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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.

875
Charities
£2,748,266,778
Total Income
£758,352
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Parish Estates Charity

Heritage, Religion

To defraying the cost of upkeep and repair of the Guild Church of St Andrew Holborn and the maintenance of services therein subject to furthering the religious and charitable work of the Church of England in the former Parish of St Andrew Holborn.

Latest Income: £26,845
Areas of Operation: City Of London
Status: Registered
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Lawrence House Museum

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Lawrence House is a grade II listed building, owned by the National Trust and leased to Launceston Town Council for the provision of a museum of local history. The museum is run by volunteers and there is no charge for admission.

Latest Income: £26,696
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Chingford Historical Society

Arts, Heritage

Lectures are held on historical subjects. Coach tours are organised to places of historical interest. Publications on the history of Chingford are issued. Representations are made to local authorities on historic buildings and conservation areas.

Latest Income: £26,668
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Restore Collective Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion, Social welfare

INDIVIDUAL WORK IN ATHERSTONE / MANCETTERCHURCH WORK / CHAPLAINCY / PASTORAL SUPPORTRELIEF OF POVERTY

Latest Income: £26,547
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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The Joanna Collett Charity

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, Religion

To provide funds firstly for the repair and maintenance of the Collett family tomb, the St. John's chapel and the bells and ropes at the church of St. Martin of Tours, Chelsfield, and secondly for the repair and maintenance of the said church, chancel and churchyard.

Latest Income: £26,336
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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The Fennell Memorial Homes

Heritage, Housing

Administers 4 flats in a listed victorian building in Bury St Edmunds.

Latest Income: £26,285
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Selby Abbey Trust

Heritage

To apply income received to the restoration, repair and upkeep of the fabric of Selby Abbey or to the restoration, modification and maintenance of the organ of Selby Abbey.

Latest Income: £26,011
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Society For Post-Medieval Archaeology (the)

Arts, Heritage

Promote awareness of post-medieval archaeology through sponsoring conferences and research, by publishing a journal and newsletter, and by encouraging student participation and public engagement.

Latest Income: £25,801
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Holy Cross Church, Sarratt

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Religion

To raise funds for the preservation maintenance, restoration, improvement, or ornamentation of Holy Cross Church, Sarratt.

Latest Income: £25,647
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ryhope Engines Trust

Heritage

Preservation and display of Victorian Pumping Station

Latest Income: £25,450
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Mr And Mrs Groves Dames' Homes

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Housing

The charity provides housing and facilities for up to 12 elderly ladies in 12 flats at 58-80 Mill Road, Deal. They pay the Trust towards the costs of repairs and maintenance and towards the heating costs. The charity's outgoings include heating (gas), repairs and maintenance, insurance, water rate and any necessary refurbishment costs when a flat is vacated.

Latest Income: £25,134
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Village Hall For The Benefit Of Hook, Greatfields And Greenhill

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage

Raising funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the village hall; offering an amenity to the community for the benefit of local residents and clubs.

Latest Income: £25,105
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Haxey Church Estate

Heritage, Religion

Income to be applied primarily in or towards the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Haxey.

Latest Income: £25,002
Areas of Operation: North Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Churcham And Bulley National School

Education, Heritage, Religion

Management and maintenance of Grade 2 listed buildings to provide resources and facilities for extra-curricular secular and religious education.

Latest Income: £24,861
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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British Enginemen Steam Preservation Society

Heritage

REBUILDING a black five steam engine 45293MN.BLUE STAR 35010

Latest Income: £24,828
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Mrs Gilliat's Almshouses

Heritage, Housing

Repair and maintenance of 4 Almshouses in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, which are occupied under licence by people in need and/or on a low income, and as and when necessary finding suitable occupiers.

Latest Income: £24,800
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Llandrindod Wells Spa Town Trust Limited

Health, Heritage

The Trust maintains the old spa buildings in the Victorian Town of Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Mid Wales. We have two buildings one to provide space for healing and well being. We have many different treatments available eg Osteopath, Reiki, Counselling, Indian Head and Hot Stones Massages, Mindfulness and Life Coaching. We also have hearing specialists and ear wax removal services.

Latest Income: £24,678
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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The Pipe Roll Society

Heritage

Editing and publishing Pipe Rolls and other documents of English medieval government prior to 1350 for the use of scholars and others

Latest Income: £24,570
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Chimes Trust

Heritage, Religion

MAKING FINANCIAL GRANTS TOWARDS THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHIMES/BELLS IN THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN SOUTHWELL NOTTINGHAMSHIRE; AND MAKING FINANCIAL GRANTS TOWARDS DEFRAYING THE COST OF THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE FABRIC OF THE SAID CHURCH; AND MAINTAINING A RESERVE FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSES

Latest Income: £24,200
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Devon Church Bell Restoration Fund

Heritage, Religion

CHURCH BELL RESTORATION

Latest Income: £24,032
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate)

Heritage, Religion

The Bishop Skirlaugh Charity was given by Walter de Skirlaw, formerly Bishop of Durham, the founder and builder of the church, for the repairs and maintenance thereof.

Latest Income: £23,848
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Saint Mary's Church, Kintbury

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Religion

To raise funds for the maintenance and repair of Saint Mary's Church Kintbury

Latest Income: £23,821
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust

Heritage

To preserve, operate and exhibit for the public benefit for educational and instructional purposes the steam locomotive known as 'the ex-London and North Eastern Railway Class B1 Locomotive Number 1264'

Latest Income: £23,332
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The On Organ Fund

Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion

The On Organ Fund makes grants to churches and places of worship for the provision, restoration or rebuilding of pipe organs. Applications must be for organs situated within the British Isles.

Latest Income: £22,463
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sheringham And District Society

Arts, Heritage

We seek to stimulate public interest in the area by encouraging the protection of features of historic significance, and by providing access to a maritime museum and shell art gallery in historic buildings we maintain. We support initiatives that enhance the continuing preservation and development of features in the area, and those that seek to conserve the historic nature of the area.

Latest Income: £22,257
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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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.