Heritage Charities That specialise in Historical conservation and restoration
Discover 875 Heritage charities that specialise in historical conservation and restoration. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Chilham Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageThe administration, maintenance and upkeep of Chilham village hall for use in accordance with the objects set out in the constitution.
Society For Medieval Archaeology
HeritageEducation, research, publicaton of research
The Maritime Workshop
HeritageRestores maritime relics, arefacts and ship's fittings
The Kent County Association Of Change Ringers' Bell Restoration Fund
HeritageThe object of the Kent County Association Of Change Ringers Bell Restoration Fund is to advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to churches in the county of Kent or that part of London formerly in the county of Kent for the purpose of maintaining and improving their bell installations by the making of grants from the fund.
Friends Of St Michael The Archangel Church, Mere, Wiltshire
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric and furnishing of the church of St Michael the Archangel,Mere, and to promote its use as a place of worship. To promote the appreciation of the Church of St Michael the Archangel as a building of architectural and historical interest.
Parish Estate Charity (all Saints, North Street)
Associations, Heritage, Professions, ReligionOut of the residue of net yearly income to pay in respect of the clergy an amount agreed by the trustees. To pay either to the Parochial Church Council or directly any charges lawfully incurred in the maintenance and repair and insurance of the fabric of the parish church of All Saints, North Street. If in any year the whole of the said residue is not applied it shall be accumulated to form a fund
Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust
HeritageRepair and maintenance of churches in Northamptonshire
The Lutyens Trust
Facilities, HeritageTo promote the preservation for the benefit of the public, buildings, gardens and objects designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens (including gardens designed in partnership with Miss Gertrude Jekyll). To inform and educate the public about Lutyens buildings, gardens and objects. To provide information and support to owners of Lutyens buildings. To undertake and promote any form of research into Lutyens work
Yarmouth (isle Of Wight) Town Trust
Facilities, HeritageThe repair and maintenance of the Town Hall and for any purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of Yarmouth.
Ashford Parochial Charities
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareThe maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Ashford as well as utilising the income to benefit the poor of Ashford
Bedale Scouts
Associations, HeritageThe objective of the charity is to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the Scout and Guide Group Headquarters and assist the Scout and Guide units in the raising of funds for the maintenance of the Group Headquarters and for the running of Scout & Guide activities.
The Huxham Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareTrustees support education costs for hugely disadvantaged children from the 'slums' of Bangalore, India, the costs of University education for a gifted Ghanaian also a UK volunteer working amongst rural Gipsies in Romania who are rejected by many. Trustees also address other needs, both overseas and in the UK, as and when they present themselves.
The Guest House, Lingfield
Arts, HeritageSpecialised care and maintenance of a Grade II* listed building dated 1474. Investment of the funds held in trust for the preservation of The Guest House, to enable the future maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the building. Provision of space within the Guest House to house a public library for Lingfield in accordance with the terms of the bequest.
The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust
Heritage(1) - The restoration, preservation, operation and display of its steam locomotives, which includes LMS Princess Coronation Class Pacific 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland";(2) - The restoration, preservation, display and where appropriate, the operation of its rolling stock;(3) - The operation of the West Shed Museum, which aims to exhibit the full history of the LMS pacific class locomotives.
The Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation
HeritageThe objects of the Organisation are to acquire, restore, repair and house tramcar bodies, tramcar trucks and tramway equipment and to transfer the same to the Tramway Museum Society, Crich for preservation and exhibition. The main function of the Organisation is to build up funds for the restoration etc. of tramcars and enable a continuous sequence of projects in the Workshop at Crich.
Wendover Arm Trust
HeritageTo promote the restoration and use of the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal and to educate the public in its history, use and ecology.
St Andrew's Church Charity
Heritage, ReligionMaintenance of the fabric of a fine late-medieval building and supporting the administrative costs of running the church
Cambrian Archaeological Association
HeritageThe principal object of the charity is to examine, preserve and illustrate the ancient monuments and remains of the history, language, manners, customs, arts and industries of Wales and the Marches and to educate the public in such matters.
Chew's Foundation At Dunstable
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide grants and financial assistance for educational purposes to young people, within the Dunstable area, whose parents are in sympathy with the aims of the Church of England and other Christian churches. It is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Chews House and the Old Library (now The Little Theatre).
National Transport Trust
Beneficiary group, HeritageWE ARE THE HUB OF THE UK TRANSPORT PRESERVATION MOVEMENT, WE MAKE AWARDS AND GRANTS FOR RESTORATION PROJECTS; RECOGNISE INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTION; ENCOURAGE THE INVOLVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESTORATION PROJECTS; ADVISE AND ASSIST NATIONAL BODIES ON HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION; MARK AND EDUCATE ON SITES OF HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SIGNIFICANCE.
Sir Baptist Hicks Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Heritage, HousingMaintenance of historic grade 1 Listed Building to provide suitable accommodation for needy/elderly residents who are capable of living independently.
Romsey Abbey Appeal Fund
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe only activity and aim of the charity is to act as a collector of donations intended for the restoration, repair and preservation of Romsey Abbey and its contents and to make grants to Romsey Parochial Church Council for this purpose.
Old Hastings Preservation Society Limited
HeritageRun Hastings Fishermen's Museum and Hastings History House, both of which offer archive material, organise walks and talks, events in Old Town and Hastings Weeks, follow planning issues and make representations where appropriate, maintain building databases and supply information as and when required.
Anson Museum Trust Limited
HeritageTHE CHARITY'S OBJECT AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS RESCUING, RESTORING & DISPLAYING COMBUSTION ENGINES OF HISTORICAL OR TECHNICAL INTEREST WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON GAS ENGINES MADE IN THE GREATER MANCHESTER AREA. IT ALSO RESCUES, RESTORES & DISPLAYS ITEMS OF HISTORICAL OR TECHNICAL INTEREST RELATING TO POYNTON'S HISTORY WITH EMPHASIS ON THE LOCAL COALMINING INDUSTRY & INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY.
The Speedwell Girl's Club
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe object of the charity is to run and maintain the grade 2 listed property for the benefit of the local community.The management committee receives income from the rental of the hall to local groups and from the rental of the residential properties - a cottage and 3 flats - to individuals.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities are there in the UK?
There are 875 registered historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities?
Historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities?
Across all historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities?
Historical-conservation-and-restoration heritage charities have an average annual income of £758k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.