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 Japanese Women's Association In Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe committee organises lectures on the history of England and Japan, paintings and music of both countries, talks on current affairs, outings to visit historical buildings and churches. The Association keeps close touch with other women's associations. It is the trustees policy not to respond to unsolicited requests from individuals for assistance and only to make donations to registered charitie
The Wisbech Society And Preservation Trust LTD
HeritageStimulating local interest in the preservation of the architectural beauty of Wisbech.Encouraging the creation of good modern buildings which generations to come will consider worthy of preservation.Representing the views of the Society to local, county and other authorities and to co-operate with them to secure these ends.Helping in every way the cultural life of Wisbech.
Preston St Mary Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageRaise funds for the benefit of the Village Hall in the form of low key events to provide income for the maintenance and upkeep of the Village Hall
Church House
Arts, Heritage, ReligionChurch House, Crowcombe, provides in its medieval Gallery a venue for exhibitions, courses and social functions. A Meeting Room is also available for smaller events, including educational.
The Class 15 Preservation Society
HeritageTo restore and operate ex British Rail Class 15 diesel locomotive D8233
The Chester Cathedral Development Trust
Heritage, ReligionTo raise and receive funds for the restoration and development of the Cathedral.
Eliza Ann Stanley Charity
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTHE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GRAVEYARD OF NETLEY MARSH CHURCH
Colton United Schools
Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageOur trust deed states that we pay towards the upkeep etc of the school buildings.To this end we paid for the restoration of the school clock. Secondly, we promote the education of children who,or whose parents, are resident in the Parish of Colton, or who are in attendance at the said school.
Harkstead Church Heritage
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe preservation and maintenance of the building and churchyard of St Mary, Harkstead, and the maintenance and development of music and other aspects of the worship and life of the church.
Templeton Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageThe village hall is a voluntary run charity. Most of the money that is raised through fund raising events is used for the maintenance and upkeep of the hall for the benefit of our community, family and friends.
The Friends Of St.nicholas Church
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo support the Parochial Church Council of St Nicholas Church, Brighton in the advancement of the Christian religion and in particular the preservation, repair, restoration and improvement of the Church, its fabric, embellishments and churchyard.
The Royal Kent Lodge Of Antiquity No 20 Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Saving of lives, Social welfareWe collect money from mainly within our membership, by circulation of a regular charity box, raffles and charity evenings. This money is used to support local charities and needy causes. Some of this money is also given to our Grand Charity for donation around the world to disaster areas for instance (Tsunami being one). We also support the needy widows of our past members and those in distress
King George's Fields Stepney
Facilities, HeritageProvision of a playing field for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stepney.Administration of a permanent endowment fund, the income from which provides for the upkeep and maintenance of specified playing fields in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Hungerford Church Charity
Heritage, ReligionTo support the upkeep and maintenance of St Lawrences Church Hungerford.
Bampfylde Almshouse Charities
Heritage, HousingThe administration and management of almshouses and assets belonging to the charity, including maintenance and repair; and the application of income of the charity for the benefit of its alms people.
North Craven Heritage Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageLectures, surveys and guides; drawing maps and plans; publishing a journal, books, pamphlets, papers and reports; monitoring local plans, planning applications and legislation; guided outings; fund raising; use of donations to purchase and conserve historical documents; support for the repair of historic buildings not in private ownership, local conservation initiatives and historical research..
Cranbrook Windmill Association
Charitable activities, HeritageEducation of the public in respect of Windmills by the preservation, restoration and development of Cranbrook Union Mill and its associated buildings.Milling flour for demonstration purposes.
The Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Trust
HeritagePreservation, Operation and display of Narrow Gauge Railway Locomotives and Equipment.
Staffordshire Archaeological And Historical Society
HeritageStudy, investigation, description and preservation of antiquities and historical/archaeological records and heritage, in particular in Staffordshire, and wider, for the education, interest and benefit of the public. By encouraging research, fieldwork, excavation and promoting preservation, and publishing the results. Also arranging meetings, lectures, excursions and visits.
The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust
Heritage, LeisureMuseum celebrating the Barge Building and Brick making heritage of Sittingbourne in a newly built replica of a Victorian Sail loft on the historic Milton Creek.
Stephen Henry Christy For Reading Room, Caretaker's Cottage And Nurses Home
Health, Heritage, Housing, ProfessionsThe upkeep and maintenance of the reading room and attached cottage - rented out.
The Walesby Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageMaintenance and upkeep of Village Hall for the use and benefit of all residents of the parish of Walesby, Lincolnshire. The Hall is also available for hire by people living in neighbouring parishes.
The Longstowe Village Hall And Sports Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMaintenance and upkeep of Village Hall and Sports Ground
Defence Surveyors' Association
Arts, HeritageTo further Defence Surveying capabilities by:a. organisation of technical and historical meetings, visits & semniars;b publication of a technical journal;c. restoration & preservation of historical artifacts;d. maintenance of historical records & archives;e. supporting research;f. fostering esprit de corps for serving & retired members of the Defence Surveying Community.
The St. Andrew's Nether Wallop Church Building Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Trust raises funds to provide grants to St Andrew's Parochial Church Council for the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the church of St Andrew's, Nether Wallop, Hampshire.
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.