Heritage Charities That specialise in History

To restore, preserve and operate railway locomotives, carriages, wagons, vehicles & other artefacts of historical interest and the structures connected therewith for the benefit and education of the public; to conserve books, drawings, records, documents, sound & visual recordings, cinematography films and photographs and other archives relating to such objects, their history and their development

The role of the Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund is to support local research into the cause, diagnosis, natural history and treatment of patients with chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, especially chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. This is achieved by funding salaries, reagent costs and attendance at meetings to present research data.

Monthly Meetings with speaker. Running interest groups: Art Appreciation, Book Clubs, Card Games, Collectables, Creative Writing, Craft, Exploring London, Family History, French, Gardening, Military History, Science & Technology, Golf, Italian, Jazz, Musical Instruments, Latin, Literature, Local History, Dancing, Music, Outings, Painting, Photography, Scrabble, Spanish, Theatre, Walking, Yoga.

We operate Whitstable Museum & Gallery. Our unique Whitstable focused collections, connect people to the past and the present engendering a sense of place, identity, pride and belonging. We encourage the exploration of other heritage sites in the area to inspire continued research and learning. As well as exhibitions, our programme includes both historical and contemporary visual art and craft.

For the well being of local residents.This includes sporting facilities ie cricket, football, outdoor bowls, tennis and netballThe Memorial Hall supports all activities such as Doctors Surgery, library facilities, Women's Institute, Line Dancing, Coffee club, British Legion meetings, History Society, tea dancing, Astronomical Society, Pilates and other group exercise classes, mother/baby group

Promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefitEducate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefitSecure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit

Northumberland Archives Trust works alongside the Northumberland Archives Service to sustain, promote and enhance access to Northumberland's Archives, the county's most important records from throughout history, for the benefit of people everywhere, now and in the future. It does this by raising funds, generating support and extending knowledge of this rich academic and community resource.

The charitable company's objectives and activities are:-The preservation and conservation for the benefit of the public of the historic Whitwell Station, Norfolk and its surroundings, its structures, associated rolling stock and history.To advance the education of the public in the history and development of Whitwell Station, Norfolk and its surroundings.

To advance education through the work, collections, activities and programmes of Hull's Maritime Museum, the North End Shipyard, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship. To advance/promote the Hull's maritime history, heritage and culture through support of and advocacy for Hull: Yorkshire's Maritime City project.

The Sikh Education Council is a team of professional Sikh volunteers concentrating on esoteric teachings from the Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh history, working for the betterment of humankind. Amongst other educational projects, we commemorate key milestones in Sikh history by organising high-profile events to educate and empower people through the teachings of Guru Nanak.

Preserve, maintain and promote Hungarian culture (language, literature, music, art and craft, folk dance, history, etc) amongst families with Hungarian connections in Surrey and nationwide. To promote and to increase the understanding of Hungarian culture in the local community and nationwide.To support disadvantaged families with Hungarian connections in Surrey and nationwide.

We maintain a museum within the 450 year old Moot Hall of Aldeburgh, interpreting and making accessible to the general public this important Grade 1 timber-framed building. Our collections seek to explain the history of Aldeburgh, its people and its immediate neighbourhood.

Rebuilding the railway from Torrington towards Bideford in Devon.Educating people about the transport and economic history of the area.

The Thalidomide Society works with thalidomide and similarly impaired people, their families and supporters. The Society provides a social network for thalidomide and similarly impaired people and strives to keep the story of thalidomide alive by working with media and medical professionals and students and all other people interested in the history of thalidomide.

The advancement of education in and appreciation and understanding of the arts, culture, heritage, history and sciences for the public benefit. The promotion of equality and diversity and the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into s

Provide a clean, safe and welcoming facility for the local community to hold events, public meetings and regular activities. Including keep fit, dog training, yoga, playgroups, church activities, cycle club, sugarcraft, italian classes, WI, Local History group, childrens parties, polling station, councillor surgery, Bird Weekend, Paranormal etc.

The principal activities of the charity throughout the year have continued to be that of promoting and encouraging the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history and also to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

SFHG offers encouragement, help and advice to all. 4 meeting centres with monthly meetings at Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Uckfield, Worthing. SFHG library at Falmer nr Lewes. Website and magazine. E-newsletter "Surelye", e-mailing list. Annual conference. Transcriptions, indexes, databases, CDs etc. from publications@sfhg.uk. Bookstall at events.

Support the RAF Regiment Heritage Centre and its records and artifacts located at RAF Honington. Maintain in safe keeping the history of the RAF Regiment and share the knowledge etc. with new recruits, visitors, veterans and members of the public.

THE CHARITY'S OBJECT AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS RESCUING, RESTORING & DISPLAYING COMBUSTION ENGINES OF HISTORICAL OR TECHNICAL INTEREST WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON GAS ENGINES MADE IN THE GREATER MANCHESTER AREA. IT ALSO RESCUES, RESTORES & DISPLAYS ITEMS OF HISTORICAL OR TECHNICAL INTEREST RELATING TO POYNTON'S HISTORY WITH EMPHASIS ON THE LOCAL COALMINING INDUSTRY & INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY.

Maintenance of listed grade II buildings (historical & architectural) local history museum (free of charge).

Working to assist the Churches Conservation Trust in protecting, repairing, and maintaining the Old Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul at Albury Park; raising funds for such work; keeping an eye on the building; informing the general public about it and its history; and organising appropriate events to these ends.

The stated object of the Museum is to collect, care for and display artefacts, documents and other material (including our world famous collection of Honiton Lace) which has relevance to Honiton, its surrounding district and its inhabitants. Its principal aim is to make the collection available and accessible to the public, thus giving an insight into the history of the local area.

For the public benefit, to promote, maintain, improve and advance education and appreciation of the art of opera in Hull and the wider region, primarily bya) The presentation of public performances;b) Providing workshops in all aspects of opera including singing, acting and opera history;c) Providing performance opportunities;d) Working with schools and young people to develop singing and

To advance the education of members with monthly lectures and a selection of interest groups and visits to places of Interest. Current Groups Antiques and Objets D'art, Art Appreciation, Bird Watching,Book Groups, Bridge, Computing, French, Genealogy, History, Latin, Longer Walking Groups, Money Group Music appreciation, Play Reading, Psychology, Rambling, Religions, Technology and Tutorial .