULTURE COMPANY LIMITED [Charity number: 1194599]
To promote the arts and heritage for the benefit of the public within the city of Bradford and to advance the arts, in particular the arts of performance, music, drama, poetry reading, sculpture, painting, handicrafts and all other associated arts, by encouraging public participation by supporting the arts and heritage sector through promotion, representation and development.
£26,834,031
THE THEATRE ROYAL BATH LIMITED [Charity number: 277723]
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, literature, sculpture and painting, particularly but not exclusively for children and young people
£19,688,197
National Art Collections Fund [Charity number: SC038331]
4. Purposes Art Fund exists for the following charitable purposes, for the public benefit and primarily in support of museums, galleries and visual arts organisations: 4.1 To promote art and culture, including (without limitation) by: (a) securing (or assisting others to secure) works of art, and objects of national and historical importance, for presentation or loan to public art collections for public exhibition on such terms as the Trustees consider appropriate. and (b) increasing public access to art and culture. 4.2 To advance education in art and culture. and 4.3 To support the effectiveness of charities that are museums, galleries and other visual arts organisations furthering the purposes set out in clauses 4.1 and 4.2.
£18,259,000
Screenskills Limited [Charity number: SC039556]
3.1 To promote, advance and provide training and education for persons working or intending to work whether as employees or independent contractors in any sector including, but not limited to, the film, radio, television, video, digital media, photography, photographic processing, digital imaging, animation, computer games, publishing, facilities, advertising, fashion and textiles, and associated industries ('the Industry') and for the purposes of this clause 'facilities' shall mean specialist technical and support services to the creative media industry. 3.2 To promote advance and provide training and education to members of the public generally.
£17,450,415
THE HALL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 312722]
The School's principal activity is the education of boys aged between four and thirteen, including sports, music, drama, arts and crafts and other activities.
£12,742,574
DONMAR WAREHOUSE PROJECTS LIMITED [Charity number: 284262]
The objects of the charity are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by theencouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, singing, literature, sculpture and painting. Thecompany meets these through continuing to produce and present theatrical productions at the Donmar WarehouseTheatre.
£10,098,834

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
KASHMIR MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF LEEDS 11 [Charity number: 514037]
Women Provisions: Coffee Morning Group, Language and Cultural learning classes.Children / Youth Provisions: Football, Boxercise, Arts and Crafts classes, Language classes, Inter-Cultural & Leadership Training, Cross Community Dialogue Facilitation, Raising awareness and signposting to Education, Employment and Training.Young & Adult Male Provisions: Wrestling Sessions, Cultural learning
£171,893
THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST [Charity number: 1037121]
Offer opportunities for a broad range of people to promote their art through monthly exhibitions in the Apthorp Gallery and Art Caf+®+-«.Provide facilities for amateur and professional; artists to develop in the theatre.Involve young people in the arts through Saturday and school holiday activities.
£1,166,396
Forthill Gospel Hall Trust [Charity number: NI107283]
We are committed to the service of the local population in several areas of Church life. We minister as a local church, being available to the local area and beyond as a place to worship God and praise and thank Him as a body of people for His goodness to us. We provide various services and events as the year progresses to all ages in the community such as: 1. A weekly service of worship each Sunday is open to the general public. 2. This includes regular Bible teaching for adults, and separate age-appropriate Sunday School programmes for children and young people. 3. Regular meeting for Bible study and prayer. 4. Programmes for children and young people which include games activities, arts & crafts activities, friendship opportunities and spiritual development. 5. A weekly mother and toddlers group We provide a venue for the preaching of the Good News of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a power to change lives and bring a new sense of purpose and hope to believers irrespective of age, gender, background or culture.
£20,399
GOLGI FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1209018]
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN CRAFTS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND TO PROMOTE THE ARTS AND HERITAGE OF SUCH CRAFTS, IN PARTICULAR WITH A FOCUS ON RARE AND ENDANGERED CRAFTS THROUGH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WORKSHOPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, EXHIBITIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS.
£2,060
BONVILSTON READING ROOM [Charity number: 502415]
Local events of a social nature. Hire of the reading room for specific interests ie music, wood-working, photography.
£12,119
DISCOVERING LATIN AMERICA [Charity number: 1106705]
Discovering Latin America's mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged people in Latin America by sharing its culture, art and creativity with the world. We envision a better and more unified region free of poverty, illiteracy, sickness, distress. We have organised unique fundraising events on the following areas: Anthropology, Dance, History, Film, Gastronomy, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts
£13
TRAWDEN MAN SHED [Charity number: 1210952]
The activities planned for Trawden Man Shed will include such activities as woodworking, metal working, model making and other crafts. Also to provide a welcoming social environment for members to gather. Refreshments will be available.
£28,491
The Image Collective [Charity number: SC049412]
The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: The advancement of the arts through- 4.1 supporting artists to exhibit their work with a focus on promoting diversity and wider participation by people who might not have other opportunities in this field 4.2 Bringing art into public and community spaces bringing culture and learning to the wider community 4.3 Supporting new exhibition spaces by offering support and funding for gallery space and exhibition materials 4.4 To provide mentorship to artists and makers
£12
THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1084412]
The Clore Duffield Foundation is a grant making organisation which concentrates its support on education, the arts, museum and gallery education, cultural leadership training, health and social care and enhancing Jewish life whilst placing a particular emphasis on supporting children, young people and society's more vulnerable individuals.
£1,289,079
Blick Shared Studios [Charity number: NI102158]
We provide creative and affordable shared space, facilities and resources for creative businesses, artists and crafts persons to grow and develop. We provide affordable shared and private workspace within 2 separate buildings in Belfast. Our properties have a creative yet professional work environment and a friendly, informal and supportive atmosphere that encourages communication, collaboration and inspiration. Our workspace is affordable and with flexible leases so takes the risk out of renting property and is fully serviced so also eliminates the hassle for residents so they can concentrate on growing their businesses. Meeting rooms and event space is available free of charge for our residents and at affordable rates for outside creative businesses. We offer virtual services for creative businesses just starting out that can’t yet afford workspace or for those happy to work from home but seeking a professional public image for their business. Sharing resources such as Internet, utility costs and meeting rooms and minimising unnecessary overheads keeps our services affordable and means that we can provide better facilities than someone renting a space individually. Alongside this we also run a variety of creative industries business events which are always free to attend and accessible to anyone interesting in growing their creative industries business. We have a permanent gallery space in our Malone road studio which is free to use by application for local artists and designers. We also disseminate local, national and global creative industries news and opportunities through our social media networks for the benefit of the local creative community.
£131,624