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 Herbert Sargeant Trust
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTHE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH OF ST LAURENCE, BRAFIELD ON THE GREEN IN THE COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON AND DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH TOGETHER WITH ITS CHURCHYARD
The Bromsgrove Society
Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe charity makes awards to architectural developments of merit, holds talks, lectures, meetings and summer a school, makes grants towards the presevation of historic buildings and monuments, and makes representations to public and other authorities.
The Downton Moot Preservation Trust Limited
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureRestoration and maintenance of an Ancient Monument and landscape garden situated at Downton near Salisbury in Wiltshire as a leisure facility open to the public
Riccall Village Institute
Facilities, HeritageThe provision and maintenance of Riccall Village Hall so that it may provide a venue for the residents of Riccall and the surrounding. The focus of activities remains on the hire of rooms to local groups and residents, with any income raised to meet the costs of repairs and maintenance of the Hall, for the building and facilities longevity.
Hereford And Worcester Gardens Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Facilities, HeritageEducation of the public in the historic landscapes and gardens in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Assisting owners of such landscapes with advice on maintenance and restoration. Research and publications in historic landscape.
The Hospital Of The Blessed Jesus At Carlton
Economic and community development, Health, Heritage, HousingProvision & maintenance of 5 Grade 1 listed almshouse cottages. Applicants for residence must be from the Corby Northants rural area. No care services are provided.
Church Or Parish Lands
Heritage, Religion, Social welfarePersuant to the scheme of the Charity Commission dated 31st August 1971, half of the net income passes to the PCC of St Marys, Fairford to be applied by them towards the maintenance and repair of the Parish Church, and the other half is to be applied by the trustees to relieve need, either generally, or individually of persons resident in Fairford who are in need, hardship or distress.
The Society Of Friends Of Silton
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe objects of the Society are the preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric and curtilage of the Parish Church of S. Nicholas and the Village Hall in the Parish of Silton, Dorset, its organ and bells, and providing such furnishings furniture fittings and structures both interior, exterior and in the curtilage as may be considered appropriate by the Committee of the Society
Plas Machynlleth Endowment Fund
HeritageMaintenance and Upkeep of Y Plas house and grounds providing facilities to the public
St Christopher (st Kitts) And Nevis Association (leeds)
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Association aims to work with others to address the concerns of its core members as well as young people around self esteem, restoring moral values and self worth, enabling them to grow into well respected citizens. We will also make links with other nationals /groups in the UK, facilitating discussions relating to new developments in the Federation and promoting issues of general interest.
The St Mary's Nottingham Restoration And Development Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionFundraising for the restoration of St Mary's Church Nottingham
John Bucknam Or Buckman's Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe Buckman's Charity is for the repair and maintenance of the fabric of St Edmund's Church Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk
The Literary Institution, Sandbach
HeritageTo maintain a Grade II listed building for the people of Sandbach. The trustees purpose is to provide an avenue for social, educational & cultural activities for the population of the Market Town of Sandbach.
The Hertford County Association Of Change Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe provision of financial assistance by way of grants to church authorities incurring expenditure on the provision, maintenance or improvement of their bells and bell installations or for the maintenance of the fabric of their towers and belfries in the County of Hertfordshire and the ecclesiastical parishes of Chipping Barnet, Monken Hadley, and Great Stanmore
Charlton Marshall Parish Church Restoration Trust
Heritage, ReligionTo maintain the Charlton Marshall Parish Church.
The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionAIMS TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH IN THE DIOCESES OF DURHAM & NEWCASTLE BY:PROMOTING THE RINGING OF BELLS FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND ON OTHER APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS;RECRUITING AND TRAINING RINGERS;ENCOURAGING THE ART OF CHANGE-RINGING;HELPING RINGERS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF THEIR RINGING; ANDASSISTING WITH THE CARE OF RESTORATION OF BELLS AND THEIR FITTINGS.
The Rodborough Old School
Education, HeritagePROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LOCAL HISTORIC BUILDING FOR THE USE OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. FOR ALL AGES AND ALL ACTIVITIES.
Mottram Community Association
Associations, Facilities, HeritageWe run Mottram Community Centre, which is an old Grade II listed building, in the village of Mottram-in -Longdendale, in Greater Manchester. We take care of the building and hire out the Centre to the local community and beyond. We take regular or one-off bookings from various organisations, from both the voluntary and private sector.
The Grimley Peace Hall Foundation
Facilities, HeritageMAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF VILLAGE HALL BASED IN SINTON GREEN SERVING THE PARISH OF GRIMLEY
The Friends Of Swindon Railway Museum Limited
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo support the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon in promoting the history and legacy of the Great Western Railway and in particular the railway works through a programme of investment, education and promotion. The Friends help with the cost of purchase, restoration and display of artefacts, carry out fundraising and promote the Museum through events, activities & publications.
Battisford, Combs, Little Finborough And Ringshall Village Hall
Education, Facilities, HeritageThe organisation is responsible for the management of Battisford Village Hall, a former Victorian school that was transferred to community ownership in 1970, for the use of the villages of Battisford, Combs, Little Finborough, and Ringshall. The building is provided for public hire; it is regularly used by a snooker club and for private hires.
The Amelia Cook Gospel Hall Fund
HeritageThe Fund was established on 29th August 1980 for the administration of the Charity of Amelia Cook for the Gospel Work at the Gospel Hall at Tatsfield. Surrey. This includes the upkeep and repair of the fabric of the Gospel Hall at Farnborough and furthering the religious work of the Open Brethren in Tatsfield and Farnborough.
Tameside Transport Collection
HeritagePreservation and restoration of vintage vehicles
The Kingston Religious Trust Fund
Education, Heritage, ReligionTo support the Church of England day schools. The building endowment, reparation or restoration of Churches of the Church of England. All where Low Church Evangelical principles are taught or preached.
Medieval Settlement Research Group
Economic and community development, HeritageThe MSRG aims to increase public awareness of settlement history across AD400-1500 in the British Isles through publication, seminars and conferences. It aspires to influence national policies on recording, preserving and excavating medieval rural sites. The group is open to amateurs and professionals with interests in these aims. It offers small grants for fieldwork and conference attendance.
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.