Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Learned Society for the study of the archaeology, history, geography, natural history of the Levant.-Publish journal PEQ;-Publish Research volumes;-Hold regular free lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and courses at the premises and other venues-Give annual research grants;-hold research collections and literacy accessible to members-provide training for student volunteers

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN LOCAL HISTORYTHE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF A MUSEUM IN BUILDINGS LOCATED ON A SITE AT 9 -11 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK IP18 6HZ FOR THE RECEPTION AND DISPLAY OF OBJECTS OF ANTIQUITY, CURIOSITY, RARITY OR LOCAL INTEREST.

Bensham Grove Community Centre is a Grade II listed building and gardens, conserved by the trustees, of historical significance holding original Georgian and Arts and Crafts features. The Centre is a venue for community activities and groups to meet, it is a venue for Adult learning courses and workshops and it hosts events throughout the year to include the diverse community it serves.

The principal activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the natural history and geology of Dorset.

The Soldiers Of Gloucestershire Museum exists to collect, conserve & display objects relating to The Gloucestershire Regiment & The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, for the benefit of the citizens of Gloucestershire, Bristol and the general public, in particular the collections are used in support of the national curriculum and furtherance of study of the military history of Gloucestershire.

1) Tours of historic, restored water mill - to public and educational groups. 2) Mount exhibitions in Art Gallery by a range of artists including community groups. 3) Educate the public in the history of the architecture of the mill, mills in general and an appreciation of the arts. 4) Provide space in Mill buildings for artisan crafts, workshops, food retailers, cafe/restaurant and gift shop.

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE ART FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH THE SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL WORKS OF SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL VALUE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES, THROUGH THE USE OF NON-CONTACT RECORDING AND DOCUMENTATION METHODS.

Awards Main Foundation Grants to help women in the final year of a PhD.Awards Emergency Grants to graduate women on a post graduate course who then face an unforeseeable financial crisis.Awards Theodora Bosanquet bursaries are offered annually to women graduates whose research in History or English Literature requires a short residence in London.

Art History Link-Up (AHLU) offers free-of-charge accredited Art History courses to state school students, taught in galleries, schools and online. Art History A level is taught in less than 1% of state schools. Yet we have taught over 600 young people from diverse backgrounds, from 300 state schools across the UK. Our students are transforming the sector and securing a vibrant future for the arts.

The charity provides a museum of local history for Marlow and District, based in the Peacock Room at Court Garden, Pound Lane, Marlow, Bucks.

A) 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.

Preserving and maintaining historical buildings in Herefordshire and making grants to individuals and organisations in the furtherance of education in traditional crafts and handicrafts.

The main focus of the charity is to promote reading, writing and speaking Arabic and other languages. Courses are offered for free for the local community on various subjects pertaining to history, global cultures, British values. Activities are offered for youngsters including social events, football, food and various programmes.

Fund-raising including applying for grants.Management, maintenance and development of the site of Evesham Abbey.Organising and coordinating activities to encourage appreciation and understanding of the history and function of Evesham Abbey.

The Greater Manchester Transport Society exists to maintain a museum for the purpose of advancing the education of the public in the nature of public transport within the United Kingdom and the historical development of all aspects of such public transport with particular emphasis upon the historical aspects of road passenger transport in the counties of Greater Manchester Cheshire and Lancashire.

The WMHBT was established in 1985, with specialists in the field of building conservation serving as Trustees. It's purpose is to safeguard buildings, at risk, within the West Midlands that are of historical or architectural importance. Where this cannot be achieved by simply raising awareness to the issues the Trust will consider carrying out a conservation project itself.

The Society's core activities are to support and publish research into maritime areas by means of inter alia producing The Mariner's Mirror; supporting conferences; making an award for the best book published on maritime history in the previous year, delivering an annual lecture; developing the Society's website and administering the Save The Victory Fund and the Macpherson Fund.

To advance the education of the public in geology, palaeontology, geomorphology and natural history of the coast and adjacent areas at Charmouth and to maintain a centre at Charmouth for education and information to encourage management of the coast and adjacent areas.

To establish and maintain a museum dedicated to the gynaecological anatomy and its place in science, culture, society and history.

To promote and encourage the study of Iran, its history, civilisation and culture in all periods, including the archaeology of Iran

To secure for the public benefit, the preservation, protection and improvement of listed buildings adjoining Tewkesbury Abbey. To educate the public in the history architecture and natural history of the area around Tewkesbury by the running of a museum.To provide a community and pleasure garden for the residents of Tewkesbury and its visitors.

Operating The British Schools Museum, a museum of the history of elementary education within a group of Grade II and II* Listed buildings (dating 1837 to 1905). Artifacts and documents collection relating to the education and social history of childhood. Volunteering opportunities, education programmes for schools and outreach programmes. Fundraising programmes of talks, concerts and other events.

To preserve for the benefit of the townspeople of the District of Colchester and North East Essex......whatever of the historical,architectural and constructional heritage may exist in and around the District.....in the form of buildings....of particular beauty or historical or constructional interest.

The Marc Fitch Fund supports research and publication, chiefly in the local and regional history of the British Isles, in the fields of Archaeology, History, Historical Geography, History of Art and Architecture, Heraldry and Genealogy.

The main purpose of the charity is to educate the public in the history of historic military vehicles, primarily concerning the Second World War, and to preserve and restore and maintain historic military vehicles and related equipment.