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 Cymric Building Preservation Trust
HeritagePreservation of buildings of architectural and historic merit.
John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands
Heritage, Religionthe maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Brightling, inclusive of tower and steeple, but exclusive of the chancel
Bell Rope Land
Heritage, ReligionTo support financially the maintenance and continuing restoration of the bells and tower of Saint Leonard's Church Scarcliffe, Derbyshire.
The Friends Of Radwinter Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe preservation of the fabric of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Radwinter, the buildings used in connection therewith, the ornaments and furnishing thereof and the services held therein.To promote the church and its history to a wider audience.
All Saints (st Paul's Walden) Preservation Trust
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe maintenance and upkeep of the fabric and churchyard of All Saints church, St. Paul's Walden and any other charitable activities connected with the church
The Music Hall Guild Of Great Britain And America & The Theatre And Film Guild And The Literary Guild
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage1) To advance education in the history of music hall and theatre performers by undertaking research and identifying, restoring, erecting and beautifying memorials which are of educational interest.2) The promotion, maintenance, improvement and advancement of education through the presentation of Music Hall and Theatre productions and encouragement of the arts.
Hannington Parish Church Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe upkeep and repair of Hannington Parish Church
South Ferriby Church Estate
Heritage, ReligionTo pay the income of the Charity to the Churchwardens of the Parish of South Ferriby for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of South Ferriby and towards the maintenance of the services of the said Church and of the furniture thereof.
Friends Of Clifton Parish Church Restoration And Repair Fund
Associations, Heritage, ReligionReligious activities
East Derbyshire And West Nottinghamshire Bell Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionFunding work on church bells.
West Herts Bell Restoration Fund
HeritageBellringing
Gressingham Church Building Trust
Heritage, Religion, Saving of livesFor the restoration preservation repair maintenance improvement beautification and reconstruction of St John's Church Gressingham in the Diocese of Blackburn
Savory For Parochial School
Education, HeritageThe Parochial School having been sold, income is now used for the maintenance and upkeep of the churches within the benefice of Clutton With Cameley
John Edward Champney For Library And Public Garden
Arts, Facilities, HeritageMAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE LIBRARY AND THE PUBLIC GARDEN / OPEN SPACE
St Mary's And St Martin's (knebworth) Preservation Trust
Heritage, ReligionResponsible for the care and maintenance of two historic church buildings
Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society
HeritageThe Society actively supports the steam traction engine preservation movement by encouraging interest in their restoration, operation, and by providing advice to owners, drivers and similar preservation groups in addition to the general public. Monthly club evenings when informative and educational talks and presentations are given.
Gabo Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Trust's objects are the promotion of the conservation of modern and contemporary sculpture for the public benefit, the education of conservators and the funding of research into the conservation and restoration of sculptures. The trust will consider grants to individual conservators, private sector conservation companies and institutions, the majority of grants are under £5,000.
Charity For The Upkeep And Maintenance Of The Abbey Cemetery
Facilities, HeritageThe charity has maintained the Bath Abbey cemetery during the year
Langney Cemetery
Facilities, HeritagePursuant to a scheme dated 23rd September 1970, the sum of -ú20,750 is held on trust and all income deriving from the same to a be applied for the upkeep and maintenance of Langney Cemetery
The Friends Of St Margaret's Church, Wellow
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe Charity was established by a Governing Instrument and Rules on 13 January 1981. The object is the upkeep, maintenance and repair of the Parish Church of St Margaret's Wellow, together with the whole of its curtilage, present and future, including the churchyard, church rooms and car parking, with its connections as the burial place of Florence Nightingale.
The Alexander Charity Of Stow-On-The-Wold
Heritage, ReligionWe assist in the supply of funds for the maintenance and repair of St Edwards Church, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire and for the church's work.
The Stable Door Charitable Trust
Animals, HeritageThe relief of suffering and cruelty to animals, in particular horses, donkeys, sheep and cattle, who are in need of care and attention with the object of restoring them to health and rehabilitation. Educating others in animal welfare.
The St James South Elmham Parochial Charity
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareMaintenance and repair of the fabric of the parish church and for maintenance of services and furniture thereof. Any excess of income may be applied for the general benefit of the poor, resident in the parish.
St Mary's Oxted Heritage Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo support the repair and restoration of St Mary's Church Oxted, and any buildings situated within the curtilage of the church including the hall, and the construction of any buildings within the curtilage.The Oxted community hall appeal committee was been formed to manage the project and raise funds for a new community hall. This appeal has now been wound up as it has achieved its objective.
The Friends Of Langridge Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo raise funds from the friends of Langridge Church for the general repair and upkeep of the Church.
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.