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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.

1,031 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.51% 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 247 0.35%
£10k - £100k 391 0.56%
£100k - £250k 138 0.62%
£250k - £500k 73 0.66%
£500k - £1m 42 0.60%
£1m - £10m 54 0.59%
Over £10m 17 0.76%
Total 962 0.50%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 831 0.48%
oscr 176 0.71%
ccni 24 0.34%
Total 1,031 0.51%

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.
£43,305,760
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.
£32,273,000
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 visual and performing arts projects in the UK, particularly with a focus on working with our Collection and making art available for public benefit.
£31,613,729
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.
£31,485,000
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
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.
£19,344,064
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.
£18,944,747
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.
£18,501,400

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company Limited [Charity number: SC010509]
The Company is established for Charitable Purposes only. In particular, the Company is established to provide public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere and to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, appreciation and understanding of the performing arts, and in particular the art of drama in all its aspects, by the production and presentation of plays, educational, theatrical and musical performances, with particular emphasis on works produced by the Company or commissioned by third parties.
£7,726,771
PHOENIX THEATRE GROUP [Charity number: 1052276]
amateur dramatics
£164
THE HARROGATE PHOENIX PLAYERS [Charity number: 1200385]
Harrogate Phoenix Players promotes, maintains, improves and advances knowledge and understanding of The Performing Arts and in particular the arts of Drama, Mime, Dance, Song and Music.
£63,191
ARTS ACTIVE TRUST [Charity number: 702973]
Through outreach programmes devised, facilitated and implemented by Arts Active to promote the arts. The charity works with Cardiff Council and other partners in Wales, to engage with communities in Cardiff and beyond; to encourage interest in and appreciation of music, performing arts and multidisciplinary arts projects through participation, education and audience development.
£177,389
MARCHING & PERFORMING ARTS UNITED KINGDOM [Charity number: 328541]
Marching & Performing Arts United Kingdom is a charitable organisation set up to advance the musical & performing arts education of young people throughout the United Kingdom in all aspects of performing arts, primarily but not exclusively in playing musical instruments, colour guard and dance.
£40,069
RICHMOND UPON THAMES PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL [Charity number: 1012682]
Educational - Provision of performance opportunities for amateurs of all ages in the arts of music, dance and speech
£27,015
Fablevision [Charity number: SC015348]
to promote education and alleviate poverty by aidint the economic social and environmental regeneration of communities through the arts. In furtherance of these aims, the compnay will:- Implement theatre, theatre arts, and cultural projects throughout Scotland. Tour Theatre and Theatre in Education Programmes to reach out to those people in Scotland who do not generally have access to Threatre. Act as a catalyst for the 'development of new projects and compnaies, who thereafter progress to operate independently.
£32,617
THE DAME GILLIAN LYNNE AND PETER LAND FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1183130]
Provide scholarships and grants for talented young students of the choreographic arts, drama and musical theatre to selected schools and organisations for the performing arts
£76,913
Carnoustie Choir [Charity number: SC036127]
To advance public education in the musical arts by providing facilities to all resident in Carnoustie and the surrounding area who have an interest in the furtherance of music, to sing and perform
£6,700
The Buccleuch Centre [Charity number: SC036484]
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Langholm and its environs without distinction whether on the grounds of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the terms of social welfare for recreation. To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the Arts, particularly by the practice, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Fine Arts, Music, Opera, Dramatic Art, Dance, Film and Crafts by the provision of appropriate facilities for their presentation and practice within The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm.
£249,318