Heritage Charities That specialise in History

To advance the education of the public with regard to a history of Suffolk and the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway in particular by maintenance of a museum and by restoring and operating a demonstration railway, operations, equipment and engineering crafts.

To run the annual steam rally in order to advance the education of the public by increasing knowledge of and interest in historical road going and other steam engines , historic agricultural equipment and machinery and other traditional country activities.

The NBHT role is to protect, preserve and make available to the public the archives and artefacts which together make up the National Brewery Collection. To promote a greater understanding of the history of brewing and the role of public houses. To seek sources of funding as appropriate for repair and restoration of the archive and artefacts.

Benington Community Heritage Trust was formed in November 2007 to preserve for the benefit of the people of Benington village and the nation the historical, architectural and constructional heritage in and around Benington village. The first project being considered is the acquisition, restoration and adaptation of the redundant church of All Saints for a new use.

* Provide a community led Theatre venue* Share the history of The CHP & importance to British Film Industry* Promote theatrical arts* Build capacity & skills, inc opportunities for emerging artists & talent to develop performance, stagecraft, tech & theatre management* Promote health benefits (mental & physical) of engagement in Perf. arts* Build community thru volunteering & performance

Parallel Histories is a UK educational charity, founded in 2017, to improve the life chances of disadvantaged young people and promote social cohesion through innovation in humanities teaching. We empower teachers to teach controversial history by providing training, educational resources, and debating for young people. Through these three main activities, we work with over 1110 secondary schools.

We promote and expand public knowledge and appreciation of art, literature and social history from a female perspective, through restorations, exhibitions, and education and cultural initiatives. Calliope Arts is based in London and carries out many of its programmes in Florence, Italy.

The Armenian Institute is dedicated to making Armenian culture and history a living experience through innovative programmes, educational resources, workshops, academic events, exhibits and performances.

Find new uses for old buildings by adapting them to generate renewable energy. Current project: Howsham Mill, North Yorkshire, an 18th century watermill which we are restoring for use as an environmental study/community centre. The waterwheel plus two Archimedean Screw turbines will provide power for the building itself, and an income from electricity sales to support the project in the future.

Bethesda Foundation fosters personal development and income generation through the arts. It re-introduces local indigenous people to their (now extinct) /Xam heritage and contributes to South african history by exploring San mythology in contemporary quilts and prints which are sold to museums and corporations. The Bethesda Arts Centre's work includes poverty relief, social and health issues.

The organisation exists to celebrate the nineteenth century British author Jane Austen by: promoting the appreciation and study of the life, work and times of Jane Austen and her family; preserving the manuscripts, letters and memorabilia of Jane Austen and her family; continuing a programme of scholarly publications; and supporting the work of Jane Austen's House, Chawton.

The advancement of public education particularly in the History, Literature and Arts of the County of Devon, City of Exeter and of the South West of England generally and particularly by the provision and maintenance of a Library, Readiong Rooms and educational facilities and the advancement of heritage by the preservation of number 7 Cathedral Close Exeter for the public benefit.

The principal activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the history, economy, geology and other features of the Dudley Canal Tunnel and Inland Waterways. In furtherance of the objectives the charity operates passenger vessels through the Dudley Canal Tunnel and on other canals in the region.

The Ipswich Transport Museum exists to preserve the transport and engineering history of the Ipswich area. It does this through the operation of a Museum in Cobham Road Ipswich, through its website and the organisation of external events such as exhibitions, rallies, lectues and public acces to its archives.

To collect, preserve and display items relating to the History of the Regiment and to provide information to the public

The preservation of the unique 14th century Barn and promotion of knowledge of the history of its architecture,, agricultural landscape and people; through creation of a renowned centre providing for future generations

Guildford Area U3a organises in excess of 100 groups for persons retired or semi-retired. For an annual donation members are able to attend groups in Art,Crafts,Discussion,Drama,Games,Health Fitness & Leisure,History Languages, Literature, Music, Research and the Sciences.

Advancement of Bengali history/culture , heritage and tradition through several workshops, exhibitions and flagship annual festival. To provide and assist the facility for recreation, provide talented individuals platform to perform at a big stage with all support. To promote social bonding through several sporting and cultural events which integrates several ethnicities enhancing social bonding.

The Charity manages the Helena Thompson Museum in Workington on behalf of Allerdale borough Council. Through the organising, by WHG Ltd, of Outreach, educational, social, historical and cultural activities, it brings the heritage of Workington and district to as wide an audience as possible

The Gordon Bramah Charitable Settlement is a grants-based charity which predominantly donates to other charities. It is primarily, but not exclusively, interested in supporting charities or individuals based in the North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire area where the charity has its historical roots. Its priority is donating to capital projects rather than supporting ongoing expenditure.

The charity is constructing a British Railways standard class 3 steam locomotive. All locomotives of this class were scrapped at the end of the steam era on Britain's railways. The locomotive is of significant historical importance. It represents the last of a class of locomotives that were designed to operate on branch and suburban lines

The purchase of works of art or other objects of archaeological historical or scientific interest for the benefit of the public in the permanent collection maintained by Reading Borough Council

The Cromwell Museum Trust exists to: operate the Museum for the benefit of the Nation; advance the education of the public by supporting and raising the profile of the study, research and investigation of the life of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector; and to preserve and develop the Collections for the investigation of the history of the 17th century and of Cromwell's influecne and legacy.

The main activities of the CIO are the provision of courses and projects utilising historical and heritage related themes for people living with mental health issues, dementia, or experiencing isolation or loneliness. The CIO also provides activities for young people to learn from their peers, and also to provide training for carers on reminiscence therapy techniques.

The charity continues to raise money for the repair, restoration and redecoration of this 12th Century Parish Church in the 900th year of its foundation.