Heritage Charities That specialise in History

To advance the education of the public community within the City of Plymouth, the surrounding county of Devon and worldwide for the public benefit in relation to culture, the arts, history and heritage in particular but without limitation through the museum, galleries and archival facilities at The Box museum and St Lukes Church premises in the city of Plymouth

In the charity's area of benefit - to promote high standards of planning and architecture; to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest; to maintain the character of the area, with its social fabric, collection of ancient shops and gentlemen's clubs; to educate the public in the geography, history and architecture of the area.

The Company's objects and principal activities are to advance the education of the public and in particular of Greek Nationals in Great Britain by promoting the study of Greek art, drama, dance, literature, history, customs and traditions.

The object of The Polish Saturday School in Reading is to advance education of young people between the ages of 4 and 20 in Reading and in surrounding areas, in Polish language, literature, history, geography, culture, tradition and Christian values.

The preservation conservation protection and restoration for public benefit of any building of historic architectural artistic or scientific interest and importance. The preservation protection conservation and restoration for public benefit of furniture pictures historic records books manuscripts. The advancement of the education of the public in buildings of historic architectural interest

To advance education by the establishment and maintenance of a museum in particular but not exclusively for the presentation and display of internal combustion and steam engines along with examples of the application of those engines. To advance the education of the public in the history of the development of steam and internal combustion engines in the United Kingdom

Since its launch in 1976, History Workshop Journal has become one of the world's leading historical journals. Through incisive scholarship and imaginative presentation it brings past and present into dialogue, engaging readers inside and outside universities. HWJ publishes a variety of essays, reports and reviews, ranging from literary to economic subjects, local history to geopolitical analyses.

Our charity holds meetings at its rooms for the reading of original papers, discussions and lectures, it holds an annual exhibition, field meetings and workshops. It publishes a journal and entomological text books. It makes available a library and collections of entomological specimens. These activities have the object of promoting, advancing and diffusing research in biological science.

A- To promote and advance the study of family history and genealogy with particular reference to the county of Oxfordshire. B- To locate, preserve, publish where applicable and make available relevant documents and archival material. C- Hold regular meetings, produce three journals per year and attend other societies and organisations fairs.

We are a small independent folk museum run by volunteers for the past 35 years and located at the High House Methodist Chapel .We provide a sense of place for those who live and visit Weardale by telling the stories of its history and heritage. We provide a family history service using our 70,000 database of Weardale families and we hold extensive collections of Weardale photographs and artefacts.

The aims of Blandford Museum are to record, conserve and display all aspects of the prehistory and history of Blandford and the surrounding region, and to bring the records and displays to the attention of the public. Recording is accomplished by maintaining archives and library facilities and making these available to the public; display of Blandford history is managed by means of exhibitions.

(1) - The restoration, preservation, operation and display of its steam locomotives, which includes LMS Princess Coronation Class Pacific 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland";(2) - The restoration, preservation, display and where appropriate, the operation of its rolling stock;(3) - The operation of the West Shed Museum, which aims to exhibit the full history of the LMS pacific class locomotives.

The museum will be a community hub / exhibition space for celebrating our history, traditions and heritage. Our activities include open days, family heritage days, school workshops, guided walks, research groups and oral history projects. Our ethos is inclusive. We aim to provide life-long learning opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds and foster a sense of belonging and well-being.

To further the understanding of the role and history of the Royal Air Force in peace and war through publications, seminars and educational and charitable grants.

Seaton Sluice Community Association own and manage the local Community Centre offering a range of leisure activities and educational courses. Community groups and local people are able to hire the premises and activities range from parent and toddler groups and youth clubs to the Women's Institute. Activities are as varied as Yoga, Craft Club, Woodworking,Choirs and the local history society.

To advance the education of the public in the subject of the history of the Dartmoor Hill Ponies and any matters pertaining to animal welfare through social media/website, face to face events and work experience placements. Attending to Hill Ponies in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage. We have run gelding clinics.

The advancement of the education of the public by providing and maintaining a museum of artefacts and specimens relating to the natural sciences, natural history, archaeology, literature, music, the fine art and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating in particular to the Island of Portland.

Advancing education in Tamil language, literature, music, culture, history, traditions and supplementary support for school subjects; relieving poverty, sickness and distress through the provision of advice, information and other assistance; providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, recreation and leisure-time occupation of children, young people and older people.

To educate the public by establishing within the Barrow, Furness and Cartmel areas of Cumbria one or more operational or static museums of transport history and archaeology covering all aspects of road transport.

To encourage and promote knowledge of archaeology, ethnology, history, natural history and kindred sciences painting and arts and crafts especially in relation to the parish of Verwood, Dorset.

The Foresters Heritage Trust was been set up to formally open a museum and maintain the history of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society Limited which was founded in 1834. In addition it provides an archive service to academics and members of the public researching social history and/or investigating family backgrounds. This service responds to enquiries received from around the world.

Community-based Flexible Learning Programme; English with Life in the UK, Food Safety & Hygiene, Video Editing, Music & Writing, Computer & Employment Training with placement, Job Search for the local community open to all age. Publication of Dual Language Magazine, Cultural & Educational Activities, Oral History of Bangladeshi in Greater Manchester produced 50 videos and published a history book.

international body representing family history member societies and their members in encouraging promoting and fostering the study of family history genealogy and heraldry

Promotion of Lectures, publications etc on the history and archaeology of Leicestershire & Rutland

The Adnams Community Trust supports good causes within 25 miles of Southwold. Grants range from £100 to £2,500. National charities may apply providing the grant is for use exclusively within the Adnams Community Trust catchment area. Grants are made under the headings of Health & Social Welfare, Education, Recreation, The Arts, Buildings/Community Facilities, History, Environment/Conservation.