Heritage Charities That specialise in History

We hold regular educational meetings for members where Speakers talk on a variety of subjects. We also hold community focussed events such as Saturday market and Sunday brunch as well as weekly Chatter Cafe and Soup Club offering affordable meals, companionship and informal support. Our premises are available for hire, such as history society talks.

womens institute. We are a group who have many activities and we invite speakers for learning about different topics. Our activities include, crafts, art, singing, drama, baking and many other different subjects. We also have speakers on history, celebrities , exercise, dance and choirs. There are many outings to theatres, gardens, castles and craft centres.we attend many events to raise fund

Preservation of the historical, architectural and functional heritage of Cobham Mill and its machinery.

Meetings for educational/historical talks. Research on local issues. Conservation of historical artefacts namely photos.

Monthly meetings are held with speakers/demonstrators covering various subjects - educational and/or artistic. Visits are made to historical buildings and gardens and to various places of work to increase knowledge of the past and present.

Provides education on wildlife topics by providing Field Meetings and Lectures.

The society exists to promote the study of any aspect of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. This is done through a series of public lectures and meetings, a grant scheme for research, schools and publications and the publication of an annual volume of transactions. The society's library is on open access to all who want to use it.

Promoting the preservation, protection & development of Ripon.Make annual awards to encourage high standards in any developments/refurbishments during the preceeding year.Commenting on planning matters relevant to Ripon with a view to promoting high standards in any developments.Educating members & the general public in the geography, history, natural history & general environment of Ripon.

We hold lectures/activities to educate the public on the geography, history and architecture of area. We work to secure the preservation/protection and development of features of historic or public interest. We inspect all planning applications submitted to the local council and comment on these to promote high standards of planning and architecture in Skipton and environs.

THIS CHARITY IS ALSO KNOWN AS CONFEDERATION OF AFRICAN NATIONALS AND DESCENDANTS ( CAND ) .CAND IS A VOLUNTEERING ORGANISATION FOR ' ALL AFRICANS ' THAT PROMOTES CULTURAL ,SOCIAL , HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR OUR PEOPLE .IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICS AND RELIGION .

Promote the thorough investigation of the geology, fauna, flora & physical features of the County: bring together the interest in & study of every branch of natural history; hold & maintain library, records & reference material. Major activities:- Programme of Spring & Summer Field Meetings; Programme of Winter indoor meetings culminating with annual Recorders Meeting; Publication of Transactions.

Meetings for members during the year, these include interesting talks on various subjects ie local area history, film slides of early Sleaford and social get together for all members. Where possible we also undertake renovation projects around the town and or partner with Town Council/Local Authority on wider issues, which are then communicated to the community particularly our local schools.

We meet monthly from October to April on the first Thursday at 8.15pm when our aim is to promote, encourage & co-ordinate research into the history of the Eden Valley by means of talks & discussion. In summer we enjoy a guided footpath walk & a day & evening outing to places of historical interest. We publish two newsletters annually & occasionally booklets devoted to local history.

two aims: firstly, to increase the knowledge of the history of our town and we publish annually a Bulletin of Research. This information can also be accessed on the Local Studies computer at the Library . Secondly, we hold monthly meetings open to the public where lecturers provide illustrated lectures on a variety of stimulating historical topics.

The charity supports students attending the secondary phase Academies in Weston-super-Mare by providing grants for Humanities based field trips/visits covering historical, archeological, geographical, conservation and environment curriculum study or projects.

Teaching of court dances through classes, workshops (including school residencies), demonstrations, short courses, and a summer school. Public performances of historical dance, with readings, are given at various venues, mainly in England.

1. TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING IN THE PEMBRIDGE CONSERVATION AREA2. TO STIMULATE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC INTEREST AND CARE FOR THE BEAUTY, HISTORY AND CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD3. TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OF GENERAL PUBLIC AMENITY OR HISTORIC INTEREST WITHIN OF AFFECTING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Hold a monthly lecture/talk from October to April, open to both members and public. Summer outings to places of historical interest (on hold from 2025). Run Bridgnorth's museum, which is open from April to October.

The Heritage Centre operates in the Castle point are.

BARROW CIVIC & LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1985 TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE URBAN AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF BARROW IN FURNESS.

Meetings and visits to celebrate and promote the history and environment of the Sombornes and surrounding areas. Stimulate public interest in relation to archaeology and local history. Research and publication of the history of The Sombornes and its people.

Our Mission Merseyside Association of Ghanaians ....... will unite and support the Ghanaian Community in Merseyside and promote Ghanaian Culture to develop multicultural cohesion across the North West. Networking /partnerships ,Welfare ,Projects ---- Black history Africa, Youth involvement projects ,Establish links (Ghanaian Centre) ,Strengthen Partnerships , Charity projects in Ghana

Generate and enhance public interest in all aspects of the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.Arrange a series of talks throughout the year,together with exhibitions and outings,by producing for sale other publications that help to provide background for local history research.Supports other local organisations who seek to promote the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.

Historical Society

Advance education of public and undertake research on the history of Highworth and surrounding areas and publish the results of the research.