Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust
Arts, Heritage, LeisureThe Trust offers financial assistance to support education, culture and and historical research with a Polish focus. This includes supporting publications, exhibitions and symposia. There is a particular emphasis on Polish history since 1914 and the emigre movement.
The Ted Ellis Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageThe Ted Ellis Trust maintains a nature reserve at Wheatfen Broad, Surlingham in the Yare Valley SSSI in Norfolk with extensive walks open to the public all year round. The Friends of the Trust organise fund raising events and run courses, mainly on natural history. The warden also leads guided walks and give talks.
Clophill Heritage Trust
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe St Mary's Old Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and grade II listed monument halfway along the Greensand Ridge footpath. CHT will manage the restoration to provide access to a safe historic building and education about the church and local history. They will also provide accommodation, healthy activities and traditional (crafting, heritage, building and eco) education for all.
The Historic Towns Trust
HeritageThe advancement of education and knowledge through the support and promotion of research into the history and topography of cities and towns in Great Britain and by the dissemination of the results of such research, in particular by the publication of historic town atlases and other maps and related works.
World Tamils Historical Society
HeritagePromote Tamil culture and to preserve and interpret Tamil history and culture for education and enjoyment of present and future generations.
St Catherine Foundation
Heritage, ReligionPreservation of the monastery of Saint Catherine, its ancient manuscripts, icons & monastic traditions.
Friends Of Bath Abbey
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionPromotion of interest in the history, fabric, and ornaments of Bath Abbey, and collection of monies by subscription, donations, legacies, and events to enable grants to be made towards the cost of building works, refurbishments, replacements, and additions, as approved by the Parochial Church Council.
The Philological Society
Arts, HeritageThe objects of the Society are to investigate and promote the study and knowledge of the structure, the affinities and the history of languages. To this end it organises regular meetings and conferences, publishes a journal and supports the publication of academic books.
Saint Petrox Trust Lands
Heritage, Social welfareRelief of the poor and the support of ancient and historical buildings in the Parish of Dartmouth and particularly within the Parish of St Petrox, Dartmouth.
The Walpole Society
HeritageEncouragement of the study of the history of British Art by the publication of an annual volume containing transcriptions of original documents and the results of research into British Art.
St Andrew’s Church Hingham Charity
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareProvision of Christian Services and worship. Enabling baptisms weddings and funerals Serving the local community Connecting with the history and heritage of the church and community Encouraging Christian discipleship and commitmentChristian pastoral ministry to those of all ages but particularly children and the elderlySupport of the bereaved
The K1 Britannia Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe charity's objects are to advance the education of the public in the historical, cultural or nautical significance of any type of vessels which are of historical, educational or cultural importance, in particular but not exclusively by the acquisition, construction, completion, restoration and display to the public of such vessels.
Petworth House Tennis Court Limited
Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Charity promotes community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of Real Tennis. The Charity also promotes the conservation, preservation and improvement for the public benefit as a building of historic interest the Real Tennis Court at Petworth, and education of the public about the history and heritage of the building.
The Omnibus Society
Arts, HeritageStudy into road passenger transport history and current operations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. This includes access to an extensive timetable and library, organising visits and talks relating to the UK bus and coach industry. Assistance is given to those undertaking research projects to support education, the publication of journals, papers and a general interest in the subject.
Crawley Museums CIO
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance public education about the history, geography and all other studies relating to Crawley and district particularly by the maintenance of museums in the district of Crawley or any other property the Society may acquire.
The Deltic Preservation Society Limited
HeritagePreservation, restoration and operation of former British Rail 'Deltic' express diesel electric locomotives. Development and maintenance of historical records and educational facilities, including open day events at our purpose-built 'DPS Depot' at Barrow Hill Railway Centre. Promotion of operational/engineering aspects of 'Deltic' locomotives and their place in UK railway history to the public
Green Door
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareGreen Door is for everyone and provides accessible activities encouraging the use of our local green spaces. Our aim is to help reduce loneliness and isolation in our communities. We offer accessible and adapted cycling for 11 months of the year with seasonal canoeing/kayaking and archery. We also deliver monthly history walks and talks. Green Door is volunteer-led with 2 staff in support.
The Worcester Heritage And Amenity Trust Limited
HeritageWHAT runs Tudor House in Friar Street, Worcester. We keep a lovely Tudor building open to the public. We use displays and collections to explain the historic architecture of the house, the changing use of the building throughout its history and the heritage of Worcester.
The Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society
Arts, HeritageTo advance education for the public benefit in East Anglia by providing opportunities for members of the public to learn the Russian language and to engage in activities and events designed to enable them to develop a better understanding of the history, arts and culture of Russia.CamRuSS is an apolitical organisation and works without bias or taking political stances to achieve the objects stated
Milton's Cottage Trust (cio)
Facilities, HeritageTo promote for the public benefit, to advance the education and preserve, protect and maintain the structure, fabric andcontents of Milton's Cottage ( Grade I listed ) and its gardens ( Grade II registered) as a place of historic interest and museumdedicated to the life and works of the 17th century poet and parliamentarian John Milton.
Southampton Archaeology Society
HeritageHolds meetings with guest speakers on archaelogical subjects. Arranges study days on particular periods of history and outings to places of archaelogical importance & interest.
Blue Town Remembered
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe provision of Education in Local and National Heritage by providing a centre for a local history archive, facilities for local research a venue for lectures and conferences.Promotion of the arts by the provision of an art gallery, exhibition area, theatre, cinema and concert hall.Increasing the effectiveness of the charity by training & developing volunteers.
The Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation
Heritage, HousingCherishing the LegacyProviding a safe and accessible home at the Hunt House for the archives, memorabilia and artefacts from the life and history of Sir Henry Royce and the old Rolls-Royce company. Promoting the IdealsTo support excellence in engineering by a programme of awards, lectures, exhibitions and events to stimulate interest in engineering issues.
Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritageFormed in 1991 as a co-ordinating body with statutory authorities, commercial, charitable and volunteer bodies, groups and individuals with an interest in securing the protection and improvement of landscape and features of geological, geographical, archaeological, historical, ecological and architectural interest in and around the Yorkshire Wolds.
The British Society For The History Of Science
Heritage, ResearchThe society promotes and furthers the study of the history and philosophy of science through providing facilities, arranging meetings, promoting research and the publication of papers.