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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The St Bartholomew The Great Heritage Trust
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe objectives of the Trust are the preservation and improvement of the fabric of the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great and the maintenance of the church, the buildings used in connection therewith, the ornaments and furnishings thereof and the services held therein.
The Ashton Almshouse Charity
Heritage, HousingUpkeep and maintenance of Ashton Almshouses in Dunstable.
The Turks Head Company
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageThe historic Turk's Head is fully restored and kept in good condition. A cafe is open 7 days a week and upstairs is workspace. The charity uses the rental income to support community activities in the area.We organise an annual event for the whole community in mid summer and work on the creation of community assets. We plan to restore Wapping's river stairs and build a lido in Shadwell Basin
The Foxton Inclined Plane Trust
Heritage, LeisureThe Foxton inclined plane trust is the voluntary organisation dedicated to the restoration of the foxton inclined plane boat lift and the preservation of its history.
The Shia Islamic Education Society
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareThe Shia Islamic Education Society has been set up to promote and advance the islamic religion in accordance with the principles of the Shia Ithna-Asheri faith and for the relief of the poor belonging to the Shia sect. The managing trustee can raise funds for the upkeep, restoration and repair of the buildings used for this purpose and to provide other services to meet these objectives.
Friends Of St Mary's Mapledurwell
Associations, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe Charity makes contributions for the maintenance, restoration and improvement of the Church of Mary's Mapledurwell in the County of Hampshire. Also the Charity supports local students with a contributions towards Tertiary education fees, makes grants to support local , village activities and schools and makes donations to local , national and international Charities.
Ribchester Museum Of Roman Antiquities
HeritageRibchester Roman museum is in demand as an educational resource. It has one of the most educational and informative Roman displays in the northwest and a collection of Roman artefacts unrivalled in Lancashire, many of these artefacts have been recovered from archaeological excavations in Ribchester. It has educational, research and storage facilities. The museum is administered by a governing char
North Devon Museum Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareMuseum mainly of local maritime matters but also agricultural and social activities as well. A Victorian school is run for local schools to use to give them an idea of educational ways in Victorian times. The catchment area is North Devon.
Painter Stainers Fine Art Trust Fund
HeritageProtecting, repairing, restoring pictures, silverware and other treasures
The Crabble Corn Mill Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTo promote education of the public through the restoration and preservation of Crabble Corn Mill.
The Rotherham Minster Development Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionSupporting fundraising for the restoration and repair of Rotherham Minster building internally and externally.
Buckingham Old Gaol Trust
HeritageRestoration and maintenance of 'The Old Gaol' Buckingham and its development as a heritage centre museum and source of education for the benefit of the people of Buckingham and Bucks.
Hambleden Village Hall
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe upkeep and maintenance of the Hambleden Village Hall for the benefit of local residentsFor use by the Church when requiredFor any other purpose the trustee's may allow as long as it does not interfere with the above
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Association Of Change Ringers Bell Fund
Heritage, Religion1. Recognition of the true position of ringers as church workers & the encouragement of ringing for Divine Service.2. Promotion of the Art of Change Ringing - giving instruction to bands of ringers desiring it.3. Provision of an Advisory Service on the maintenance and restoration of church bells & fittings.4. Promotion of order & fellowship between ringers.
Lydia Eva And Mincarlo Charitable Trust Limited
HeritageThe trust aims to restore, preserve and maintain its two historic fishing vessels, the 'Lydia Eva' YH89 and the 'Mincarlo' LT412 as floating museums, open to the public to interpret the social history of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, together with the story of the vessels themselves.
Restoration Revival Fellowship (luton)
HeritageWorking to promote and preach the Word Of God to all members of the community. Providing support spiritually, socially and finacially to those members of the community in need. Supporting other churches and charitable organisations both locally and overseas in spreading the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and charitable endeavours.
United Charities And Others
Beneficiary group, HeritageSupport to needy elderly and young families by issuing vouchers in Summer and Christmas time, that can be exchanged for goods in a supermarket in the Marlow. A Victorian charity, but now trading as Marlow United Charities, was 9 smaller charities but merged in 1898. Its main charitable service is the distribution of food vouchers in summer and Christmas time to needy families in the town.
Datchet Recreation Centre Charitable Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe upkeep and maintenance of a village hall which, for the public benefit, is available for hire within the local area for business, social and recreational purposes.
Wilton Community Centre
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe trustees administer and maintain a building for the use of by local charities, organisations and inhabitants of Wilton and the surrounding areas for such activities as fund raising, meeting facilities and recreational purposes.The work of maintaining a booking diary, keeping accounts and daily maintenance and upkeep of the facility is undertaken by the trustees with the help of a caretaker.
The Westbury Wild Life Park Foundation
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProviding a sanctuary for the maintenance, preservation and breeding of wild birds, animals, plants, insects or other wild life. Managing and restoring the parks natural and architectural features to facilitate conservation projects, educational activities and recreation.
John Burrill Almshouses
Facilities, Heritage, HousingThe Charity provides 7 homes for residents in peaceful, maintained gardens.Residents live rent free and make a modest contribution towards heating bills and the fabric. Each unit has an allotment if required. The Charity is independent and receives no regular financial help.Local organizations have helped with renovation and restoration programs.
Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Associations, HeritageThe objects of the charity are to provide financial assistance to the charity registered as the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Limited to secure the preservation, restoration, improvement, enhancement and maintenance of features of historic and industrial importance.
Society Of St Augustine Of Canterbury
Heritage, ReligionPromotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in England & Wales including aid of the upkeep and maintenance of the official residence of the Archbishop of Westminster and the place of meeting of the Catholic Ecclesiastical Authorities in England & Wales
Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionWe bring ringers together, and represent them nationally and internationally, to promote public awareness of church bells and change ringing. We provide advice and assistance and information to church authorities and ringing societies. We assist in the provision, restoration and maintenance of church bells.
The St James Clerkenwell Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe objects are the repair and maintenance of the Church of St James, Clerkenwell and the furtherance of the charitable work of that church.
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.