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.
422 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 | 177 | 0.25% |
| £10k - £100k | 119 | 0.17% |
| £100k - £250k | 36 | 0.16% |
| £250k - £500k | 14 | 0.13% |
| £500k - £1m | 8 | 0.11% |
| £1m - £10m | 20 | 0.22% |
| Over £10m | 8 | 0.36% |
| Total | 382 | 0.20% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 329 | 0.19% |
| oscr | 72 | 0.29% |
| ccni | 21 | 0.30% |
| Total | 422 | 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. |
£28,805,000 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£18,006,000 |
| 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. |
£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. |
£8,595,617 |
| Sabhal Mor Ostaig [Charity number: SC002578] 3.1.1 To develop and deliver tertiary education through the medium of Gaelic exclusively up to and including university level in such subjects and branches of knowledge as the Governors may from time to time decide and to promote and facilitate post-graduate research in such areas, and to do all or any of the foregoing in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, or elsewhere in Scotland or the rest of the world. 3.1.2 To promote and facilitate and work with others in promoting and facilitating the teaching and learning of the Gaelic language by devising and delivering resources and courses for such teaching and learning through any medium. 3.1.3 Generally to promote and facilitate at all levels and by all means approved by the Governors from time to time the study of all aspects of the Gaelic language and its associated history, culture and arts, including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, (a) the study and performance of the traditional music of, or associated with, the Gael, (b) the teaching of skills in all branches of the communications media including written, audio, televisual and online means of communication and broadcasting and in such new media as may come into being in the future and (c) the study of the techniques and strategies necessary for the survival of minority languages as living community languages. 3.1.4 To acquire the assets and undertaking and assume the debts and liabilities of the Scottish charity known as Sabhal Mor Ostaig, registered under SC002578, to use such name and to carry on charitable activities in succession thereto. 3.1.5 To develop and promote the College as the National Centre for Gaelic in Scotland for the purposes of promotion of the language as a living and sustainable language in Scotland and of playing a central role in the delivery of the National Plans for Gaelic to be promulgated by Bord na Gaidhlig or any successor under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 or any successor legislation. 3.1.6 To develop and |
£6,552,994 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE MOUNTAIN TRUST [Charity number: 1112841] The Mountain Trust concentrates on education, health and human rights in Nepal. It sponsors students through education, broadcasts radio-based education and sends volunteers and interns to work in Nepal. It broadcasts civic education and participates in human and civic rights education. It also assists Afghans fleeing the Taliban to escape to second and third countries. |
£2,729 |
| TRUTH TO HEAVEN MINISTRY [Charity number: 1214242] To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public throughout the UK and overseas through holding of prayer meetings, bible education/teaching, broadcasting Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature |
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| LIVING WATERS RADIO MINISTRY [Charity number: 1038482] Raise funds in the UK to support the production of Christian broadcast and social media material by a production team in India and to support follow-up by the production team. Support Christian activities in association with this work. |
£13,080 |
| Spey Catchment Initiative (SCIO) [Charity number: SC052191] The organisation has been formed to demonstrate and deliver integrated catchment management by protecting, restoring and enhancing the features and characteristics of the River Spey catchment, with the following purposes: 1.1 To advance the environmental sustainability and resilience of the whole of the River Spey and its catchment. 1.2 To develop a cohesive and sustainable approach to landscape scale stewardship of the water environment, including the protection, restoration and enhancement of the water quality and natural heritage of the whole of the River Spey catchment. 1.3 To advance environmental improvement and/or protection including, but not limited to, preservation and conservation of the natural environment, conservation and protection of wildlife and natural habitats, promotion of sustainable development including natural flood management, renewable energy generation, and supporting sustainable consumption of energy and other resources. 1.4 To promote education and raise awareness and understanding of the whole River Spey system by engaging stakeholders and communities within and throughout the catchment, including organising or supporting others to organise meetings, lectures, conferences, seminars, broadcasts, training or any other form of educational instruction. 1.5 To support the advancement of heritage and culture, including but not limited to restoring and preserving historic sites, traditions, crafts, skills, language, artefacts, exhibits and of their associated background and history. But such that the charity shall do so following principles of sustainable development. |
£277,787 |
| GRACE HILL MINISTRIES [Charity number: 1217949] THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY MEANS OF BROADCASTING CHRISTIAN MESSAGES OF AN EVANGELISTIC AND TEACHING NATURE. |
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| NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB [Charity number: 521259] The club offers youth group activities to seniors (12-18) and juniors (8-11 Years), these activities are educational and recreational. A group of volunteers and paid staff run these groups.WA12Radio station now belongs to Newton Boys and Girls Club. A community radio used by the local community for the community. We broadcast online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
£59,766 |
| HOUSE OF PRAYER MINISTRIES PLYMOUTH [Charity number: 1173516] The advancement of Christianity for the benefit of the public mainly, but not exclusively, by means of broadcasting Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature;The advancement of Christianity, in accordance with our statements of belief, in Plymouth and surrounding areas through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity. |
£24,830 |
| Dr Gray's Hospital Broadcasting Service [Charity number: SC024398] The objectives of the service shall be, through the provision of a regular and varied output of radio programmes, to inform, educate and entertain (1) patients in Dr Gray's Hospital in order to aid their comfort and convalescence (2) the local community in order to promote health and wellness. Wherever possible, this service shall also be provided to other Hospitals, Hospices, Old Persons' Homes and/or similar institutions, and to persons receiving care in the community, in the Moray geographical area. |
£1,552 |
| HAVANT PASSION PLAY LIMITED [Charity number: 1154040] To advance the Christian religion in the borough of Havant and surrounding areas for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, participating in dramatic and musical performances, broadcasting, producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about the Christian religion. |
£1,689 |
| PORTSMOUTH HOSPITAL BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 261548] Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association broadcasts to the patients & staff of Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The broadcasts contain local news and information as well as light entertainment. |
£3,347 |
