Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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The Langtree Parish Hall Fund
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureA well equipped community hall with entertainment and alchol license. Regular groups include skittles, short mat bowls ,history group, pantomime group, WI, and meeting place for Parish Council and other committees.Regular use also by local primary school.A venue also for family celebrations eg weddings and parties.Exhibitions and workshops are regularly held.
The Undercliffe Cemetery Charity
Facilities, HeritageFor the public benefit to operate maintain and preserve Undercliffe Cemetery for the following purposes:-1 As Open Space, 2.For the burial of the dead, 3. Its historical and natural heritage 4The maintenance of the graves and monuments therein
Sikh Learning Trust
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe charity assists in running classes in: Punjabi/Gurmukhi; Reading of Sikh scriptures; Sikh history and Kirtan. The charity funds the holding of religious services and prayer meetings, production of Sikh literature and holding workshops and courses to teach people about the Sikh way of life. The charity supports the production of pieces of Sikh art, digital productions, audio and videos.
The Friends Of Beverley Minster
Associations, HeritageThe presevation and adornment of Beverley Minster and the general mtce of the Minster, its activities and services, its ornaments and furnishings;To make gifts to the Minster which may be acceptable to the PCCTo promote public interest in the Minster its history and its work
Bushey Museum Trust
Arts, HeritageThe advancement of education in Bushey and district by the provision of a community museum and art gallery and local studies centre with material of archaeological, historical, artistic and social interest.
The Heritage Group, Bellingham
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the CIO is to advance education of the public in the history, archaeology, geography, the environment and related aspects of the North Tyne and Redesdale Valleys by in particular but not exclusively:a. the management of a heritage centre in Bellinghamb. the provision for education, study and other suitable facilitiesc. supporting and co-ordinating research and displays
Bow Village Hall And Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionThe Charity maintains and lets the property known as Bow Village Hall, it is used on a regular basis by various organisations including Pre-School Playgroup, Parochial Church Council, Scouts, Short Mat Bowling, Local History Society, Bow Water Works Committee, Parish Council and various health & fitness classes.The building is also let to individuals for private functions & fund raising events.
Oliver Ford Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, Housing, LeisureThe foundation applies income and capital in provision of grants to charitable organisations for the purposes of education, and housing and training for those with learning difficulties, the advancement of knowledge of the history and techniques of interior decoration, fabric design, other decorative materials and landscape gardening, including with reference to the work of Oliver Ford.
British Deaf History Society Limited
Health, HeritageTo promote and advance the interest in discovery, research and preservation of the histories of deaf people, their communities, culture and language, including promoting awareness of deaf history among members of the general public.
Pascal Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareDrama workshops for disadvantaged young people. Workshops for unemployed people which use drama techniques to help them find work. Working with volunteers to make accessible community theatre. Cooperating with other arts and educational organisations. Promoting New Writing. Creating projects exploring heritage and history. Producing new plays. Producing play readings. Training volunteers.
Homenetmen London
Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareThe Charity's objectives are to:- Educate the Armenian youth in high moral values through Scouting, sporting and social activities- Teach the richness of Armenian history, language, culture and heritage- Promote scouting and physical education amongst Armenians- Relieve poverty amongst Armenians living in the UK
National Youth Harp Orchestra Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage1. To advance education and to foster, promote and encourage the appreciation of harp music and the playing of the harp instrument and its history and heritage, through concerts, tuition and grants to aspiring harpists so they can develop their skills in harp playing; 2. to support such general charitable purposes as trustees deem appropriate by making donations to other charitable organisations
The Wimbledon In Sporting History Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureProtect, display and promote, the local Sporting History of Wimbledon and its immediate neighbours, based primarily, in and around Wimbledon. Primarily for historical and educational purposes. We will rely on volunteers and raise funds primarily via donations and grants, with a small element from the sale of products and memorabillia.
Mountain Heritage Trust
Heritage, LeisureAdvancement for the public benefit of education and training through knowledge and understanding about the history, heritage, skills and safe conduct of climbing, hill walking and mountaineering and the environments in which these activities take place.
Faculty Of The History Of Medicine And Pharmacy Of The Worshipful Society Of Apothecaries Of London
Heritage, ResearchThe Faculty organises eponymous lectures, part-time courses in the History of Medicine, a part-time courses in Ethics & the Philosophy of Healthcare, provides funding for undergraduates attending these courses and arranges joint meetings and symposia.
Bristol Cathedral Trust
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe Trust assists the Cathedral Chapter in maintaining the fabric of the Cathedral, advancing education in the role of the Church and the history of the Cathedral, and meeting the costs of maintaining the choral tradition. The Trust also assists in promoting the development of the Cathedral.
The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library And Museum
Arts, Heritage- collection and preservation of publications on Belarusian history and culture- preservation of archives and artefacts and development of Belarusian museum - enabling access to Belarusian cultural heritage- maintenance of reference collection for encouragement of Belarusian studies in the UK and abroad- contribution to events promoting Belarus
The Royal Regiment Of Fusiliers Museum (royal Warwickshire)
Armed forces, HeritageThe purpose of the charity is to operate the museum of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment and its successors in order to portray the story of The Regiment for the educational and informational benefit of all classes of visitor and to make this part of The County history available to all.
Penmaenmawr Historical Society And Museum
HeritageThe charity operates as a public interest body, providing to the general public information about the culture and history of Penmaenmawr.The charity also runs a museum.
East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited
HeritageThe charity aims to educate the public on technical matters relating to railways, their construction and maintenance, engines, steam tractions and engineering skills and the importance of the railway in the industrial and social history of the towns and villages on the line from Heywood to Rawtenstall.
The Essex Heritage Trust
HeritageTo help safeguard or preserve for the benefit of the public such land, buildings, objects or records that may be illustrative of, or significant to, the history of the County of Essex which enhance an understanding of the characteristics and traditions of the County.
Ensemble Cymru
Arts, Education, HeritageEnsemble Cymru is a professional orchestral ensemble which brings chamber music informed by Welsh culture, history and heritage to communities and schools across Wales including areas facing socio-economic deprivation.
The North York Moors Chamber Music Festival Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe main activity is to produce a chamber music festival during August featuring many concerts over a two week period and other concerts from time to time. The charity has a policy to undertake its activity within historical buildings within the North York Moors, in particular historic places of worship, when possible.
Valley Heritage
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchPreserve historical, architectural, constructional and natural or scientific heritage may exist in or near to the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire (in the form of buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest or ancient monuments and otherwise as shall be consistent with Valley Heritage's objects).Advance the education of the public in heritage.
The Benin Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, LeisureProvision of senior citizen support and volunteering, organizing youth mentoring and health promotion including sports and recreational services, delivering vocational education including entrepreneurship, film-making, arts and mother tongue language training , offering job-search, capacity building workshops, research , promotion of black history and other general charitable activities