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 Doncaster Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, HeritagePromotes interest in and care for the environment by lectures, occasional visits and exhibitions, and the issue of a regular newsletter. Maintains a close watch on, and makes representations on proposals affecting historic buildings and areas.Promotes education in the built and natural environment with a programme of student bursaries and funding for post-graduate student and school projects.
The Friends Of Barkway Parish Church
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Religion1. Assist in the preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Barkway and major fittings and ornaments of the Church and to maintain the Churchyard.2. Foster interest in the preservation of the Church throughout the parishes of Barkway, Nuthampstead and among all who live in the village or have reason to care for the well-being of the Church.
The Friends Of St Leonard's Church, Hythe
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaise money to promote the care, restoration, preservation, repair, improvement and beautification of the Parish Church and of the fabric, fittings, organ, pianos and other musical instruments, ornaments, furniture, monuments, fixtures, stained glass and documents in the Church and belonging to the Church.
Sunningwell Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageTo manage the day-to-day operation of the Village Hall and Cottage. To raise funds for running costs and the ongoing maintenance of the Village Hall e.g. through hire charges, fundraising activities, grants etc.To safeguard the Village Hall for the benefit of the Community in the future.
The Friends Of St Helen's Church (wheathampstead)
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe preservation, repair and restoration of St Helen's Church for the benefit of the public by provision of funds and equipment in co-operation with the Wheathampstead Parochial Church Council.
St Swithun's Church Charities
Heritage, ReligionThe principle objective of the charity is to defray the cost of upkeep and maintenance of the church of St Martin in the Cornmarket, Worcester
Spalding And District Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageExamining planning applications and writing submissions to them.Taking part in consultations on proposed developments in Spalding.Arranging visits to new/important/historical buildings. e.g. Spalding Power StationOrganising talks/discussions on topical events.e.g. recent archaeological excavations
End Time Restoration Trust
Charitable activities, Heritagegrant making in accordance with the charity objects
The Charing Church Fabric Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe purpose of the charity is the advancement of religion and the preservation of the architectural heritage of the village of Charing by making grants or loans to facilitate the repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Charing, Kent
Hereford Diocesan Church Of England Council For Social Aid
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, ReligionSocial Aid supports charitable activities carried out in connexion with the Church of England in the Diocese of Hereford, particularly: the promotion of temperance and higher standards of moral life in individuals, family and community; the restoration of the intemperate or delinquent and those addicted to drugs, alcohol or gambling or otherwise needing help; the relief of the consequent distress.
The St Mary Magdalen Oxford Restoration And Development Trust
Heritage, ReligionThe preservation repair maintenance improvement upkeep beautification and restoration of the ancient church of Saint Mary Magdalen in the City of Oxford
The Leamington Society
Associations, Facilities, HeritageTo maintain the town of Leamington Spa as a pleasant place to work and live in. We perform services including looking after the gardens at Leamington Station and include the Friends of the Pump Room Gardens. We have raised money for the restoration of the eight Victorian cast-iron arches around this garden. The Friends of Christchurch Gardens are now also part of our Society
The Saint Andrew's Trust
Heritage, ReligionProviding financial support for the repair, upkeep and maintenance of St. Andrew's Church, Earls Colne.
Lockington And Hemington Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageUpkeep and maintenance of the village hall premises and grounds
Thaxted Church Trust
Heritage, ReligionThe preservation,restoration, conservation, protection, renovation, improvement and maintenance of the fabric, furnishings, fittings and facilities of the church as a place of worship for the advancement of the Christian religion and for the benefit of the inhabitants of Thaxted for its architectural and historic interest to the area.
The Friends Of All Saints' Church, Odiham
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe purpose of the charity is to create, raise and administer a fund to be used for making financial contributions towards any one or more of the maintenance, repair, restoration and replacement (which may include an element of improvement) of, and to legal obligations to, the structure, the fixtures and the fittings of All Saints' Church, Odiham, together with its churchyard.
The York Georgian Society
HeritageTo encourage the conservation, restoration and maintenance of Georgian buildings and architecture; To prevent disfigurement to settings and other features of Georgian character; To promote interest and education in, and knowledge and learning of all aspects of Georgian architecture, arts, culture and society, all with special but not exclusive reference to the city of York and its neighbourhood.
Church Of St Peter, Swinton, Restoration And Development Trust
Heritage, Religion(a) The restoration, repair or renewal, maintenance and improvement of the building and the existing furniture and fabric of St. Peter's Church Swinton in the parish of Swinton and Pendlebury, Manchester. (b) The provision of such new furniture and equipment for the said church as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.
Holy Trinity (coventry) Development Trust
Heritage, Religion, Saving of livesThe restoration,reconstruction,maintenance and upkeep of Holy Trinity Church Coventry, and the raising of funds to defray the costs thereof.
Association Of Dress Historians
Arts, Education, HeritageThe Association of Dress Historians (ADH) supports and promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to present day. The ADH supports scholarship through international conferences, publication of The Journal of Dress History and prizes and awards for students and researchers.
Friends Of All Saints Church Staplehurst
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRAISING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO ALL SAINTS CHURCH STAPLEHURST KENT
The Hereford Diocesan Guild Of Bellringers Bell Restoration Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionProvides financial grants to PCCs in the Hereford Diocese and certain border parishes for the restoration of church bells for full-circle ringing.
The Guild Of Saint Lawrence - Ashburton - Devon
Heritage, ReligionRestore, preserve & maintain St Lawrence Chapel and Heritage Centre in Ashburton, for the benefit of the public.
Fleet Air Arm Memorial Church Trust
Heritage, ReligionRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES. ENVIRONMENT, BUILDING CONSERVATION AND HERITAGE
The Friends Of Tring Church Heritage
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionCare, maintenance and preservation of the fabric, fittings, ornaments and furnishings of the medieval Parish Church building and churchyard of St. Peter and St. Paul, Tring and promotion of the use of the building by the local community
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.