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Performing art AR300

Performing art is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Arts categoryand the Performing art subcategory.

937 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.46% 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(perform(ing|ance)? arts?|dramatic arts?|musical arts|amateur dramatics)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 233 0.31%
£10k - £100k 358 0.53%
£100k - £250k 108 0.52%
£250k - £500k 65 0.66%
£500k - £1m 27 0.44%
£1m - £10m 48 0.56%
Over £10m 14 0.69%
Total 853 0.45%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 759 0.45%
oscr 158 0.63%
ccni 20 0.28%
Total 937 0.46%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON [Charity number: 212481]
To conserve, advance and disseminate the dramatic heritage of Shakespeare and advance and improve the dramatic art in the UK and throughout the world; producing and presenting dramatic performances of all kinds and teaching, training and other educational activities. These objectives are achieved by the production of plays by Shakespeare, other classic playwrights and commissioning new work.
£68,122,000
SADLER'S WELLS TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 279884]
The object for which the charity is established is to advance education particularly by encouraging the understanding and appreciation of the dramatic arts.
£31,133,687
THE SHAKESPEARE GLOBE TRUST [Charity number: 266916]
The Trust's primary purpose is to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, by encouraging and stimulating public appreciation and understanding of the dramatic art in all its forms, but principally in relation to the works of William Shakespeare. The Trust aims to fulfil this purpose through educational programmes, theatre performances, exhibitiona and guided tours at the Globe Theatre.
£29,923,000
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
STEVENAGE LEISURE [Charity number: 1144638]
The provision of affordable facilities and activities for everyone in the interest of social welfare, provided to the public at large, to preserve good health, well being and stimulation through community participation in sports, recreation, fitness, health, education, performing arts, galleries, museums, theatres, libraries, community halls, parks and leisure centres
£25,101,400
LEEDS GRAND THEATRE AND OPERA HOUSE LIMITED [Charity number: 500408]
Maintain and develop the Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. Offer drama, opera, ballet, musicals, comedy, variety, pantomime and arthouse / mainstream films. Increase engagement with performing arts and with heritage of these listed buildings through innovative learning and interpretation programmes.
£17,228,040
LEICESTER THEATRE TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 230708]
The Charity is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance creativity and learning, especially through the production and presentation of the performing arts. The principal activity of the charitable company is to adopt an integrated approach to Theatre that produces work of the highest quality and professional standards, and is relevant and representative of our communities.
£17,082,834
InspireAll Leisure & Family Support Services [Charity number: 1093653]
To Provide Leisure, Recreation, Family Services And Dramatic Arts Facilities To The Local Community.To promote and preserve good health and well being through community participation in healthy recreation.
£15,790,235
THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART [Charity number: 312819]
To promote and operate an academy of dramatic art. To advance the art of drama by means of giving instruction in and promoting the study, practice and knowledge of dramatic literature. To promote and supervise such instruction most condusive to the cultivation and dissemination of the art of drama in the United Kingdom and English speaking world.
£15,306,000
THE LIVERPOOL INSTITUTE FOR PERFORMING ARTS [Charity number: 1001565]
Education and Training
£13,115,020

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE CAMBRIDGE ARTS THEATRE TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 1069912]
Cambridge Arts Theatre aims to promote and develop a wide range of high quality performing arts, which are enriching, enjoyable and as accessible as possible.
£5,593,623
BREDFIELD AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 276168]
THE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES AND IN PARTICULAR THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DRAMATIC ART BY THE PRESENTATION OF PLAYS AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS IN BREDFIELD AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. ANY SURPLUS INCOME SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS IN BREDFIELD.
COUNCIL FOR DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE [Charity number: 1079153]
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF ALL PERSONS AND PRINCIPALLY CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND STUDENTS IN THE ART, PRACTICE AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE AND TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THOSE PERFORMING ARTS.
£303,563
THEATRE FOR A CHANGE LIMITED [Charity number: 1104458]
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION OF MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES IN THE UK AND ABROAD BY THE USE OF PERFORMING ARTS.
£879,222
GAINSBOROUGH MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY [Charity number: 1178761]
We are a performing arts society, putting on shows in our local community up to three times a year.
£9,508
Beltane Fire Society [Charity number: SC040137]
The purposes for which the Company is established (in this Memorandum referred to as 'the Objects') shall be wholly charitable. The expression 'charitable' with regard to the purposes of the Company shall mean a charitable purpose under section 7(2) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. In particular the Objects shall be: 3.1 to advance the education of the general public in the traditions of the Celtic lunar calendar fire festivals and their relevance to contemporary culture. and 3.2 to further an awareness of and promote participation in the Scottish traditions of street theatre, music and pageantry. and 3.3 to advance the performing arts through the development of skills in professional performance and production within a cooperative and collaborative environment.
£149,600
Florians [Charity number: SC016076]
The purpose of the club shall be the furtherance of Dramatic art by the study of Drama, the presentation of plays and other suitable means.
£30,172
THE ECCLESIASTICAL SHARE OF THE DARTMOUTH TRUST [Charity number: 800242]
Maintains three church buildings for regular use by the general public and various local bodies, eg. music festival, Dartmouth Orchestral Society, Dartmouth Community College Womens Institute. Also maintains a building used by Dartmouth pre-school, Dartmouth Brownies and Dartmouth Players (amateur dramatics).
£239,857
UPPERMILL STAGE SOCIETY [Charity number: 516125]
The charity exists solely for the production of drama and musical productions. The object of the exercise is to provide entertainment for our audiences and for the players, and to educate both in the dramatic arts.
£580
CYMDEITHAS DDRAMA LLANGEFNI [Charity number: 216919]
performing arts ( acting, singing, dancing)
£25,754