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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.

The Anglo-Hellenic League

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Advancement of the education of the public in the science, art, literature, music, history, economics, philosophy, culture, way of life and other recognised subjects of the academic study of Greece.The relief of poverty and sickness with particular regard to persons who have suffered as a result of disasters whether in the United Kingdom or in Greece or elsewhere.

Latest Income: £22,409
Areas of Operation: Greece
Status: Registered
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Swanage Museum

Heritage

The aim of the organisation is to operate a museum and archive, for the benefit of all, but particularly the local population, incoming tourists and all those with an interest in the area. The focus of the organisation is and will be the history of Swanage and its environs.

Latest Income: £22,266
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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The Anglo-Portuguese Society

Heritage, Housing, Social care

To foster the historical and cultural links between Portugal and the United Kingdom through talks, lectures, visits, dinners and other social functions in honour of the Treaty of Windsor 1386 between Portugal and England, the world's oldest treaty of alliance. In addition the Society provides financial assistance to childrens' homes and charities in Portugal on a charitable basis.

Latest Income: £22,239
Areas of Operation: Portugal
Status: Registered
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Farnborough Symphony Orchestra

Arts, Heritage

Founded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has a long history of performing a varied programme of orchestral music to a high standard in the local community. It presents four concerts each season under a professional conductor, often featuring young soloists at the outset of their careers.

Latest Income: £22,228
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust

Facilities, Heritage

To preserve for the benefit of the people of Oxfordshire and of the nation at large, whatever of the English historical, architectural and constructional heritage may exist in Oxfordshire in the form of buildings and also any garden or plant or machinery irrespective of whether it is associated with a building of particular beauty or historical, or architectural, or constructional interest.

Latest Income: £22,172
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Lewes-The Lewes Civic Society

Associations, Economic and community development, Heritage

The society's objectives are to stimulate public interest in the beauty, history and character of the town of Lewes and its surrounding area; to organise concerted action for protecting and enhancing the townscape of Lewes and the architectural, visual and historic interest of Lewes and the surrounding area and for preserving free access to the latter; and to co-operate with kindred societies. It

Latest Income: £22,062
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Houghton And Wyton Memorial Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

The charity runs the local Memorial Hall which consists of a large main hall plus a meeting room. Main users/activities are:a)Village-run societies: toddlers, over 60s, WI, history, Craft and angling societiesb)Commercial Users: ballet, ballroom dance, fitness groups including yoga, zumba, pilates, karate, others requiring a meeting room

Latest Income: £22,024
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Dorset Family History Society

Beneficiary group, Heritage

(a) To promote and encourage the public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to the County of Dorset.(b) To promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

Latest Income: £21,928
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Redruth 2000

Economic and community development, Heritage

PROMOTE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY RELATING TO LOCAL HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREPROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE IN OR AFFECTING THE AREASECURE PRESERVATION ETC OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTERST IN THE AREA

Latest Income: £21,773
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Hornsey Historical Society

Arts, Education, Heritage

Encouraging and enabling local history research in Hornsey parish, part of Haringey. Publishing original research for educational use, an annual bulletin and four newsletters for members.Sales of publications to general public. Talks to local schools and community organisations. Acquisition and preservation of archive material and advice to general public on local history issues. Monthly lectures.

Latest Income: £21,760
Areas of Operation: Haringey
Status: Registered
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March And District Museum Society

Education, Heritage

Preserving the history of March & District in the form of artefacts, photographs and documents. Making this information available to the general public during our regular opening times, via the Internet, mail or telephone, by specially arranged group visits from schools and other groups and by outreach. We also engage academically and socially with other local groups.

Latest Income: £21,584
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Museum Society Of Exmouth

Heritage

Exmouth Museum preserves artefacts for the history of Exmouth. These are displayed for residents and visitors to the town to see on their visits. Groups are also able to visit the museum for tours and guided information. Talks are given to outside organisations and there are information and educational packs.

Latest Income: £21,440
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Bristol Naturalists' Society

Arts, Heritage

Organises walks and talks, carries out surveys and research into the natural history of the region, publishes two journals annually, the Avon Bird Report, and Nature in Avon, supports other conservation activity in the region.

Latest Income: £21,424
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Irish Genealogical Research Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage

To promote and encourage the study of Irish genealogy and to collect books and manuscripts of genealogical value.Has a library of books and documents relating mainly to Irish Family History, currently in store. Materials can be retrieved upon request by members.Publishes some records relating to Irish Family History on Society's website.For details see the Society's website.

Latest Income: £21,419
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Heatons-Reddish Group U3a

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Leisure, Research

Classes in Architecture, Art, Bird Watching, Current Affairs, Crafts, Drama, Family History, Gardening, Heritage, Line Dancing, Literature, Music Appreciation, Play Reading, Poetry, Science, Singing, Ukulele, Walking, Writing; theatre visits and interest holidays, Philosophy, Conversational Spanish.

Latest Income: £21,181
Areas of Operation: Stockport
Status: Registered
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Beit Klal Yisrael

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion

To advance religion in accordance with the Jewish faith by the provsion of a synagogue for the purpose of pubic worship and to advance education amongst children and adults in conetmporary Judaism, Jewish history, culture, theology and literugy and the understanding of multi-cultural Judaism.

Latest Income: £21,094
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Village Hall (stretton On Dunsmore)

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

The village is a thriving community (approx 500 dwellings and 1200 residents). Many residents support the hall and it is key to village life. The hall is used by 16 regular groups including, Indoor Bowls, Karate, Keep Fit, Scouts, History Society, Parent and Toddler group, Dancing etc plus numerous ad hoc functions. There is a successful amateur Dramatic group with an active youth section.

Latest Income: £21,043
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Frome Society For Local Study

Charitable activities, Heritage

FSLS is concerned wth Environment/Conservation/Heritage and organises a series of educational walks around Frome during the summer.which are designed to help residents/other groups appreciate the economic and social history of the town and the fine selection of Frome's magnificent buildings.Helps Charities and other voluntary bodies,makes Grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research.

Latest Income: £21,025
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Arnside/silverdale Aonb Landscape Trust

Charitable activities, Heritage

To work for the public benefit in creating environmental awareness and in stimulation and encouraging an understanding of and active involvement in the protection, conservation, and practical improvement of features of general and public amenity or historical interest within the landscape,and in doing so provides grants to assist in the process.

Latest Income: £20,965
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Business Archives Council

Heritage

To promote the preservation of business records of historical importance. To supply advice and information on business archives and modern records. To encourage interest in and study of business history and archives. To provide a forum for the custodians and users of business archives.

Latest Income: £20,824
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Compton's Yard Charitable Trust

Arts, Heritage

To provide facilities and amenities for social welfare, particularly a centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Llanidloes and the neighbourhood, without discrimination of any kind, and to provide education, particularly in the arts and with special regard to the history, crafts and culture of the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £20,522
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Pocklington Canal Amenity Society

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

a) To promote the restoration and preservation of the canal for the benefit of the local community and the general public at large, and to encourage its use for navigation and the general public in their leisure time.b) To stimulate public interest, education and appreciation of the beauty, history, flora and fauna and structures of the Pocklington Canal and its environs

Latest Income: £20,000
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Ledbury And District Society Trust Limited

Economic and community development, Heritage

Preservation of the historical appearance of Ledury and the surrounding villages.

Latest Income: £19,845
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Holmesdale Natural History Club

Arts, Heritage, Research

Monthly lectures on natural history, physical sciences, local history and archeaology. Monthly walks and / or outings to places relevant to the Club's interests, mainly in the Reigate / Redhill area in particular and east Surrey in general. Research by members and non-members. Care of our Museum and library.

Latest Income: £19,819
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Family History Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage

Make library and other resources available, and offer help and advice to those interested in researching their family history, particularly in respect of records relating to the county of Derbyshire.

Latest Income: £19,749
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
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.