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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Farnham Castle
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageFarnham Castle's primary activity is the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by the maintenance, repair or restoration of 12th century Farnham Castle, a nationally important historic site.
West Wales Maritime Heritage Society
Arts, HeritageAcquire, restore, maintain and use marine craft of historical interest.Sail and or display craft at maritime festivals and other events.Research maritime and linked history related to West Wales.Disseminate this information through displays, publications and other means.
The Strange And Amory Almshouse Charity
Heritage, HousingProvision of accommodation to persons of pensionable age. Maintenance and repair of said accommodation at Haycroft House, Meddon Street, Bideford - a block of six one bedroom flats
Willesborough Windmill Trust Limited
HeritageMaintenance and restoration of windmill, keeping it open to the public.
The Gloucester And Bristol Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionSupport and encourage full-circle church bell ringing. Provide financial support to appropriate belfry restoration projects in affiliated churches.
The Narrow Boat Trust Limited
HeritageTo preserve and restore narrowboats and canal craft of all descriptions for the benefit of the public, and where possible promote the use of such boats in commercial canal carrying.
Friends Of Cirencester Parish Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe Charity assists in the care, preservation and adornment of the Parish Church or any other ancient and historic buildings vested in the Cirencester Parochial Church Council, together with their goods and ornaments, and also assists the PCC with the execution of their religious purposes.
Lauderdale House Trust
Heritage, HousingLeaseholder and landlord of Lauderdale House, a Grade II listed building
The Farnham (building Preservation) Trust Limited
HeritageThe principal object of the charity is the preservation of historical, architectural and constructional heritage in Farnham and its environs.
Theydon Garnon Church Fabric Fund
Heritage, ReligionThe sole purpose of this fund is to finance the ongoing building maintenance and upkeep of All Saints Church, at Theydon Garnon in Essex.
The Church Houses
Heritage, Housing, ReligionMaintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Watlington
The Tools And Trades History Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritagePublic displays, demonstrations and talks, Public access to a TATHS Hall of Tools in Amberley Museum, Public access to a TATHS Library in the Museum of English Rural Life,Interchange of information with individuals and organisations worldwideResearch and funding researchPublication of journals, technical notes, research works and out of print material e.g. Victorian trade catalogues
Wiltshire Buildings Record
Arts, HeritageHolds regular meetings where members can learn to record buildings or practise their skills.Holds an annual day course on a theme of interest to members.Issues a regular newsletter.Publishes books and articles.Offers advice and information on Wiltshire historic buildings.
Romsey And District Buildings Preservation Trust Limited
HeritageRestoration and Preservation of historic buildings in the southern area of the Test Valley.
Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust
Heritage, ReligionRaising and administering funds for the preservation of St Mary's Parish Church, Nantwich, Cheshire.
The Growler Group
HeritageThe object of the group shall be to preserve, restore, exhibit and operate for the benefit of the public ex British Rail Class 37 (English Electric) diesel locomotives (s) of historical interest.
Middlesex County Association Of Church Bell Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionThe Bell Restoration Fund provides financial assistance to churches in and around the county of Middlesex and the Diocese of London for the purpose of restoring and improving their bell installations. This includes the repair, replacement re-tuning and re-hanging of bells; the provision of additional bells, frames and fittings and the erection of the same in churches; and installing sound control.
Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo support and encourage the Dean and Chapter in their work and to add to the fabric and beauty of the Cathedral by contributing towards to its restoration, maintenance and improvements as a token of the gratitude which the people of Suffolk, and others, owe to Almighty God.
Restore - Burn And Wound Research
Education, Health, HeritageRestore is dedicated to working towards a future free from the physical and psychological damage of scarring, supporting outstanding doctors as Research Fellows, supervised from Oxford and London Universities. This vital work can benefit anyone suffering from scarring, whether sustained through burning, trauma, essential surgery, birth defects or cancer, regardless of age, race or gender.
Hallaton Church Restoration Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe restoration and maintenance of the Parish Church building known as St Michael and All Angels, together with its churchyard and churchyard wall, situated in Hallaton, Leicestershire. The Trustees work closely with the PCC and appropriate professional advisers to identify such restoration and maintenance projects and they will commission the work or make grants to finance some/all of the costs.
Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Trust owns and maintains Octavia Hill's Birthplace House in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, a Grade II* Listed Georgian Building which contains exhibits, displays and archives of the life and work of Octavia Hill (1838 - 1912).Within the Birthplace House there are two cottages containing three Incubator Office Units, a Tearoom, and Shop which are leased to and operated by Octavia Hill Trading Ltd.
The D W Mitchell Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, HousingThe Trust owns and manages Bogan House, an important grade 1 listed building located in the centre of Totnes, which houses the Devonshire collection of period costume and provides rooms for meetings, classes etc. The trust also makes grants towards the costs of local community organisations and events.
Totnes Trust
Facilities, HeritageConserving and improving the town's unique historic buildings' heritage.Conserving, improving and creating useful and beautiful public spaces within the town.Acting on any other public realm matters which complement and enhance the town?s buildings and spaces, and the enjoyment of them by local people and visitors.
Moulton Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageMaintenance and repair of Village Hall for Parish Meetings and lettings
Lapal Canal Trust
HeritageThe promotion of the restoration of the Dudley No. 2 Canal from Hawne Basin in Halesowen to Selly Oak in Birmingfham.
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.