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Television 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.

378 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.19% 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(television|video|TV)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 120 0.16%
£10k - £100k 95 0.14%
£100k - £250k 41 0.20%
£250k - £500k 27 0.27%
£500k - £1m 25 0.41%
£1m - £10m 37 0.43%
Over £10m 8 0.39%
Total 353 0.18%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 275 0.16%
oscr 66 0.26%
ccni 37 0.51%
Total 378 0.19%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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.
£100,899,361
THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC [Charity number: 292182]
ABRSM motivates musical achievement through internationally recognised examination and assessment of students, professional development of teachers and provision of published resources and online learning via its websites, apps and audio and video resources. ABRSM makes significant donations towards music education each year including scholarships to the four Royal Schools of Music.
£45,529,000
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland [Charity number: SC015855]
The objects for which the Company (also hereinafter called 'the Institution') is established are to conduct the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, whether in Glasgow or elsewhere, as a national and international academy and conservatoire for, inter alia, music, dance, film, television and the dramatic arts, to advance learning, knowledge and excellence, by teaching, research, performance and study, in particular, but without limitation, in the fields of music, dance, film, television and the dramatic arts and related fields, to provide instruction in such branches of learning as the Company may think fit and to make provision for research and performance and for the dissemination of knowledge in such manner as the Company may determine, and to act as a cultural centre and artistic stimulus for the community at large and in furtherance thereof.
£27,650,000
THE BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS [Charity number: 216726]
To support, develop and promote the art forms of the moving image, by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring pracitioners and benefitting the public.
£24,982,000
THE NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL [Charity number: 313429]
Training and education for film, television, games and the creative industries
£22,246,494
The National Film and Television School [Charity number: SC048472]
4.1 The objects for which the School is established are: 4.1.1 To promote and provide for the advancement of education of the public and in this connection to carry on a School in Great Britain for the education and training of persons concerned in the making of films, television and new media. 4.1.2 To provide instruction in the art and science of making cinematograph and other films. 4.1.3 To provide instruction in the art and science of making programmes for television. 4.1.4 To provide instruction in the art and science of new media.
£22,246,494
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.
£18,387,924
SCREENSKILLS LIMITED [Charity number: 1015324]
We are the industry-led skills body for the UK?s screen-based creative industries, including film, high end and other television, VFX, animation and games.We work across the UK with employers, individuals, learning/training providers, trade associations, unions and government to ensure the screen industries have the skilled workforce they need. We identify training needs and help tackle them.
£18,387,924
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.
£9,676,000
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Society Ltd [Charity number: SC010702]
The objects for which the Society is established are:- (1) To promote the study, practice and knowledge of music in Scotland and other musical, literary, artistic, cultural and educational purposes connected therewith, and for these purposes to establish, maintain and manage an orchestra or orchestras which shall be a national orchestra or orchestras for the whole of Scotland and may represent Scotland in other countries. (2) To organise, manage and provide or assist in organising, managing and providing orchestral, instrumental, vocal and choral concerts and performances, meetings, lectures, study circles and similar activities connected with music in any part of the world, in furtherance of the object declared in Clause III (1) hereof. (3) To establish and provide for the convenience of audiences and persons attending concerts, performances, meetings, lectures and other activities of the Society, restaurants, refreshment rooms, lounges and other similar facilities, in furtherance of the object declared in Clause III (1) hereof. (4) To make use of cinema, radio, television, gramophone and any other device or invention relating to production or reproduction of music in furtherance of the object declared in Clause III (1) hereof.
£9,533,101

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE BOVEY TRACEY TOWN TRUST [Charity number: 235392]
Primarily: We fund the upkeep of three almshouses in Bovey Tracey. We have limited income from rental of a TV mast situated in a small field the Trust owns. The trust also distributes approx 20% of this income to local charitable organisations.
£18,312
Cairde Bhunscoil Bheanna Boirche [Charity number: NI104818]
Cairde Bhunscoil Bheanna Boirche provides educational resources for the Bunscoil and organises family events to generate funds. Regular fundraising events include a Christmas raffle, Spring/Winter clothing collections, a Bunscoil fundraising tea towel, Easter car boot sale and Summer family picnic with a duck race. One of the main events on the fundraising calendar is to provide financial assistance to the Rang 6/7 trip to the Donegal Gaeltacht. This trip takes place in June every two years, and provides the children with an opportunity to speak the Irish language in its natural environment. Cairde Bunscoil Bheanna Boirche also assists with the cost of transport for the end of year school trip. This reduces the cost to children and enables the Bunscoil a wider choice of venue or activity when choosing where will best enhance the children’s learning. Recent purchases have included an Apple TV for use with the Bunscoil iPads, digital cameras, outdoor storage facility, hurley/camogie equipment and the purchase of the Bunscoil Gaelic football teams’ kit. Cairde Bhunscoil Bheanna Boirche also assisted with the “Book Buddies” reading scheme where parents were trained to help and encourage children with reading.
£4,582
THE MEDIAE TRUST [Charity number: 1058701]
In 2012-13 the Trust donated English text and reference books to 2 schools in Tanzania, and donated a digital camera to a secondary school in Kenya for a video/photography project. The Trust has also supported the Mediae Company's successful application to the EU to fund putting Makutano Junction into primary schools in the UK, as well as secondary schools in Poland, Bulgaria & Estonia.
Omagh Community Youth Choir [Charity number: NI101955]
Omagh Community Youth choir comprises male and female members who are 16-21 years and are are from all sections of the local community, and are representative of all the local post primary schools. The choir uses choral music to promote peace and reconciliation through music. The choir performs at local, national and international events, spreading this message of peace and reconciliation.They are also available to aid and support through their performances, fundraising events for other community groups and individuals with likeminded values. The choir performs at approximately 15-20 events per calendar year and also under take tours on an international level. Trips to date have included England, Switzerland, and the USA on several occasions. Choir members are auditioned each year on a basis of singing ability and must have interests in community development. Choir members are limited to numbers under 40 due to best practice and safety concerns. Rehearsals are held on a regular fortnightly basis which last for 2 1/2 hr sessions. They are conducted by adults whom have Masters level music qualifications and vast performance and teaching experience. The rehearsals are geared to learning repertoire for public performances, and are interspersed with seminars and talks about community development and leadership. The choir also makes recordings, radio and television appearances along with their live concert performances. All leadership in the choir works on a voluntary level, donating their time and skills for free. The choir does not perform on a fee basis, but instead relies on donations to cover transport, food, and running costs. A parents committee is installed to help aid this and meets monthly to discuss and plan events such as table quiz's etc. All fundraising is aimed at providing a benefit in return to the contributor, and also results in a platform for the parents working together in the community for the benefit of their young people.
£9,616
Scottish Youth Theatre Trust [Charity number: SC031473]
(1) the promotion, maintenance, improvement and advancement of public education and the stimulation and education of the public in high standards of theatrical education and drama activities for young people in Scotland under the age of twenty six. (2) the pursuit of theatrical excellence and development of the creative skills of young people through the theatrical crafts. (3) the guidance, teaching, tutoring and training of young people in any of music, opera, ballet, drama, visual arts, film, sound, video, exhibitions, performance and matters of all kinds which are conducive to the promotion, maintenance, improvement, advancement and encouragement of the arts in Scotland. (4) in particular but without prejudice to the generality the provision of support and encouragement to the Scottish Youth Theatre and to participants in its programmes and activities so long as such shall be exclusively charitable, and the provision of similar support and encouragement to any similar or successor body or group as the Trustees shall deem fit from time to time.
£1,979
DAVID PAWSON MINISTRY CIO [Charity number: 1189318]
The charity sponsors Bible teaching by means of literature, audio and video tapes, digital and other recordings, films, radio, television and the internet. In particular it supports the written and spoken works of the Rev J David Pawson for Christian teaching, training and instruction by authorising and licensing the translation, publication and dissemination of his works worldwide.
£435,581
Edinburgh Cine & Video Society [Charity number: SC009670]
The objects of the Charity are to provide for amateur moviemakers the facilities to study, promote and encourage interest in all aspects of the visual arts concerned with and expressed through the medium of moviemaking.
£2,678
VIDEO BIBLE TALKS [Charity number: 1181337]
To advance the Christian faith by providing Bible-centred teaching videos and other digital content or resources for use by individuals, church groups, church ministries and other organisations.
£21,806
GAMES AID [Charity number: 1081706]
GamesAid is a UK video games industry based charity which distributes funds to a range of charities which benefit children and young people.
£210,150
Belmont Filmhouse Limited (subject to insolvency proceedings) [Charity number: SC044786]
The objects of the Company are:- (a) To promote and advance for the public benefit the arts, culture and education by the promotion and encouragement of the art of the moving image (including film, television and related media) and by promoting knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the art of the moving image in its artistic and cultural aspects (b) to promote such similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions and in such proportions and manner as the Directors shall think fit.
£620,692