Literature `AR202`¶

Literature is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Arts categoryand the Media and publishing subcategory.

6,708 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.30% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	2,279	3.19%
£10k - £100k	2,255	3.22%
£100k - £250k	697	3.16%
£250k - £500k	339	3.13%
£1m - £10m	319	3.54%
£500k - £1m	231	3.45%
Over £10m	52	2.39%
Total	6,172	3.21%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	5,396	3.15%
oscr	916	3.70%
ccni	396	5.51%
Total	6,708	3.30%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Culture and Sport Glasgow [Charity number: SC037844] 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity)	£151,659,000
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain [Charity number: SC046952] The objects ('the Objects') of the Charity are to advance the Christian religion as practised by the body of Christian persons known as Jehovah's Witnesses, in particular but not exclusively by: 3 .1 producing audio and video material for Bible education, publishing, importing, exporting, recording, translating, producing, and distributing Bible literature. 3 .2 providing services and facilities for members of the Worldwide Order of Special Full-time Servants of Jehovah's Witnesses ('the Order') and such other support as deemed appropriate from time to time. 3.3 purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship, as well as for other purposes to support the Charity's objects. 3.4 engage in acts of charity, mercy, and humanitarian aid. and 3.5 distributing funds and goods to other entities that have similar aims. Nothing in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Charity shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.	£120,653,380
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF BRITAIN [Charity number: 1077961] 1. Provision of facilities to assist full time ministers. 2. Producing material for Bible education, publishing, importing, exporting, recording, translating, producing Bible literature.3. Purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship.4. Humanitarian aid. 5. Distributing funds and goods to other entities with similar aims.	£120,653,380
TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE [Charity number: 1137604] Provision, along with the University, of education of the highest standard for some 1100 undergraduate and graduate students; maintaining a Chapel, extensive Library, and substantial buildings; promoting research by its Fellows and students; and making grants to others with similar objects. Although situated in Cambridge, Trinity's members come from a very wide range of areas and backgrounds.	£104,224,000
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.	£89,934,000
THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE [Charity number: 226227] RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Our work helps anyone with a sight problem - with braille, Talking Books, education and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We fight for equal rights for people with sight problems. Contact the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk	£89,683,000
We Are With You [Charity number: SC040009] The relief of poverty and sickness among those persons generally who are dependent upon or affected by addiction to narcotic drugs and other similar substances or compounds of possible potential or suspected danger to the individual and the community (hereinafter referred to as drugs). (ii) The relief of poverty and sickness among parents of children affected by dependence upon or addiction to drugs and among families, any members of which are dependent upon or affected by addiction to drugs. (iii) The education and training of the individual and the community at large and advancement of education and training in and research into the danger arising from the habitual or other use of drugs together with publication of literature relating to dependence upon or addiction to drugs and of the results of any such research. (iv) The prevention of dependence upon or addiction to drugs, the consultation, treatment and care of those suffering from, and rehabilitation of those relieved from, dependence upon or addiction to drugs PROVIDED ALWAYS that any such treatment as aforesaid shall be carried out only under the supervision of a duly qualified medical practitioner under the National Health Service and wherever there occurs any reference in this Deed to treatment such treatment shall be construed as so limited.	£80,609,000
BRE TRUST [Charity number: 1092193] Funds and supports research, education, publications and other activities in the built environment for public benefit. Awards post graduate research scholarships and supports university chairs.Commissions, facilitate and supports carbon emission reduction projects and such other activities and services as are beneficial to the built environment.	£59,925,000
International Bible Students Association [Charity number: SC046866] 3. The Charity's objects ('the Objects') are to advance the Christian Religion as practised by the body of Christian persons known as Jehovah's Witnesses, in particular but not exclusively by: ( I ) Facilitating the provision of Bible-based literature and materials for religious instruction, teaching, education, and worship to Jehovah's Witnesses and the public. (2) Maintaining one or more religious orders or communities of Jehovah's Witnesses. (3) Distributing funds and goods to other entities that have similar aims. (4) Engaging in acts of charity, mercy, and humanitarian aid. and (5) Administering the property, facilities, and financial affairs of or pertaining to religious worship of Jehovah's Witnesses.	£50,024,582
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT [Charity number: 1079797] The purpose of the CIPD is to champion better work and working lives by improving practices in people and organisational development. To achieve this, the Institute pursues a wide range of activities including research, surveys, publications, advisory services, training courses, conferences, contributions to public policy and extensive media coverage.	£47,684,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Gourdon Public Hall [Charity number: SC047006] for the purpose of physical and mental training, and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms, library, lecture, classes, or otherwise as may be found expedient of the inhabitants of the Village of Gourdon in the County of Kincardine and its immediate vicinity, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinion	£9,751
Gael Music [Charity number: SC044156] To advance education, understanding and appreciation of traditional music among people of all ages but particularly the young by: a) Providing and organising workshops, classes, sessions, courses, academies, schools, literature and other such educational activities b) Presenting, producing, promoting, organising, managing and conducting events, tours or other activities c) Other such means as from time to time may be determined at the trustee's discretion	£46,422
ISLAM ANSWERS [Charity number: 1204070] TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC WORLDWIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR ISLAMIC WORSHIP AND PRAYER, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON AND TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE ISLAMIC RELIGION AND PASTORAL CARE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.	£74,828
SOHAM MUSEUM [Charity number: 1151345] Preserving the history of Soham and educating the public through a variety of constituent groups and activities: A regular schedule of talks and events, an on-line archive collection of Soham photographs and documents, local history classes, exhibitions and publications, practical digs and cataloging of finds. Regular coffee mornings, fetes, jumble sales and christmas fayre.	£1,376
THIRD TEXT LIMITED [Charity number: 1108974] The activities of the charity comprises the production of the journal 'Third Text' and sponsoring and undertaking educational research in the arts and art history.	£91,949
HOLMESDALE NATURAL HISTORY CLUB [Charity number: 273602] Monthly lectures on natural history, physical sciences, local history and archeaology. Monthly walks and / or outings to places relevant to the Club's interests, mainly in the Reigate / Redhill area in particular and east Surrey in general. Research by members and non-members. Care of our Museum and library.	£13,745
Killiecrankie Memorial Hall Trust [Charity number: SC018864] For thepurpose of mental training and recreation, and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms, library, lectures, classes, recreations and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expeident of the inhabitants of Killiecrankie in the county of Perth and its immediate vicinity.	£8,149
AMPLEFORTH VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 504776] The village hall is used on several days of the week. The user groups include toddler group, occasional use by the local school, art classes and fitness classes, historical society, gardening club, church youth group and community library.The hall offers excellent facilities for meetings, lectures, receptions, exhibitions, coffee mornings, theatrical entertainments and dances.	£40,705
JAMIA ALMAARIF [Charity number: 1186352] To advance the Islamic religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on Islam to enlighten others about the Islamic religion and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the United Kingdom.	£120,981
CHINGFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 281623] Lectures are held on historical subjects. Coach tours are organised to places of historical interest. Publications on the history of Chingford are issued. Representations are made to local authorities on historic buildings and conservation areas.	£26,668