Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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Hms Victory Preservation Endowment Fund
Armed forces, HeritagePreserve, restore and maintain HMS Victory Educate the Naval Service, Auxiliaries and the public about the history of HMS Victory and of the Royal Navy Promote the efficiency of the armed forces by assisting recruitment and retention and fostering the esprit de corps of the Royal Navy; and Commemorate those members of the Naval Service and Auxiliaries who have died while on active service
Trowbridge Town Hall Trust LTD
Arts, Facilities, HeritageDeveloping an Arts Centre for Trowbridge and the surrounding area in the former Trowbridge Town Hall building; it is hired out for performance theatre; artists for studio residencies;also for art exhibitions, craft fairs, musical rehearsals & other community group events. An active Friends group supports the Trustees through voluntary activities including building tours & historical lectures.
The Lakeland Trust For Natural Sciences Limited
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Researchto stimulate interest and enthusiasm and educate the general public in zoology and other natural sciences by establishing and running one or more zoological gardens or similar scientific exhibitions to promote and carry out scientific study and research into natural history and related scientific fields, especially where such knowledge would help the conservation of species and habitats.
Igo Foundation Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareThe objectives of the charity are:The relief of poverty in any part of the world;The advancement of the Jewish religion in any part of the world;The advancement of the education of the public in any part of the world in the knowledge of the Jewish history and culture;Such other charitable purposes in any part of the world as the trustees shall from time to time decide.
The Western Front Association
HeritageThe object of the Western Front Association is to educate the public in the history of the Great War, 1914-18.
Hucknall Flight Test Museum
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureHucknall Flight Test Museum acts, in affiliation with the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, as custodians of the aviation heritage, historical stories and events, associated with the Rolls-Royce Hucknall Flight Test Establishment site, in particular between the years 1934 to 1971, but additionally both before and after this period. Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust volunteer members run the museum.
Leo Baeck Institute Limited
Heritage, ReligionUndertaking and promoting research into the history of German-speaking Jews, publishing, organising conferences, seminars and lectures.
The Bus Archive
HeritageWe collect and preserve records relating to the history of road passenger transport (buses, trams, trolleybuses) and we provide an archive open to the public for education and research.
Gurjar Hindu Union (ghu) LTD
Heritage, ReligionThe organisation focuses on the Indian community in serving their needs and helping to integrate them into mainstream society. GHU also looks to share the rich cultural and spiritual history of India more widely through common inter-community experiences.GHU provides services for the young and old making up the shortfall that the statutory bodies are unwilling or unable to provide.
The Household Cavalry Museum Trust Limited
Armed forces, HeritageTo educate the public and members of the Household Cavalry in the Regiment's history, heritage, traditions and military accomplishments through the preservation, maintenance and management of the Regimental collection and the operation of 2 museums in Windsor and London.
Northern Viaduct Trust Limited
HeritageRestoration and preservation for public benefit of disused railway viaducts of historical and/or architectural interest.
The People's Mosquito Limited
HeritageTo preserve and protect a De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito aircraft and return her to full working order for the benefit of the public and to demonstrate and display her to the public and to advance the education of the general public in De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito aircraft for the benefit of British heritage, remembrance and historical knowledge.
Nottingham Castle Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public about Nottingham Castle, its occupiers,the legend of Robin Hood and their place in Nottingham's and Great Britain's history, the history and geology of the caves of Nottingham Castle and Nottingham generally, establish and maintain a museum and preserve, restore or enhance the building known as Nottingham Castle, ancillary buildings and grounds
The Beauchamp Lodge Settlement
Heritage, ResearchBeauchamp Lodge Settlement operates the Floating Classroom on the Grand Union and Regent's Canals. From this purpose-built boat we teach a programme of hands-on science, environment and history lessons to schoolchildren from across London. We also work in partnership with other groups, for whom the boat is available as a venue for vast range of community-focused activities.
The Past And Present Society
HeritageThe promotion and encouragement of the study and public knowledge of history and related disciplines.
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society Limited
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe principal activities of the charity are to educate and encourage the public in all aspects of the Arts Sciences Crafts and History with particular reference to the County of Cornwall.
The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum
Facilities, HeritageWe are a community village hall and a museum dedicated to John Ruskin, Donald Campbell and The History of Coniston
Ashton Central Mosque Charitable Trust
Heritage, ReligionTo provide a Mosque and Cultural Centre In Ashton-under-Lyne for the purpose of1 Advancing the Islamic religion2 Teaching the principles of the Islamic Faith3 Making provision for Islamic marriage and funeral ceremonies according to Sharia and the law of the land4 Advancing education in Islamic traditions and history
Facing History And Ourselves
Heritage, SocietyFacing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hatred. The curriculum resources and training combine academic rigour, emotional engagement and ethical reflection so that students learn to engage in civil discourse, learn critical thinking skills and develop civic agency to help create a more inclusive and empathetic society.
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.
Economic History Society
Arts, HeritageTHE ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY EXISTS TO:PROMOTE THE STUDY OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ESTABLISH CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ISSUE THE ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW;PUBLISH AND SPONSOR OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;HOLD AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE;TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING KINDRED PURPOSES.
City Discovery Centre
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote a greater appreciation and understanding of the historical, natural and built environments of Milton Keynes as a "new town" through various heritage, educational and community services. To promote Mitlon Keynes as a model of "new town" urban planning and as an aspirational city.Act as stewards for the Bradwell Abbey SAM (scheduled ancients monument) and heritage site
Jewish Literary Foundation
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe aim of the Jewish Literary Foundation is to stimulate and encourage the reading of books on every aspect of Jewish thought, life, literature and history and culture.
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Derby
Heritage, ReligionThe principal objective of the charity is to promote and advance the Sikh faith, history and culture within the Sikh and wider community in Derby and the surrounding area.
The Janus Foundation
HeritageThe Foundation focuses its support around five themes: history and archaeology, the environment, arts and culture, local community and medical research The Foundation prioritises projects which are focused in a radius around Newenden In Kent but it is not restricted by geography.