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.

1,012 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.50% 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	234	0.33%
£10k - £100k	384	0.55%
£100k - £250k	136	0.62%
£250k - £500k	72	0.67%
£500k - £1m	33	0.49%
£1m - £10m	54	0.60%
Over £10m	17	0.78%
Total	930	0.48%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	818	0.48%
oscr	170	0.69%
ccni	24	0.33%
Total	1,012	0.50%

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.	£82,038,000
THE CORPORATION OF THE HALL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES [Charity number: 254543] To maintain the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade I listed building of historical and cultural significance and, through its use, to promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Arts and Sciences.	£60,524,982
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.	£41,757,221
JERWOOD FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1197386] The Foundation owns the Jerwood Collection of 20th & 21st century British art, which is available for display in the public domain. We are part of a family of philanthropic organisations and welcome applications for funding for capital and revenue support for visual and performing arts in the UK, particularly with a focus on working with our Collection and making art available for public benefit.	£31,613,729
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.	£30,684,000
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.	£28,846,000
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
BACKSTAGE TRUST [Charity number: 1145887] Primary focus are projects in live performing arts, mainly theatre. Main areas of support are: consultant advice to help with the professional development of small scale arts organisations, assisting live arts projects involving disadvantaged children and young people, feasibility studies for capital projects and consultant advice on fundraising/case for support/recruiting development staff.	£22,515,761
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.	£18,553,508
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.	£15,763,000

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
PURSUING INDEPENDENT PATHS [Charity number: 1088592] Pursuing Independent Paths works together with adults with a learning disability and autism to develop people's vocational and life skills and achieve their ambitions. Our learners design their own self-directed learning programme, consisting of four pathways: Creative and Performing Arts, Employment and Training, Health and Wellbeing and Independent Living Skills.	£1,486,081
WOS PRODUCTIONS [Charity number: 1204190] An amateur dramatics society, rehearsing and performing shows in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
THE PURE LAND FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1165112] The Pure Land Foundation supports charitable endeavours to promote social inclusion, spiritual and emotional well being. It also aims to enrich lives and build communities through culture, particularly the creative arts and music.	£3,624
SIDMOUTH CONCERT SOCIETY [Charity number: 265390] The education and information of the public in the musical arts through the presentation of concerts and other activities.	£10,769
Theatre and Dance N I [Charity number: NI105810] TheatreNI is the representative body to support and develop theatre and the performing arts for all in Northern Ireland including in its widest terms the areas of drama, physical theatre, dance, circus, street theatre, musical theatre and opera. TheatreNI ensures the benefits of theatre and performing arts are offered to the public across Northern Ireland. In order to achieve this, we deliver and develop a programme of activity that includes: 1. Identifying and addressing the needs of the theatre and performing arts sector, including young people and professionals. 2. Providing training, skills development and creative pathways for professional and other practitioners and organisations in the arts voluntary community sector. 3. Providing mentoring, advice and development and networking opportunities for practitioners working in the theatre and performing arts sector, as well as for members of the public who are interested in becoming involved in the performing arts. 4. Connecting the theatre and performing arts sector in Northern Ireland through collaboration and partnerships with agencies across the government, community, education and broader cultural and arts sectors. 5. Advocating and raising awareness of the benefits of theatre and performing arts, on behalf of practitioners and organisations, with policymakers and funders. 6. Providing information through: conferences, lobbying, seminars, networking, research and dissemination, one-to-one advice, monthly e-bulletins, regular social media and web updates.	£250,365
NEWPORT LIVE [Charity number: 1162220] Provision of both indoor and outdoor facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation To promote community participation in healthy recreational activitiesProvision of community facilities to be available to all sections of the communityTo promote the education of the public through the provision of facilities for performing arts	£11,098,614
Beeches Performing Arts [Charity number: 1126465] The Beeches Performance Ensemble is a volutary run organisation that teaches children from all ages the skill of learning an instrument and competing in the British Youth Band Association and DCUK accross the UK throughout the year.	£45,274
CREU CYMRU [Charity number: 1135304] Creu Cymru is the development agency for theatres and arts centres in Wales. Our mission is to develop a vibrant and progressive sector of theatres and arts centres and to increase access to high quality performing arts presentations for the people of Wales We deliver a programme of performances through a network of creative collaborations, and promote best practice through action-based research.	£197,699
Dreams 'n' Wishes Productions [Charity number: 277689] To Provide an outlet for members and children of the local community in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas to practise and learn the activities of the performing arts and to provide an opportunity for members of the public to access and experience the performing arts within their own community.	£131,618
ST GEORGE'S THEATRE TRUST [Charity number: 1081752] The charity manages and operates St George's Theatre, housed in a Grade I listed former chapel, together with the neighbouring Pavilion cafe bar and outside performance area, to provide a balanced and broad range of cultural activities including theatre, cinema, performing arts, comedy, and music for the whole community.	£274,242