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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Coxwold Almshouses
Heritage, HousingWe manage 5 grade 2 listed almshouses.
Underskiddaw Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareAround 8 social events held each year for parishioners and their friends. Several education classes including music, art & history. Hall can be hired for a range of activities including parish council meetings, art exhibitions, private parties. The main aims of these activities are to maintain and develop this historic building as a focal point for all members of the community.
Waun-Fawr Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureManagement of the Waunfawr Community Hall and the adjacent two recreation areas of Maes Cartrefle and Maes Ceinion.Development, maintenance and repair of the above hall and adjacent areasOrganisation of activities for the residents of Waunfawr.
Churchill Forge Trust
HeritageThe charity is involved in restoration of the old forge, together with its wheels and drive belts, in order to preserve something that is part of our national heritage. We feel that it is important to continue and maintain this work, so that the general public and future generations become aware of how things used to be in bygone days, and helped to shape the future .
St Mary's Burwell Preservation Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaises funds to finance the preservation repair, maintenance, improvement upkeep, beautification and restoration of St Marys Burwell Church and contents.
Sawbridgeworth Ecclesiastical Charity
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionMAKING GRANTS TO SAWBRIDGEWORTH AND HIGH WYCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILS TOWARDS THE COST OF INSURANCE, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH AND CHURCHYARDS OF THOSE PARISHES FOR WHICH THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE.
Heyshott Cobden Hall Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HeritageThe activities of the charity include the monthly lunch club for older people, support for the Heyshott Pre-School held in the hall on three days each week in term-time and acting as a focal point for village meetings and activities. Overnight accommodation is provided for walking groups and girl guides. The charity maintains three cottages and has an annual maintenance and repair programme for it
Village Hall Tivetshall
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTivetshall Village Hall is hired out for meetings, functions, private parties, scout groups, sports and fitness clubs, and other similar activities. The trustees operate a pop-up community cafe twice a month.The Village Hall Management Committee and its trustees are responsible for the day-to-day running, maintenance and upkeep of the Hall.
The Coastal Forces Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of the education of the public in the history of Coastal Forces by the restoration, preservation and permanent display, for public benefit, of Coastal Forces craft, together with relevant artefacts, records and memorabilia relating to such craft.In furtherance of these activities the Charity supports Coastal Forces veterans and historic craft.
Norwegian Locomotive Trust
HeritageOwnership and management of ex-norwegian state railway steam locomotive no 376. After 11 years of regular running on the Kent & East Sussex Railway the locomotive is now into its five year of overhaul, in part funded by this charity.
Cyfeillion Cadw Tremadog
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageAcquire, repair, and sell or let historic buildings in and around Tremadog as a means of preserving their architectural and historical interest.Inter alia:Publish books, hold exhibitions, arrange visits, undertake research;Raise funds by subscription, donation, grant, loan or otherwise; Accept gifts;Employ staff, apply for statutory consents, enter contracts; Support other like trusts
The Friends Of St James' Church, Weybridge, In The Borough Of Elmbridge, Surrey
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe purpose of the charity is to assist in maintaining, preserving, repairing and restoring St. James' Church, Weybridge, Surrey and its furniture, fittings, ornaments and fabric.
Palatine Estate Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe purpose of the charity is to maintain and keep in repair the parish church of St. Mary, Stoke Newington and to pay ?500 each to the parish churches of St. Andrew and St Mathias, Stoke Newington for maintenance and repair.
Queensferry War Memorial Institute
Facilities, HeritageWar memorial institute - grade II listed building providing venue for community events.
St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church.
Peterborough Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionTo assist the church within the diocese of Peterborough in:- a) The preservation of redundant bells. b) The repair, restoration and augmentation of existing bells. c) The provision of new bells. d) Other work directly associated with (b) and (c).
The Whaplode Drove Chapel Land Charity
Heritage, ReligionSupport of the Ministry of the Parish Church in Whaplode Drove, contributions to the Stipend of the Minister and to the upkeep and maintenance of Church buildings
Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritageEducational activities associated with the Kidderminster Railway Museum and the Highley Engine House. Fund raising for the overhaul of the steam loco Manning, Wardle 2047 of 1926 known as Warwickshire.
Melton Mowbray Parish Church Restoration Appeal Fund
Heritage, ReligionAssisting with the cost of special/restoration expenditure on St Marys Parish Church Melton Mowbray.
Massey Shaw And Marine Vessels Preservation Society Limited
HeritageThe aim of the Society is the restoration of the Massey Shaw Fireboat and preservation of other marine vessels. The objectives are:1. To preserve the vessel as a working boat on the Thames2. To use the craft as an educational resource based on the Thames
Gilead Foundations Charity
Health, HeritageThe principle activities of the charity involve the provision of residential services and support for mental and physical restoration of persons suffering from drug and alcohol abuse or similar problems.
Rotary Club Of Chipping Sodbury Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureFund raising events are held locally. They include a Classic Car Run, a Cycling Sportive & a stall at the Victorian Day. Some donations are made directly by members of the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury to Rotary International's own charity (the Rotary Foundation).Funds raised go partly towards grants to registered charities (local & international). Some goes to individuals who meet our aims.
The Friends Of Peasmarsh Parish Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionFund raising activities in order to contribute towards the repairs and restoration of the ancient Norman Church of Peasmarsh
The South Yorkshire Railway Company Limited
HeritageTo acquire, restore and preserve ex-British Rail diesel shunters although a small number of non-ex British Railways other vehicles are also in this category.
Friends Of St Peter's Church, Ropley
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe objects of the Association are the preservation, repair, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of St Peter's Church, Ropley and to provide articles for use in worship there. The Friends also can assist in the upkeep and improvement of the Ropley Coffee Room.
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.