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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.

425 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.21% 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 183 0.26%
£10k - £100k 108 0.15%
£100k - £250k 35 0.16%
£250k - £500k 14 0.13%
£500k - £1m 10 0.15%
£1m - £10m 18 0.20%
Over £10m 10 0.45%
Total 378 0.20%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 328 0.19%
oscr 75 0.30%
ccni 22 0.31%
Total 425 0.21%

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.
£578,500,000
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.
£128,700,000
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.
£50,801,000
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.
£21,109,000
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.
£18,323,000
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
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
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.
£12,172,588
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.
£10,801,000
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.
£10,084,311

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
SHRI GURU RAVIDASS MISSION INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1145390]
The advancement of religion according to the teachings of Shri Guru Ravidass and the promotion of the Ravidassia faith in particular, but not exclusively , by broadcasting on a television channel and radio and by maintaing the temple that is Janam Asthan of Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Seer Goverdhampura Kanshi ( Varanasi) UP.The relief of sickness and poverty and the advancement of education
£225,236
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.
£10,084,311
MINISTERIO CAMINO DE VIDA [Charity number: 1164832]
Advance the Christian Faith through holding prayer meetings, deliverance meetings, lectures, conferences, and broadcasting messages. Rescue the Homeless by providing assistance to their needs. For example food, clothing, and contacting other organizations for shelters or assistance. The relief of sickness and financial hardship by provision of counseling and advice to those who seek it.
£2,915
THE COMMON GOOD FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1163668]
We are a charity and limited company established in 2016 in order to reconcile estranged interests; and promote,develop and champion the common good in the economy, politics and society. Its foundation was based upon the insight that there was increasing polarisation and isolation between communities within an economic framework. We provide training, seminars publications and broadcasts.
£253,592
HOSPITAL BROADCASTING SERVICES (HULL AND EAST RIDING) [Charity number: 257949]
Hospital broadcasting service for Hull & East Yorkshire
The Fullarton Theatre [Charity number: SC006525]
4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance the arts through the provision of a community theatre, and in particular by providing plays, dramas, comedies, operas, operettas, burlesques, broadcasts, musical performances, puppet shows, ballets, concerts, recitals, cinema films, exhibitions and entertainments 4.2 To provide recreational facilities within The Fullarton building for educational and leisure time activities with the object of improving the conditions of life of, and available to, members of the public.
£18,412
GOSPEL BROADCASTING IN PORTUGUESE [Charity number: 1125152]
THE MAIN OBJECT IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION THROUGH BROADCASTING THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL IN PORTUGUESE. THIS IS TO BE BY MEANS OF THE DISSEMINATION OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE MEDIA OF RADIO, INTERNET, TAPE, COMPACT DISC, LITERATURE, MISSIONARIES AND MISSIONARY WORK IN THE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE.
£275
ELIZABETH R BROADCASTING FUND [Charity number: 1095459]
The Elizabeth R fund was set up in 1995 to assist the development of broadcasting in the commonwealth. Starting with a grant from the royalties of Elizabeth R programmes, Its objective is the advancement of training and education in public broadcasting for the public benefit. It receives financial support from the Grace Windham Goldie (BBC) Trust and the Sir John Zochonis Charitable Trust
NEW TEMPLE C&S CHURCH [Charity number: 1204258]
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE RELIGION, PASTORAL CARE AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND THE CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS AND BY MEANS OF BROADCASTING THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION MESSAGE OF AN EVANGELIST
£505
GOSPEL CHURCH (UK) [Charity number: 1194763]
(1) to advance the Christian faith, including but not limited to, means of broadcasting Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature using online platforms and holding religious services and prayer meetings in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world ...(2) to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded ...
£144,265