Heritage Charities That specialise in History

The objectives of Pennine Heritage remain the promotion of the social, physical and cultural history of this distinctive area through the publication of interpretive material and direct action where necessary and feasible to protect the special landscape features and built environment.

BISI is dedicated to advancing research and public education about Iraq in the areas of the arts, humanities and social sciences. The charity's activities include: giving grants to support research and outreach projects; publishing the journal IRAQ and texts on Iraq's history and culture; arranging public lectures and study days; and a Visiting Iraqi Scholarship Programme.

The provision and maintenance of a museum in or near the City of Ely for the public exhibition of articles illustrative of the history of Ely and the fenland, and specimens of the fine and useful arts, ethnology, archaeology, geology, botany and natural history. The extension and preservation of the collection. The provision of lectures and other facilities of education. The promotion of research.

To preserve the historical, architectural and constructional heritage of the Church of St Matthew, Brixton, for public benefit.

Restoration of the former Pleasley Colliery steam winding engines and ancillary equipment by voluntary group from the local and adjoining communities to form a museum including the social history of the area. A second group of volunteers are managing in conjunction with Derbyshire County Council the adjacent former colliery spoil heaps which is now a designated Country Park.

To promote, for the public benefit: the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment within the Moor Pool conservation area and also the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation through the use of community facilities as well as the advancement of education, including knowledge of the social, architectural history and heritage of the area.

Cambourne Church is a worshipping community committed to serving the needs of its community and has been involved in community based projects and activities throughout its history. We are currently working in partnership with a wide range of organisations to meet local needs.

A resource centre for environmental and historical education and interpretation, especially in relation to Richmond Park in Surrey, with a particular focus on those with special needs,ensuring that facilities are accessible to all.

The preservation of the Grade 2 listed Victorian pump house at Low Hall and its Marshall pumping engines and ancillary equipment; the creation and operation of a heritage museum on the site dedicated to the history of pumps and pumping, reciprocating steam engines, local transport, fire fighting and manufacturing in Walthamstow and the Lea Valley.

We run an independent local museum in Fleetwood, Lancashire. The museum will be a place of outstanding historical significance, to educate the young, remind the old and inspire future generations. It will also be integral to the heart of the community and offer a warm and friendly welcome where visitors can learn, engage and belong.

To preserve the historical architectural and constructional heritage of The Great Abbey Farm Strata Florida.To advance the education of the public of Strata Florida and its surrounding landscape and heritage

Heritage museum reflecting the heritage of the town of Crewe and its involvement in railway history.

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ISLES AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH BY THE MAINTENANCE AND EXHIBITION OF A COLLECTION OF WORKS OF ART, ARCHIVES, ARTEFACTS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, STILL AND MOVING IMAGES AND OTHER OTHER ITEMS RELATING TO THE BRITISH ISLES AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH

To educate the public and members of the armed forces in the history and accomplishments of The Royal Green Jackets by public exhibition of the CIO's collection and to add to, restore, preserve, document and interpret the material in its care.

The Charity's objectives are to promote and advance education in and appreciation of the Arts, in particular theart of photography, in particular but not exclusively by:The establishment and maintenance of an archive, collection and library of historical and contemporaryphotography, and;Providing support to contemporary photography artists through the awarding of grants and commissions

The charity's objects are to protect, preserve and promote for the benefit of the public the historical, architectural and constructional heritage existing in and around follies, grottoes and garden buildings. We publish "Follies Journal" annually, and "Follies" magazine.

The making of grants; to registered charities based in Suffolk and adjacent counties, to National charities; to the advancement of education and historical research relating to Sutton Hoo burial site; to further the education of children and young persons in Suffolk.

The principal objects of the Society are for the benefit of the people of The United Kingdom toadvance their education about Spain, it's people and cultures, it's history and literature, the language,their institutions and folklore, and it's economy, in order to promote understanding, knowledge andharmonious relations, and to educate similarly the people of Spain about The United Kingdom.

The Museum has been run by volunteers since 1972 and owns its 11-acre site. There is an admission charge and 22,000 visitors pa view 60 aircraft plus over 45,000 aviation artefacts. Aviation history in the eastern counties predominates in the collection. School, Scout and other social groups are welcomed throughout the year and members visit local residential care homes.

1.The relief of poverty, hardship & distress within UK & Overseas among members of the Rajasthani Community by provision of financial and/or material assistance. 2. Advancement of education within the UK in the history, languages, literature, art, music and dance of Rajasthan by such charitable means as trustees from time to time determine.

The objects of the Charity are for public benefit:-- advancing education, in particular without limitation in the history of the police and their interaction with the community, and- promoting civic responsibility and good citizenship, in particular but without limitation by protecting, celebrating and making available to the public key aspects of the heritage of policing in southwest England

The acquisition, restoration and exhibition to the public of rural bygones and items having a connection with social, domestic, craft, trade, industry, agriculture, rural history and social history( in Ramsey and the surrounding villages )

PRESERVATION OF 12TH CENTURY WATER POWERED CORNMILL

To advance education in, research into and knowledge and interpretation of the history and development of the town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire, for the benefit of the public in general and the inhabitants of Derbyshire in particular and for such purposes to provide and manage a heritage centre in Wirksworth with museum and related activities and facilities.

To advance the Christian faith by performing drama based on bible stories and historical Christian events, people and literature. Dramas are performed to the public, usually in Christian based venues, schools and prisons throughout the UK.