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Theatre AR307

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

4,105 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.04% 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(theatr(e|ical)|pantomime|drama(tic)?|shakespeare?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 1,652 1.99%
£10k - £100k 1,339 2.06%
£100k - £250k 374 1.93%
£250k - £500k 237 2.61%
£1m - £10m 204 2.57%
£500k - £1m 128 2.22%
Over £10m 25 1.35%
Total 3,959 2.06%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 3,397 2.01%
oscr 492 1.94%
ccni 216 3.04%
Total 4,105 2.04%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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.
£80,800,000
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music [Charity number: SC043343]
The objects of the Board are:- (a) the advancement of the arts sciences and skills of music, speech and drama throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. (b) the promotion of education and instruction III and the study and appreciation of music, speech and drama and the dissemination of knowledge concerning the same.
£42,498,000
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.
£39,698,000
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.
£26,248,000
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.
£22,696,000
TAUNTON SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL CHARITY [Charity number: 1081420]
Advancing education for girls and boys age 2 to 18 both day and boarding. Adding the maximum value to help most pupils achieve excellent exam results and enabling all to maximise their potential. Helping pupils to be 'Ready for Life' through many co-curricular activities including; debating, music, drama and sport.
£21,180,200
THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST [Charity number: 294745]
The primary objectives of the trust as defined by the memorandum and articles of association are the encouragement of the arts, the promotion and advancement of education, and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting, and sculpture, cinema, literature and other arts.
£16,736,868
THE CONSERVATOIRE FOR DANCE AND DRAMA [Charity number: 1095623]
A higher education provider of 6 Member Schools delivering vocational education and training in dance, drama and circus arts ; supporting schools, preparing policies and strategies to deliver the training; establishing a quality assurance framework; monitoring of public funding; initiating and supporting collaborative artistic projects and shared services.
£15,802,000
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
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA [Charity number: 1139282]
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is the National Conservatoire of Wales and a leading UK provider of specialist practical and performance-based training in music and drama.
£15,248,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
Wildcard Theatre Company Ltd [Charity number: 1170677]
Theatre Production and Arts Education
£205,220
Scottish Community Drama Association Argyll & Kintyre District [Charity number: SC021374]
The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science.
DREAMTHINKSPEAK [Charity number: 1149372]
theatre company
£307,150
Conflux Scotland Ltd [Charity number: SC042613]
(a) the advancement of the multi-arts and cultural events by their creation, promotion, improvement and encouragement with a specific focus on Physical Performance (incorporating. street theatre, physical theatre and circus). Other arts forms to be supported include drama, dance, music, literature, film, animation, digital art installation art and visual art. (b) the advancement of educational and developmental multi-arts opportunities.
£203,412
CHORLEYWOOD WAR MEMORIAL HALL [Charity number: 302354]
Village Halls status, for local use by local organisations. Dance Classes, drama groups, U3A, Bowls groups, Art Classes, toddler groups also used by the RVS for Luncheon Club. Hire for book club and Educational talks and lectures, H&S courses. Also available for letting for family parities, dances and fund raising activities.
£86,289
THE LOVE COMMUNITY CHURCH [Charity number: 1199079]
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN GREENWICH, LONDON, BY: A. PREACHING AND TEACHING GOD’S WORD TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE COMMUNITY;B. THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO PEOPLE OF ANY FAITH OR NONE;C. TRAINING AND ENGAGING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION TRAININGS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MUSIC, LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND ARTWORK;D. PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE PEOPLE IN NEED SUCH AS PEOPLE WHO ARE SICK OR HOMELESS;E. PARTNERING WITH OTHER CHURCHES AND ORGANISATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY;F. AND BY ANY OTHER MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR DISCRETION SHALL DETERMINE.
THE CONWY ARTS TRUST [Charity number: 1161120]
Conwy Arts Trust aims to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education and appreciation of the public in the art of drama and the other arts within the county borough of Conwy by encouraging and fostering cultural activities such as the study, performance, understanding and appreciation of drama productions, music, literature, the visual arts and educational workshops.
£69,330
FRINTON GOSPEL CHAPEL TRUST [Charity number: 1150680]
Funds have been collected and given out throughout the year to support Christian Organisations, Missionary Societies, and individuals engaged in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Outreach into Schools.Clubs run for children.Public Services have been held each Sunday. Holding Services in Residential Homes.Running a preschool.Running Drama Classes.
£161,801
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1076646]
Fund raising events e.g. Christmas and Summer Fairs, coffee mornings to raise money to benefit the children in school. All money raised is used to purchase additional equipment for the children in school. It also funds workshop activities such as dance, drama, working with artists, etc.
£23,414
The Birchvale Players [Charity number: SC048107]
4.1 To advance the arts, heritage & culture by promoting interest in all theatrical activities. encouraging participation in theatrical activities, organising a regular programme of films, creating partnerships with other amateur and professional companies to bring a range of performances, and provision of a youth group, all within the community of Dalbeattie and its environs.
£138,291

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024