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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Medieval Settlement Research Group
Economic and community development, HeritageThe MSRG aims to increase public awareness of settlement history across AD400-1500 in the British Isles through publication, seminars and conferences. It aspires to influence national policies on recording, preserving and excavating medieval rural sites. The group is open to amateurs and professionals with interests in these aims. It offers small grants for fieldwork and conference attendance.
The Seven Dials Trust
HeritageTo enhance the environment, promote environmental improvements in Seven Dials and the surrounding conservation areas, protect and enhance the built heritage and to educate the public in matters relating to the history of the area and its heritage.
The Institute Of Jewish Studies
Heritage, ReligionLectures and seminars in Jewish history and culture and the promotion of the academic study of all branches of Jewish culture.
Devon And Cornwall Record Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society's New Series publications cover aspects of Westcountry political, social, religious, economic and maritime history. The Society publishes an annual volume which is sent to members on publication. Non-members may also purchase volumes. The Society's Collection of source material, mainly transcriptions of parish registers, is held at the Devon Heritage Centre for public use.
Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn / Anglesey Antiquarian Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Society's objects are the practical study of archaeology, natural science, art, literature, history and kindred subjects as far as they pertain to Anglesey, also the preservation of historical documents, ancient monuments, rare birds and plants and objects of geological or other scientific interest in the Island, and to foster public interest in and appreciation of these subjects.
Merthyr Tydfil And District Historical Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by promoting the study of the local history of Merthyr Tydfil and other relevant topics and to secure the preservation, restoration, enhancement and maintenance of buildings and features of historical and industrial interest and importance.
Rainhill Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureSeeks to enhance and preserve the history and surroundings of the township of Rainhill. Monitors planning applications. Also organises an annual gardening competition, and holds a programme of meetings throughout the winter season, open to all. New activities include an oral history project with sound recordings made by local people .Community-wide commemoration of local involvement in WW1
Linden Baroque Orchestral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureWe play music of the 17th and 18th century using original instruments and historically informed performance practices. We often play unperformed music or unusual repertoire. We give concerts for public entertainment and education. We normally give one concert a year for charitable fundraising. We give platform for students and those who wish to learn the techniques.
The Surtees Society
Charitable activities, Heritage.The advancement of public education in the region that constituted the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, especially by the transcription,editing,translating and publication of original historical documents. The word 'region' as defined covers those parts of England and Scotland between the Humber and the Firth of Forth on the east, and between the Mersey and the Clyde on the West.
National Association Of Mining History Organisations
Heritage, ProfessionsMining History
West Blatchington Windmill Society
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageOPEN WEST BLATCHINGTON WINDMILL TO THE PUBLIC ON OPEN DAYS AND SCHOOL AND OTHER PRE-BOOKED GROUPS AT OTHER TIMES. TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISPLAYS ON MILLING AND LOCAL HISTORY.TO RAISE MONEY FOR MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION.
Hailsham Historical And Natural History Society
HeritageManagement of our Heritage Centre Museum located in the Town Centre and Custodians of the artifacts, documents, photographs and displays. The Society holds monthly meetings with guest speakers and occasional guided walks in the locality and other related activities.
Shropshire Archaeological Society
Charitable activities, Heritage1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION IN SHROPSHIRE.2. THE PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUITIES IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE.
Veerashaiva Samaja Of United Kingdom
Arts, HeritageTo promote the teachings of Jagadguru Basaveshwara through history, language, art and music, and the traditions and beliefs of veerashaivas in the equality of all human beings irrespective of gender, colour, creed, race, religion or status.
Islington Mental Health Forum
Beneficiary group, Environment, Health, Heritage, HousingThe Islington Mental Health Forum liaises Royal Commissioners, views, needs of mental health , Health events, food recycle, prepare docs for court, travel to court,witness, copy and prep docs for cases. Help to those older, over 57, walks, history and museum trips. Design of art, walks asked for by elderly. Help homeless, children anti-abuse campaigns, use social media as FB, watch PO perversion
The Witley Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, HeritageProvides help for elderly and young people in need in the old historical ancient parish of Witley which includes the modern parishes of Milford and Witley.
Ventnor And District Local History Society
Arts, HeritageWe make available through our heritage museum artefacts the history of Ventnor and the Undercliff. The public can view our exhibitions, carry out research etc. Our archives now total over 10000 individual items. We also give lectures, film shows etc. Our aim is to inform, educate and promote an interest in local history.
Horsforth Village Historical Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageWe conduct research into local history and publish the results in books which we sell.We have a Museum, which opens at the weekend from April until the end of November and is run entirely by volunteers.Children from local schools and other groups visit to learn about local history.Talks to which the public are invited are held monthly.Fund raising coffee mornings are held monthly.
The Friends Of St Peter's Church,little Wittenham
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe charity exists to assist in the restoration and maintenance of St Peter's Church, Little Wittenham; and the advancement of the education of the public in the history and architecture of the church.
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HeritageA tourist village attraction,open weekends and Bank Hol.afternoons from Easter to end of Oct. Group bookings anytime during the year. Help given to family history research (connected with Cawthorne) Care of the collections. Annual Exhibitions. Monthly speakers to the Society during the closed period. Talks given to other societies. Fund Raising Events
Old Buckenham - Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareMonthly evening meetings for local women for friendship, fun and education.Outings to theatres, other WI groups,historical and educational establishments.Practical support for local projects in schools, church and village hall amenities.Run clubs for scrabble, darts and entire general knowledge quizzes.
Barnes And Mortlake History Society
Charitable activities, HeritageTo promote the advancement of the education of the public by the study of local history in the parishes of Barnes & Mortlake, by recording and where appropriate publishing the results of such study. To collect and preserve documents,pictures and other relics relating to Barnes & Mortlake. Also by organising meetings,exhibitions and visits to places of historical interest.
The Vanza Community Of South London
Heritage, Social welfareTo advance the Vanza religion that is practised by the members of the Vanza community settled in the UK.To promote education in the history and culture of the Vanza religion.To relieve poverty and sickness amongst members in UK and India.To promote harmonious community relations in London and other parts of the UK amongst people of all races, beliefs and culture.
Reading Foundation For Art
Heritage, ResearchThe 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
East Surrey Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageHold regular meetings about family, local and social history matters. Issue a quarterly Journal. Attend family history and heritage events to provide advice and information. Maintain a research centre, containing our unpublished research material and a library with a help desk for the use of members and the general public.Transcribe and publish family history records.
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.