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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Staines Town Society
HeritageA local residents charity concerned with the environment, the quality of life for residents, the planning and development of the area with the impact of office development and transport ,and in particular the protection of buildings and infrastructure including Conservation areas and Listed Buildings. Affiliated to the Georgian Society, the Victorian Society and CPRE.
The Friends Of The Church Of St Helen, Waddington
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe Friends of St Helen's Church provides financial support for the maintenance and upkeep of St Helen's Church in Waddington
Chalgrove Public Purposes Charity
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureSUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF CHALGROVE AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF ANY RECREATION GROUND TO WHICH SUCH INHABITANTS HAVE ACCESS
The Town Lands General Charity
Heritage, ReligionProvide one eighth of its net income for an Ecclesiastical Charity for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of Sternfield Parish Church and the remainder for the supply of coals to deserving residents and for any public purposes benefiting the inhabitants of Sternfield.
Charity For Ringing Church Bell
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide funds for ringing the Church Bell. Nowadays to fund clock maintenance and repairs.
The Transmission Trust
Heritage, ReligionSupporting Mission at Montvielle, NormandyPlace of sharing and open to all who are working to see Christ's Kingdom advance throughout the world.Training for life and ministryRetreat for renewal, creativity and refreshment.Safe haven for the casualties of ministry.A place of worship.A place of rest in time, peace and restoration.
Brighstone Village Museum Trust
Arts, Facilities, HeritageWe have added to our museum's features a DVD player with film of the historic buildings in the village and a free footpath guide for visitors to follow. We use one of our display cabinets for local displays of interest - this year we had a display for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, also on the history of the telephone.
Bishops Lydeard Church Bells Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionEnvironment/Conservation/Heritage/Restoration
Bruton Conservation Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageRestoration of Bruton Abbey Park under Countryside Stewardship funded by DEFRA, using mainly but not exclusively voluntary labour, on hedges and wildlife sites, including fishponds together with picturesque landscape featuring Bruton Dovecote (H.T.) co-operating with Bruton Community Partnership and South Somerset District Council. Also vetting planning applications.
The Francis Trust
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe charity is responsible for the maintenance, protection and display of the Chesham Town Picture, under the terms of the Francis Trust document dated 1982. Following display in the town library and a restoration in 2012/13, the picture was moved to Chesham Museum in 2013. With the closure of the museum in 2017 the picture now resides in the meeting room of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Chesham.
Salem Congregational Chapel Fund
Heritage, ReligionTOWARDS THE UPKEEP AND REPAIR OF BRYCHGOED WELSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL, PONTSENNI; SARDIS WELSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL, CWMCAMLAIS AND PLOUGH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, BRECON (ALOS MEMEBER OF UNION OF WELSH INDEPENDENTS)
St Martins Church, Exning, Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionExning Church Bells restorations & upkeep
Staffordshire Historic Buildings Trust
HeritageEnsuring high standards of repair and conservation of historic buildings and finding secure new uses for redundant historic buildings in the area of Staffordshire (including the City of Stoke-on-Trent).
All Saints Milton Keynes Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionAll Saints Church Restoration Fund
Doveridge Preservation And Historical Society
Facilities, HeritagePromotion of the environment of the village of Doveridge, Derbyshire including historic buildings, woodlands and footpaths
William Joseph Tennant
Heritage, ReligionIncome from trust asset to be used in repair and maintenance of roof of St Michael's Church, Carleton, Pontefract
Eynsford And Farningham Church Bells Restoration Fund
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaise funds for maintenance & restoration of Church Bells
St George's Toddington Bell Fund
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaising funds to maintain and restore the bells of St George of England Church, Toddington, Beds.
The Putney Parish Development Trust
Heritage, ReligionThe restoration, development and maintenance of the churches of St Mary's and All Saints' in the Parish of Putney.
Aldbury Graves Trust
Facilities, HeritageTo provide assistance for the upkeep and maintenance of the Churchyard
Tedburn St Mary Emma Langdon Charity
Heritage, ReligionREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, TEDBURN ST MARY
Tedburn St Mary Church Lands Charity
Heritage, ReligionREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, TEDBURN ST MARY
Hallamshire Historic Buildings Society
HeritageTo protect the heritage in and around Sheffield. To promote interest and pride in architecture and local history. To increase public awareness of our historic past through its buildings. To conserve whatever is beautiful in our environment and to improve that which is not
St James' Church Winscombe Ringers' Belfry Restoration Fund
Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionTeaching of young people and some adults the art of bellringing. Maintaining bells and associated equipment.
Barkston Village War Memorial Repair Fund
HeritageRepair and maintenance of the village War Memorial in Barkston.
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.