Media AR203¶
Media 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.
407 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.20% 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(broadcast(s|ing)?)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 182 | 0.22% |
| £10k - £100k | 108 | 0.17% |
| £100k - £250k | 22 | 0.11% |
| £250k - £500k | 13 | 0.14% |
| £500k - £1m | 9 | 0.16% |
| £1m - £10m | 18 | 0.23% |
| Over £10m | 8 | 0.43% |
| Total | 360 | 0.19% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 315 | 0.19% |
| oscr | 69 | 0.27% |
| ccni | 23 | 0.32% |
| Total | 407 | 0.20% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£554,000,000 |
| DISASTERS EMERGENCY COMMITTEE [Charity number: 1062638] DEC brings together 15 of the UK's leading humanitarian agencies. At times of major humanitarian crisis, DEC works with its members, broadcast and other partners to launch a fundraising appeal to the UK public. The proceeds of each appeal are distributed to DEC's member agencies to enable them to deliver humanitarian programmes to help those most affected. |
£274,291,000 |
| THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE [Charity number: 224223] The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio. |
£80,800,000 |
| BROADCASTING SUPPORT SERVICES [Charity number: 282264] BSS empowers people to take action to improve their lives, by providing access to impartial information and advice. Services available include contact centres, incorporating helplines providing support and guidance; digital media, including web design and development and other forms of online communication such as SMS and web chat; and distribution and fulfilment of hard copy information material. |
£18,242,019 |
| Broadcasting Support Services (subject to insolvency proceedings) [Charity number: SC040511] To advance the education of the public by all exclusively charitable means. To advise and facilitate charities on all matters relating to the administration of charities public appeals and any other matters. to facilitate charities making better use of the resources available to them. To educate train and rehabilitate persons who through their social or economic circumstances are in need of such facilities and unable to gain employment or wish to further their education. |
£18,242,019 |
| WELSH NATIONAL OPERA LIMITED [Charity number: 221538] The company engages in all aspects of staging opera and educational activity together with a wide range of related activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings and publications. |
£13,731,000 |
| THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LIMITED [Charity number: 232391] The principal activity of the LSO is the provision of a Symphony Orchestra for high quality musical performances, broadcasting and recordings and supporting this work with a music education programme designed to reach a wide range of people. |
£11,765,000 |
| PREMIER CHRISTIAN MEDIA TRUST [Charity number: 287610] Promotion of the Christian religion through radio broadcast, magazine publication, online activity and events. Support of all those in need through a Lifeline telephone service. Encouragement and support for the church in the use of new media. Campaigning on single-issues which are of concern to Christians and the church. |
£10,510,994 |
| HALLE CONCERTS SOCIETY [Charity number: 223882] The Halle Concerts Society maintains and manages the Halle Orchestra. It promotes concerts by the Orchestra and other artists and ensembles in Manchester; presents concerts throughout the UK and overseas in association with local promoters, produces recordings and radio and television broadcasts and undertakes a full programme of educational and outreach work. |
£9,325,000 |
| CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [Charity number: 506276] Promoting concerts in Birmingham. Taking part in concerts at other venues in the UK and around the world. Broadcasting and recording work. Extensive education programme. Running 3 unpaid professional choruses and an auditioned youth choir in partnership with Birmingham Music Services. Management of CBSO Centre, the Orchestra's administration and rehearsal home and medium sized performance venue. |
£9,272,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE SHABBATON CHOIR [Charity number: 1058256] Choir raises funds to advance Judaism and in particular Jewish Prayer, though participation in synagogue service; singing at public performances, in television/radio broadcasts, recordings and through other media; and for the purpose of healing through singing. |
£4,894 |
| Southern Sound Hospital Radio [Charity number: SC007884] Centre Hospital Radio has been formed for the express purpose of providing voluntary Hospital Broadcasting Service programmes by means of Post Office land-lines to hospitals who wish to receive our service. Programme material will be provided free to those hospitals which receive our service. the cost of such programmes including expenses, studio equipment, engineering , admistration and any other costs being met by the ministrations of the membership personally and through the organisation of fund raising events, by the membership, for the sole support of Centre Hospital Radio. The type of programme material will be dictated by the wishes of the patients of the hospitals served. This will be ensured by the formation of a core of members who will visit the patients of the hospitals individually at least once per week to gather views, ask for special requests including records and provide an additional source of companionship. Listeners should receive information on the service through the visiting members and the issue of a broadcasting news-sheet at least once each programme schedule. |
£39,564 |
| North Highland Radio (SCIO) [Charity number: SC045798] The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular its purposes shall be the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship and community development and the organisation of recreational activities with the aim of improving the conditions of life of members of the local community. The organisation will achieve these purposes through the following activities: to promote the use of local internet community radio across the North Scottish Highlands and beyond. to involve members of the local communities serviced by North Highland Radio in the development and advancement of their local community radio station. and to work with similar organisations as well as individual residents in the local communities to offer training opportunities in broadcasting and radio station operation to advance career development or simply community volunteering. and to promote the opportunity for residents in the North Highland community how may have an interest in broadcasting but are unable to travel to the station and enabling them to be part of a local community station from home. and to develop the station to such a standard that an application can be made for full community FM radio licensing in the name of North Highland Radio SCIO. |
£19,780 |
| Radio Law [Charity number: SC003508] The objectives of the Charity are to relieve sickness, infirmity and the disabilities attendant on old age amongst persons living in North/South Lanarkshire, by providing a local broadcasting service for hospitals, hospices Wishaw General Hospital and whenever possible, providing a similar service within the local community to assist patients receiving ?Care in the Community?. |
£3,379 |
| HOUSE OF FAITH MINISTRIES (WORLD MISSIONS CHURCH) [Charity number: 1140629] Advancement of Christian Faith for public benefit in accordance with our statement of faith mainly by broadcasting Christian messages evangelistically; holding prayer meetings, celebrating Christian festivals; assist and engage the youth, turning their energies away from social vices, encourage education, community involvement, training, mentoring, missions, life-skills development, etc |
£12,457 |
| Paragon Ensemble Ltd [Charity number: SC009006] The objects for which the Company is established are the advancement of education by the cultivation and improvement of public access to music and the arts, in Scotland and elsewhere, and for this principal purpose:- (1) To develop inclusive programmes and training opportunities that use music as a tool to assist learning, positive self image, teamwork, communication and aspiration in young people and adults. (2) To create inclusive opportunities for people to participate in, and hear, performances of music by ensembles, small orchestras or groups of musicians. (3) To promote, organise, present, provide, manage and produce performances in Scotland and elsewhere in suitable halls, rooms, or other premises or in films, radio and television broadcasts or recordings or to assist in any of these. |
£266,550 |
| CITYHILL LONDON [Charity number: 1175557] ADVANCING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENTS OF BELIEF. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY MEANS OF: BROADCASTING CHRISTIAN MESSAGES OF AN EVANGELISTIC AND TEACHING NATURE. ADVANCING THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. |
£16,410 |
| RADIO WEST MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL BROADCASTING [Charity number: 1050841] Hospital radio service based in the West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex with the objective of relieving sickness, infirmity and old age. |
£263 |
| INSPIRATION MINISTRIES UK [Charity number: 1119076] Our mission is to impact the destiny of people and nations for Christ through media. We utilise every form of technology God makes available to aid in the production and broadcast of religious and family friendly programming. |
£981,461 |
| Inverness Hospitals Broadcasting Service (SCIO) [Charity number: SC052323] 4 Aims and Objectives of Organisation (a) The primary purpose of the organisation will be to produce and broadcast mixed genre music programming and spoken word programming consisting of discussion and interviews to: (b) Improve the mental health and well-being of those receiving treatment at an NHS Highland (or associate healthcare within NHS Highland area) facility. (c) Promote positive health and well-being with content from the Scottish Government, NHS Highland and local charities whose purpose is to aid well-being to reduce the likelihood of persons requiring treatment at an NHS Highland (or associate healthcare within NHS Highland area) facility. |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
