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.
4,093 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.01% 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 | 1,108 | 1.56% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,640 | 2.33% |
| £100k - £250k | 459 | 2.03% |
| £250k - £500k | 273 | 2.45% |
| £500k - £1m | 187 | 2.68% |
| £1m - £10m | 210 | 2.29% |
| Over £10m | 43 | 1.90% |
| Total | 3,920 | 2.02% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 3,405 | 1.98% |
| oscr | 485 | 1.94% |
| ccni | 203 | 2.90% |
| Total | 4,093 | 2.01% |
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. |
£128,700,000 |
| 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. |
£82,038,000 |
| 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. |
£50,899,000 |
| 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. |
£43,305,760 |
| BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME THEATRE TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 510842] The Trust was established to present theatrical productions, encourage the arts and promote education. As one of the world's leading presenting theatres it aims to be world-class in every respect: to present a wide-ranging, high quality, developing programme, to ensure access for all, to develop a growing & diverse audience & to complement this with a range of creative education & outreach events. |
£39,111,000 |
| 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. |
£32,273,000 |
| 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. |
£31,485,000 |
| 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. |
£30,542,000 |
| 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. |
£28,804,714 |
| BRADFORD CULTURE COMPANY LIMITED [Charity number: 1194599] To promote the arts and heritage for the benefit of the public within the city of Bradford and to advance the arts, in particular the arts of performance, music, drama, poetry reading, sculpture, painting, handicrafts and all other associated arts, by encouraging public participation by supporting the arts and heritage sector through promotion, representation and development. |
£26,834,031 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Traad, Ballyronan & Ballinderry District Community Development Association [Charity number: NI103724] The organisation maintains a community venue. It also develops a whole variety of community organisations which make use of the venue. It encourages all age groups to become involved in the life of the local community. It supports a local youth club, a local drama group, a women’s group, a music group, a dance group and a pensioners club. It organises workshops and classes, lectures and talks on themes which have been requested by the various groups. It provides a weekly luncheon club for the elderly and hosts a monthly old time dance for enthusiasts. It works closely with the local Council and other community networks to ensure that the community is represented at all levels. It is a thriving vibrant organisation. |
£11,631 |
| THE BANCROFT PLAYERS [Charity number: 283439] The object of the Society shall be to educate the public in the arts, particularly the dramatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts. |
£183,707 |
| Sperrin U3A [Charity number: NI107553] Sperrin U3A’s membership is open to older adults who are retired or semi retired and are interested in getting together for the enjoyment and fun of learning with like minded individuals. No qualifications are sought or offered. The ethos is self help and the U3A approach to learning is that members teach and learn from each other. Members pursue interests which are educational in the widest sense and include social and leisure pursuits. They share knowledge, skills, interests and experience and provide learning, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. Interest groups are formed and led by members. Groups include Conversational Spanish,Genealogy, Book Club, Walking and Bridge. They are reviewed regularly and new ones added as requested by members. Visits to places of interest, theatre, cinema, museums and social events for coffee and lunch are organised and there are monthly meetings with invited guest speakers. The running and organisation of all aspects of Sperrin U3A is carried out by its members on a completely voluntary basis. Information regarding local community events and within U3A (local,regional and national) is emailed to members and highlighted at monthly meetings. |
£4,820 |
| THE VICTORIA PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 511442] The community hall rents the hall to regular and occasional hirers. We have a wide range of activities suitable for all ages.Bingo, Tae Kwondo, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Drama, .WI. Baby Ballet Class, Cadoxton Nursery School, Cadoxton Primary School, Fetes, Parties, and general socialising. |
£13,440 |
| ARTSREACH [Charity number: 1058198] To promote, maintain, improve and advance education within the community at large and particularly in the rural areas of the County of Dorset by the promotion, performance and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, dance, music, singing, literature, sculpture, painting, photography and cinematography. |
£256,218 |
| ACTORS WORKSHOP YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY [Charity number: 519685] The Charity uses Arts as a means to build self-confidence in its teenage members and does this through various Arts-based projects including Theatre, Dance, Technical Skills, Make-up, etc. |
£48,752 |
| Ice and Fire Theatre Company Limited [Charity number: SC048141] The Charity's objects (the Objects) are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education for the public benefit by the encouragement of the arts in particular the art of theatre, but not excluding the arts of mime, dance, singing and music, and to formulate, prepare and establish schemes therefore provided that all objects of the Charity shall be of a charitable nature. |
£92,942 |
| MAS PTA [Charity number: 281116] The Matthew Arnold School Parent Teacher Association (MAS PTA) raises funds to advance the educationof pupils in the Matthew Arnold School, Oxford. The PTA raises funds at school events such as quiz nights, concerts and school drama productions. Funds raised go back to the school to benefit the children and support the school community. |
£5,276 |
| EVESHAM GATEWAY CLUB [Charity number: 1103554] Art & craft, cooking, xmas dinner & disco, bingo, talent, darts, , pool, boccia, pantomime, pub evening, dominoes, skittles, summer outing.Dance ,football.beetle drive |
£7,469 |
| Kids in Control [Charity number: NI100337] To meet our purpose KIC designs all programs with the following core values: • Respect for all people. • Integration at the core. • Committed to learner led flexible programming. • Focused on long-term benefits and impact for individuals. KIC is available to people who want to use creative learning drama projects to change the community for the better. We provide in some of Northern Ireland's most isolated and marginalised communities that fall under NI's policy for TSN and people classified under Section 75. To access our work to our target beneficiaries KIC implements programs in a variety of settings including community and voluntary groups, youth groups and schools. Our participants have very diverse needs and require sensitive and high levels of support, therefore, we work closely with their guardians; carers, social workers, parents, foster parents, youth leaders, support workers and community police. Programmes include: COMMUNITY OUTREACH: targeting TSN areas and Section 75 youth. KIC outreach work delivers programming at the heart of communities. SCHOOLS INCLUSION PROGRAMME: linking mainstream and special schools, developing volunteers and peer leaders, empathy and understanding. IN-HOUSE CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMMES: participation comes from our community outreach programmes in special and mainstream schools as well as TSN community projects and open recruitment. SPECIAL PROGRAMMES: KIC delivers the all ability creative learning programme for the Lyric Theatre, Belfast. KIC takes part in the Arts and Disability Forum’s Bounce Festival, NI’s first disability and deaf arts international festival. KIC provides training modules for the University of Ulsters’Youth Work Course - personal development creative learning programmes directed at building capacity of youth workers in marginalized communities. |
£144,562 |
