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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5305 Locomotive Association
HeritageRestoration and operation of historic steam locomotives on heritage railways and on the national rail network throughout the UK.
The Friends Of St Nicolas Church, Shoreham By Sea
Associations, Heritage, ReligionRestoration and upkeep of St Nicolas Church and to further the work of the Church
The Lancashire Association Of Change Ringers' Bell Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageProvide grants for bell restoration and bell installation projects. Fund raising to generate funds from which we give grants.
Kimpton Parish Church Restoration Trust
Heritage, Professions, ReligionTo raise and apply funds for the restoration expenditure incurred by the Parish Church of Kimpton, Hertfordshire, through the Vicar and Churchwardens.
Holy Trinity Rothwell Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaises funds for the preservation and restoration of Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell. Northamptonshire NN14 6BQ
Stuart Heath Charitable Settlement
Heritage, ResearchA)The permanent preservation for the benefit of the public generally of land, buildings and works of art of beauty or historic or artistic interestB)The advancement or promotion of education by protection and preservation of lands of ecological or other scientific importance C)The advancement or promotion of education by protection and preservation of the artistic and architectural heritage
The Saint Decumans Parish Trust
Heritage, Religion, Social welfare1) The relief of persons resident in the Ecclesiastical Parishes of St Decuman, Watchet and St Peter, Williton who are in need, hardship or distress. 2) The maintenance and repair of the Parish Church of St Decuman, Watchet.
Tideswell Parish Church Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionReligious Activities
Admaston Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageThe Village Hall provides a place for the local comunitee to hold events as part of it's fundraising activities to maintain it's Grade 2 Listed building status. It also fulfils a need for a meeting place for local events and parties as well as cultural and spiritual meetings.
Village Hall Long Compton
Facilities, HeritageMaintenance and upkeep of premises for hire to the community for private and public functions.
Moor Fields Charity
Heritage, ReligionGeneral benefit for the inhabitants of Alcester and upkeep and repair of the Parish Church
Highbridge War Memorial Trust (southwell House)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure(a) Provision and maintenance of a small village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings lectures and classes, recreation and leisure time occupations for the benefit of the inhabitants of Highbridge(b) Upkeep and maintenance of garden of remembrance as a memorial to men who gave their lives in World War II
Whittington Community Centre Fund
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageRaising funds for the upkeep and maintenance of Whittington Community Centre to ensure it is available for the benefit of the general public.
Guildford Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe charity makes grants to churches in the Diocese of Guildford for the maintenance and improvement of their bell installations.
Mary Lockington Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareMaintenance and upkeep of Ladies Lodge Almshouses, and help toward energy and other costs for residents.Yearly payments to incumbents of some local churches.Collection of annual rent for farm land at Totternhoe.Grants made to people in neighbourhood of Dunstable, to relieve hardship.Grants to local organisations or instutions which provide facilities for those in need.
The Friends Of St Paul's Church, Bedford
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the Parish Church of St Paul, Bedford and other property used and occupied by the said Church.
Aberthin Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionAberthin Village Hall is of local historic interest, being the second oldest Weslian Chapel in Glamorgan. Apart from preserving the fabric of this historic building, it is a centre for Aberthin Village activities with both organised events and private hiring. Amongst others, a children's playgroup meets daily in the Hall, and it is used on 2 Sundays per month for a village religious service.
Elder Yard Chapel
Arts, Heritage, ReligionReligious activities relating to the Unitarian and Free Christian faithThis includes regular church services, operation of weddings, baptisms and funeralsIn addition the chapel is a venue for musical concerts, community use and heritage celebrations.Maintenance of a Grade 2 Listed building.
The Wilkins Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfareWorking in Nepal to advance education, relieve poverty, preserve and protect the health of poor communities, conserve, protect and restore the natural resources, beauty, plant and animal life through rural community development and conservation projects, work with local organisations to promote disability rights issues and to enable disabled children to achieve their potential.
The Church And Clock Land
Heritage, ReligionTo provide for the repair and maintenance of the church of All Saints, Earls Barton and of the clock within the church tower and to contribute to the general running of the church and its fabric.
Friends Of Beckley Parish Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionProvides financial assistance for the maintenance and upkeep of the church building and grounds of Beckley Parish Church.
Association For Studies In The Conservation Of Historic Buildings
HeritageThe association keeps its members informed on all aspects of the conservation of historic buildings through an annual conference, regular lectures, visits and meetings. It publishes transactions annually and maintains a website. Membership is by invitation of the committee. Members are encouraged to introduce new candidates for membership.
Shropshire Union Fly-Boat Restoration Society Limited
Animals, Education, HeritageCompleted restoration of only remaining horse drawn Shropshire Union Fly Boat 'Saturn' in 2005. Promoting horse boating and using the boat as an educational resource for schools and the local communities along the Shropshire Union Canal.
St Lawrence Friends Heritage Trust
HeritageThe support of the PCC in restoring, maintaining and repairing the churches of St Lawrence ,Chobham and St Saviour, Valley End, both in the parish of Chobham, Surrey
The St Briavels War Memorial And Playing Fields
Facilities, HeritageUpkeep and maintenance of war memorial, playing fields and childrens play equipment.
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.