Heritage Charities That specialise in History

To promote high standards of planning and design.To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Bollington.To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic and public interest.

Lectures, Supplying Information, Education on Local History

To advance the education and appreciation of the public in the natural history of the North West in all its aspects, the protection of the environment, the protection of flora and fauna and such other related subjects as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion from time to time determine.

Dame Elizabeth Gresham Trust. This bequest was made to Henfield in the 17th century and is managed by 8 trustees. The charity's principal income is from the grazing rent of two fields in Henfield and this income is distributed to organisations helping those in need at an annual church service which takes place on All Saints Day, 1st November.

The charity promotes and encourages the study of archaeology and local history in South West Hertfordshire through a programme of lectures and events, such as excavations, visits to locations of archaeological and historical interest, and the production of a regular newsletter.

The charity supports students attending the secondary phase Academies in Weston-super-Mare by providing grants for Humanities based field trips/visits covering historical, archeological, geographical, conservation and environment curriculum study or projects.

The preservation of the Old Rectory, a listed building, in Carshalton, London Borough of Sutton and educating people about the building, its owners and its place in local history.

Regular Monthly Meetings, typically with a speaker talking on some aspect of Local History

TO RECORD AND PRESERVE MEMORIES OF YORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FUTURE COMMUNITY

Aims: To stimulate public awareness and appreciation of the beauty, history and character of Beccles and its surroundings.To conserve the architectural heritage of the town, its streetscape and its conservation area and to work for an enhancement of the town by encouraging good development.To stimulate awareness of the impact physical developments have on the life of Beccles and surroundings

St. Clement's Church in Cambridge is a building of considerable historical and architectural importance. The Friends of St Clement's Church supports the preservation of the building to enable the building to be used by the Anglican congregation and allow public access to the building.

Rock Around the Hills was formed in order to create an exhibition and on-line digital archive, working with the local community to focus on the little-known story of rock music performances from the late 1960s to early 1980s in the town of Great Malvern in Worcestershire. The project encourages and supports the local community to care about and conserve this aspect of their local history.

We have had a joiner install 'protectors' surrounding 2 valuable paintings to protect them from any wilful damage whilst on display in the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, Cumbria. We are members of BAFM and local History Groups and invite and pay for Lectures at The Beacon Museum.

The Object of the charity is to advance the Christian religion, and to aid the preservation and adornment of St.Johns Church, Boreham and general maintenance of the Church, its ornaments and furnishings, and also the general maintenance of the church yard: to promote public interest in the church, its history and its work

The charity provides an annual series of lectures on local history, exhibitions of photographs, organizes trips to places of historic importance and takes part in several conferences in the area. We hold, bi-annually, a very successful open day, in conjunction with the new borough museum.

The objects are to assist in the restoration, preservation, improvement, maintenance and conservation of Exeter Dissenters' Graveyard and to advance education in the graveyard and an understanding of the history and heritage of the graveyard.

Talks, visits and discussion groups.

To promote for the public benefit the study of Algeria, including the study of its languages, arts and cultures and of its historical, political, social, economic, anthropological and geographic aspects.To encourage the dissemination and exchange of relevant information, and to foster and encourage research.

To improve, protect and preserve for the benefit of the public, the country town/village of ECKINGTON & DISTRICT.

To advance education for the public benefit in the historical heritage of Garstang and its surrounding villages. Providing a heritage centre for the inhabitants of, and visitors to, Garstang and its surrounding area to enable the community, educational establishments, voluntary and other organisations to share in the preservation of the Heritage of Garstang and District.

We provide financial support for aspiring and talented journalists, and hold an annual lecture in Sarah Hughes's name at the History of Medicine Society at the Royal Society of Medicine. This event includes the presentation of The Sarah Hughes Trust Prize, an award set up to recognise exceptional journalism that exposes false or misleading information, so-called fake news, in health or medicine

Conservation, funding and the production of historic information relating to the industry.

We assist the P.C.C. of St Marys Handsworth to maintain and preserve the 12th century church which is grade II* English Heritage, and collect funds as a reserve to meet future expenses for same and we work for the public benefit, especially local inhabitants by stimulating interest in the upkeep of St Mary's Church and in its history, especially with James Watt, Matthew Boulton and William Murdock

The Charity provides education and training relating to the archaeology and history of the Yorkshire Dales landscape. It supports community research projects and aims to improve public knowledge and understanding of the heritage of the area.

For the benefit of the residents of the civil parish of Boxford, West Berkshire and its adjoining parishes, the charity researches and provides information about local heritage, including archaeological excavations, exhibitions, talks and guided walks; as well as free admission to heritage assets, artefacts, photographs and records. The involvement of local schools and colleges is welcome.