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 Norfolk Churches Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe trust supports the preservation of churches or chapels of any christian denomination in Norfolk or the dioceses of Norwich. The trust makes grants to parishes and congregations to repair restore and preserve christian churches and chapels.
The Aim Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageAIM awards grants to charitable organisations working to improve the wellbeing of infants, children & young people, as well to organisations who are helping to restore and protect UK rivers and coastal waters. Grants are only made to registered charities or CICs that Trustees have proactively approached. Unsolicited applications are not processed.
The Asgill House Trust Limited
HeritagePreservation of listed buildings together with the heritage and other environmental aspects of their setting.
The Courtauld Institute Of Art Fund
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo promote the advancement of public education in the history of art and architecture and the care, conservation and restoration of works of art for the public benefit by raising funds to support the Courtauld Institute of Art
The Stratfield Saye Preservation Trust
HeritageTO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE STRATFIELD SAYE HOUSE AND THE CHATTELS RELATING TO THE FIRST DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND OPENING THE HOUSE TO THE PUBLIC.
The Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society
HeritageRecording the physical remains of economic and industrial activity, especially since 1750, in the counties of East and West Sussex; promoting the preservation and restoration of industrial buildings and plant of historical or technical importance; studying and preserving documentary and other types of records relating to the industrial history of East and West Sussex; publishing the results of suc
The Bahamas Locomotive Society Limited
HeritageThe Society operates the Ingrow Loco museum and maintains and operates its collection of steam locomotives and other railway related artefacts.
Devon Historic Buildings Trust
HeritageTo assist in the rescue of the historic buildings of the county of Devon for the people of Devon.
North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion and in particular by the preservation and restoration of a section of the standard gauge railway system formerly operated by the North Staffordshire Railway Company and, for the benefit of the public, to preserve retain and restore Cheddleton Railway Station as a museum and headquarters for the company.
The Exeter Canal And Quay Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe preservation of land, buildings around the Canal and Quay Basin The promotion and encouragement of high standards of architecture The promotion of educational and cultural activities and support of community participation in any form of healthy recreation, including waterborne sportsThe education of the public about the historic trade passing through Canal and Quay.
The W A Handley Charity Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareThe trust is a grant making trust. Grants are commonly in response to appeals in support of welfare for those who are disadvantaged, young, elderly, disabled, as well as maritime and Service causes, education, training and employment opportunities, community benefit, historic buildings, the environment, music and the arts. Grants are made out of income and not normally out of capital.
Save Britain's Heritage
HeritageSAVE Britain's Heritage campaigns for the preservation of historic buildings and the historic environment.
The Bestway Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, Health, HeritageProviding scholarships/grants to University students of South Asian origin both in the UK and overseas.The relief of sickness and the preservation of health both in the UK and in South Asia by way of grants to hospitals, medical research establishments, by building, new hospitals, or in such other manner as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion decide.
Chinnor And Princes Risborough Railway Association Limited
HeritageTo collect, preserve, restore and operate as a permanent public exhibition and display for the advancement of technical, historical and general education and the demonstration of steam and other railway locomotives, rolling stock, equipment, machinery and relics of historical operations and general interest and educational value with particular reference to the former Great Western Railway.
Lytham Town Trust Limited
HeritagePreservation of buildings of historical and architectural interest and letting of property
Cornwall Historic Churches Trust
Heritage, ReligionThe Cornwall Historic Churches Trust was formed in 1955 to assist in the restoration and repair of Cornish churches which have architectural or historic merit. The Trust is a registered charity and churches and chapels of all denominations are eligible to apply for assistance.
East Anglian Railway Museum
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public with regard to railways in particular by collecting,preserving, interpreting, documenting material evidence and associated information for the public benefit by the maintenance of a museum for items of historic railway interest from the Eastern Counties at Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, and the operation of a demonstration railway and associated crafts.
The Norwich Historic Churches Trust Limited
HeritageThe main object of the Trust is the preservation and maintenence for the public benefit of redundant churches of all denominations in the City of Norwich, which are of historic or architectural value; to acquire redundant churches and any adjoining land and to let or hire these buildings as the Trust see fit providing reasonable public access.
Samlesbury Hall Trust
HeritageGrade 1 listed manor house and grounds open to public and visitors.
De Havilland Aircraft Museum Trust Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Social welfareA) The restoration, maintenance and preservation of the prototype dh98 Mosquito W4050 and other de Havilland aircraft and artifacts of historical interest for the instruction and edification of the public. B) To apply a proportion of the excess of income over expenditure in any year by way of grants to the RAF Benevolent Fund or other charity or charities as the directors shall determine.
Beverley Minster Old Fund
HeritageRepair, restoration and maintenance of Beverley Minster.
The Excelsior Trust
Beneficiary group, HeritageAcquiring, maintaining and restoring the Lowestoft Smack "Excelsior" LT472 and providing facilities for young people to sail thereby maintaining their maritime heritage
Knebworth House Education And Preservation Trust
Facilities, HeritageThe object of the Trust is to preserve, conserve, restore and maintain for the educational and aesthetic benefit of the public now and in the future the Mansion known as Knebworth House, Knebworth in the County of Hertford, its historically associated chattels, muniments and other contents, the surrounding gardens, outbuildings, forest and parkland
Northern Brethren's Fund
Heritage, ProfessionsTHE FUND PROVIDES LONG TERM ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED CLERGY TO HELP WITH THEIR UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE
British Archaeological Association
HeritageTo promote and further the study of archaeology and the preservation of antiquities; to carry out and encourage research into art, architecture and antiquities and to publish material in furtherance of its activities.
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.