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Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Discover 1,157 Heritage charities that specialise in history. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,157
Charities
£2,748,266,778
Total Income
£758,352
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Bredgar Village Hall

Associations, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

THE VILLAGE HALL IS THE MAIN PUBLIC AMENITY IN THE VILLAGE. IT IS USED EVERY DAY DURING TERM TIME BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL FOR LUNCHES, PHYSICAL TRAINING AND ASSEMBLIES. OTHER REGULAR USERS ARE THE KEEP FIT CLUB, THE BOWLS CLUB, THE JUDO CLUB, THE WI AND THE HISTORY SOCIETY. IT IS ALSO HIRED BY THE CRICKET CLUB AND THE CHURCH. THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE

Latest Income: £30,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Family History Society Of Cheshire

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage

Advances the education of the public in the study of Family History in all its many aspects. There are groups who meet throughout Cheshire and elsewhere.

Latest Income: £29,875
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Burford Tolsey Museum And Archive

Heritage

Mission Statement : The Burford Tolsey Museum & Archive exists to serve the interest of the people of Burford and the general public in the in the cultural heritage of the Town and neighbourhood, by preserving and exhibiting collections that aim to convey its unique and remarkable history.

Latest Income: £29,624
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Congleton Museum Trust

Heritage

Presenting and interpreting the heritage of Congleton and surrounding area through its collections to residents and visitors by permanent and temporary exhibitions; delivering effective educational and research opportunities for all ages and abilities; collecting and conserving objects associated primarily with the history of the area to support the Museum's educational and learning activities.

Latest Income: £29,624
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Navasartian Charity Trust

Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion, Social welfare

To advance the education of the public about Armenia, its people, history, litriture, language, institutions and its intelectual artistic and economic life.To relieve or assist in the relief of poverty amongst the Armenians living in the U nited KingdomTo provide for the upkeep furnishing and repair of any Armenian Church established in the Un ited Kingdom

Latest Income: £29,358
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Essex Society For Archaeology And History

Arts, Heritage

i) to promote study of archaeology & history in historic county of Essexii) to publish such studies in Society journal and other mediaiii) to organise lectures visits etc for members & public, & to educate wider community in matters of common concerniv) to provide library facilities for members & public

Latest Income: £29,314
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Essex Society For Family History

Beneficiary group, Heritage

Collection and transcription of original source material in the Essex Record Office, in Essex churches and churchyards, in Essex parish registers etc. Production of CDs of this material to widen access to these records.Monthly meetings and talks on local and family history at four venues across Essex.Attendance/promotion of Fairs / Open Days at Libraries and similar institutions.

Latest Income: £28,794
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire Family History Society

Beneficiary group, Heritage

The Society covers the ancient county of Lincolnshire and exists to aid anyone with ancestors from Lincolnshire. We accept members from anywhere in the world; hold local meetings; work at local record repositories to help preserve and make accessible archive material. Our research centre is a repository for the results of our own work and a place where members and non-members may come to research.

Latest Income: £28,729
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Victoria County History Of Essex Trust

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

To increase public awareness of history in Essex and in particular of the existence and activities of the Victoria County History of Essex; and to raise funds to support the research and writing of the VCH Essex.

Latest Income: £28,725
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Growler Group

Heritage

The object of the group shall be to preserve, restore, exhibit and operate for the benefit of the public ex British Rail Class 37 (English Electric) diesel locomotives (s) of historical interest.

Latest Income: £28,650
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Lowestoft And East Suffolk Maritime Society

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Heritage, Housing, Social care

We provide manpower and resources to maintain buildings and run museum, provide projects for schools & pre-school groups, care homes, clubs etc, open 7 days week to general public. Supply information on maritime matters and local history in answer to enquiries from around the world.

Latest Income: £28,606
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Shakespearean Authorship Trust

Arts, Heritage

To advance education and learning with particular reference to the social, political and literary history of England in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the authorship of the literary works commonly attributed to William Shakespeare, the charity holds conferences and other suitable events and projects, bringing together individual researchers and members of the public to explore these subjects.

Latest Income: £28,527
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Leicestershire And Rutland Family History Society

Beneficiary group, Heritage

Providing help and support for people wanting to discover their ancestors and to provide a resource centre for that purpose.

Latest Income: £28,443
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The St Albans And Hertfordshire Architectural And Archaeological Society

Heritage

To promote public interest in, and improve public knowledge of, the architecture, archaeology and history of St Albans and Hertfordshire. To work to secure the protection of monuments, structures or other features of architectural, historical or archaeological interest in the area. To encourage the preservation of written documents and materials of historical interest.

Latest Income: £27,797
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Honourable Society Of Cymmrodorion

Arts, Heritage, Research

The promotion and discussion of Literature, History, the Arts and Science (including Social Science) in so far as they are of special interest to Welsh people

Latest Income: £27,621
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Higgs And Cooper's Educational Charity

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage

The charity provides grants to young people who live in or were born in Charlton Kings and are under the age of 25. These grants are made for educational purposes - e.g. funding towards National Curriculum history trips, music lessons, activities associated with Guiding and Scouting (such as international gatherings), support for university or college education.

Latest Income: £27,572
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Llanfair Caereinion Public Hall

Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

Llanfair Caereinion Public Hall & Institute is a community resource for the whole town and surrounding villages. Activities inc. library, polling station, WI, Merched y Wawr, Homely Club, Historical Soc., indoor bowls, pilates, yoga, choir, Welsh, Young Farmers, dance, drama, recording studio, concerts, Llanfair carnival, Christmas lights, wedding receptions, funeral teas, parties, etc.

Latest Income: £27,507
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Wakefield Unit 343 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Leisure

We help young people to gain experience and qualifications to help and guide them into responsible adulthood. The activities are mainly, sailing, canoeing, boating, engineering etc all under the supervision of well qualified volunteer instructors. Operations well established locally and have a long history. The unit supports community functions in addition to fund raising to maintain the unit.

Latest Income: £27,110
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Plaxtol Village Hall

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage

The Hall has been used as a meeting place for many residents sharing a common interest with other sections of the community.Our main users are:- a thriving nursery school, local history group, women's institute, men's society, amateur dramatics society, Plaxtol parish council, church youth group and a toddlers group.

Latest Income: £26,763
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Lawrence House Museum

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Lawrence House is a grade II listed building, owned by the National Trust and leased to Launceston Town Council for the provision of a museum of local history. The museum is run by volunteers and there is no charge for admission.

Latest Income: £26,696
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Chingford Historical Society

Arts, Heritage

Lectures are held on historical subjects. Coach tours are organised to places of historical interest. Publications on the history of Chingford are issued. Representations are made to local authorities on historic buildings and conservation areas.

Latest Income: £26,668
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Military Historical Society

Arts, Heritage

Promotes the study of the history of the uniformed forces of the crown by talk, discussions, visits to museums, an annual exhibition and the publication of a quarterly magazine & booklets on particular aspects of military history. Promotes the collection of objects of military interest.

Latest Income: £26,490
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Ashby-De-La Zouch Museum

Arts, Heritage

Permanent and temporary exhibitions and displays on Ashby-de-la-Zouch and its neighbourhood. Regular guided walks. Evening classes, lectures, workshops. Publications of local history, including an annual magazine "Past and Present". Conservation and preservation of a local archive, including photographs, books, documents, newspapers, artefacts.

Latest Income: £26,489
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Malvern Museum Society Limited

Education, Heritage

To establish, maintain and equip premises for use as a local history museum for the benefit of the general public including school parties for educational purposes and local history research.

Latest Income: £26,413
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Littleover Grange Hall Community Centre

Arts, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfare

We run a Community Hall which accommodates a variety of clubs and associations including; Derby Sketching Club, Derby Ramblers Association, Derby and District Fuchsia Society, International Friendship League, Littleover Historical Society, Cabaret Theatre Dance, Slimming World. We also accommodate various individual groups. Also hosting our own Horticultural Show and Littleover in Bloom.

Latest Income: £26,353
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many history heritage charities are there in the UK?

There are 1,157 registered history heritage charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the history 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 history heritage charities?

History 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 history heritage charities?

Across all history 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 history heritage charities?

History 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.