Heritage Charities That specialise in History
Discover 1,157 Heritage charities that specialise in history. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Special Air Service Regimental Museum
Armed forces, HeritageProvision of a collection of unit items and assistance with research of a military historical nature.
The Campden Society
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, HeritageTo secure the protection of architectural & historical quality of Campden,its open spaces and its natural settingTo promote high standards of planning, architecture and landscaping in CampdenTo stimulate interest in and concern for the character & beauty of CampdenTo promote awareness of the climate emergency,push for zero carbon solutions and protect terrestrial biodiversity, within Campden
The Camden History Society
Arts, HeritageMonthly lectures on local history topics; bi-monthly newsletter; publications of research; annual coach trip to a venue of significance to the history of the borough.
County Council Of Clwyd Welsh Church Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareAdvancement of Education, relief of poverty, advancement of religion, relief in sickness, aid to elderly persons, aid for social, recreational, aesthetic, architectural, historical & scientific matters, medical research, probationers, visually impaired and emergency or disasters & other charitable organisations
Teifi Valley Railway Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public in the history of railways, in particular the branch lines in West Wales, by dispensing information and maintaining a collection of rolling stock.
The Hythe Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageProvides local events of interest to the population such as guided walks, research , lectures and exhibitions relevant to the history of the town and area. Monitor planning applications relating to Hythe to ensure high standards of planning and architecture . Carry out regeneration projects in neglected areas within the Town , working with the Town and District Councils.
Nottinghamshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageProviding advice and help to people researching their family history, both in the UK and world wide both via books and CDs of data re births marriages and deaths, and also individual enquiries. This service is not just limited to Society Members.
Society For The History Of Natural History
HeritageThe society is instituted for the historical and bibliographical study of the growth of all branches of natural history in all periods and cultures.
Spalding And District Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageExamining planning applications and writing submissions to them.Taking part in consultations on proposed developments in Spalding.Arranging visits to new/important/historical buildings. e.g. Spalding Power StationOrganising talks/discussions on topical events.e.g. recent archaeological excavations
Abthorpe Church Of England School
Education, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionMaintains the 16th Century school building left to the village by Mrs Jane Leeson's will of 1642.Now used as the village hall.
The Northamptonshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Executive Committee continues to promote the study of family history through various media. This includes monthly meetings at 2 locations and also online, our quarterly journal, attendance at fairs and through the Society website. We also transcribe original documents and record Memorial Inscriptions.
6th Hillingdon Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionScout activities including camping, hiking, swimming and weekly meetings doing art & craft, sport, cooking, knots etc. Badge work includes care for animals, first aid, music, hobbies, collecting, local history and religion. Local and London visits to places of interest and worship.
Friends Of Bowring Park
Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage'Friends of Bowring Park' founded 2 March 1989OUR PURPOSETo enable the park to be here in a meaningful way and speak up for its interestsWE BELIEVEThat the Park belongs to the Local People and should be looked after for all time to protect our History and Heritage, it has great potentialThat when children have a positive experience here it helps them develop into responsible citizens
The Police History Society
Charitable activities, Heritage, Saving of livesMakes grants to individuals (including loans) to support researchProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as umbrella or resource body.
Odinist Fellowship
HeritageThe aim of the Odinist Fellowship shall be to practise, promote and propagate Odinism. By Odinism is meant the original, indigenous form of heathen, polytheistic religion and spiritual beliefs, practised by the ancestors of the English and related northern European peoples, as embodied in the Eddas and as they have found expression in the wisdom and in the historical experience of those peoples.
Camelot Area U3a
Arts, Education, Heritage, LeisureArt; Bridge;Calligraphy; Craft; Creative Writing; Computing; History; French; Looking at Art; Literature; Mah Jong; Nature Walks; Piano Playing; Poetry; Rambling; Reading; Recorder; Scrabble; Looking At Art; Travel; Digital Photography; Wine Appreciation; Gardening; Early Dance.
Northern Mine Research Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ProfessionsThe Northern Mine Research Society is dedicated to the preservation and recording of mining history. As such the society makes grants to individuals and organisations in furtherance of these aims, as well as sponsoring or undertaking research itself. Research is published in the British Mining series of journals.
Biggin Hill Evening Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareVisits to places of interest and exhibitions. Guest speakers on antiques, fashion, legal matters, history, health and beauty. Craft activities such as card and patchwork etc. Social activities such as coffee mornings, garden parties and meals out. Interaction with other WI groups. Community involvement.
Durham Victoria County History Trust
HeritageTo promote and complete the Victoria County History of Durham and to assist and support the editor/team leader and the assistant editor/ team researcher to this end; to raise public awareness of local and regional history; to complete a history of Teesdale now in progress and to secure backing and finance for new areas of study in the future.
The Gloucestershire Naturalists' Society
HeritageMaintaining county recorders for collation of observations in all fields of natural history Publishing regular newsletters and publicationsMaintaining an active websiteRunning free public meetings on Natural History themes Running free public field trips to places of interest around the countyProvision of small grants in support of the Society's objectivesTraining young naturalists
Printing Historical Society
Heritageto promote and encourage the study and knowledge of and to foster and extend interest in the history of all forms and aspects of printing and associated activities, techniques, equipment, materials, organisation, and products
The Edith Catherine Cowley Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Hall is used for the benefit of the village. All village associations use the Hall, Youth Club, Scouts, Playtime, Bowls, Art, WI, Zumba, Pilates, Martial Arts, Theatrical Society, Gardening Association, History Society. Parish Council meetings are also held in the Hall, together with National Associations because of the Hall's geographical position.
Yarpole Village Hall
Facilities, Heritage, Leisureindoor bowling,art class,pilates, stretch health,yoga, tai chi, flicks in the sticks, arts alive,history group,talks,Amateur dramatics.
The Mendip Society
Environment, HeritageThe conservation and enhancement of the beauty and character of Mendip and the surrounding area with particular regard to landscape, wildlife habitat, archaeological, historical and natural features.
Greening Lamborn Trust
HeritagePROMOTION OF THE STUDY OF LOCAL HISTORY OF OXFORDSHIRE
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.