Heritage Charities That specialise in History

To advance the education of the public in the study of family history, genealogy and heraldry with particular reference to Somerset and Dorset.To promote the preservation, security, accessibility and publication of archival material

To advance the education of the public with regard to a history of (the central area of) East Anglia and the Colne Valley & Halstead Railway (and its successors) in particular by maintenance of a museum and by restoring and operating a demonstration railway, operations, equipment and engineering crafts.

BrANCH organizes an annual conference and has editorial responsibility for an academic journal, American Nineteenth Century History (published by Taylor & Francis). We also offer small grants to UK-based postgraduate students to help fund research and an annual prize for the best dissertation written by a UK-based undergraduate or masters student in the field of 19th-century American history.

The Foundation exists to nurture and develop the creative and technical skills and talents of young people by providing them with equipment and facilities which will enable them to produce and distribute audio visual programmes and other types of digital content relating to their culture, history, music and the world in which they live.

To advance public education in Ecclesiastical History, mainly through conferences and publications.

Hold regular meeting where modelling techniques are taught and practised. Hold public exhibitions of our work and that of like-minded people with the object of broadening awareness of railway history.

to offer opportunities for a broad range of people to attend workshops.such as healthy cooking class, healthy exercises class.to provide facilities for people to learn about chinese history and chinese language.

To preserve for benefit of the public physical artefacts and objects that relate to the history and heritage of the sport of falconry including its contributions to the scientific sub-disciplines of raptor biology,captive breeding and conservation in a world-wide context.

To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the re-establishment and preservation in working order of such sections of the historic railway line between Llanelli and Tumble which comprises the former Llanelly and Mynydd Mawr Railway (formerly the Carmarthenshire tramway or railway) as the company considers expedient.

Museum of Timekeeping holds for public benefit a collection and library to inspire and promote public understanding and appreciation of horology and the history, science, art and craft of timekeeping, by collecting, documenting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting a collection and library to promote public enjoyment and understanding through exhibitions, public & educational programmes.

We provide accomodation for six single elderly persons in six historic 16th century one bedroom cottages, who have lived or worked in the Rochford district.

To preserve parts of Hampstead Heath governed by the Hampstead Heath Act 1871 in their wild and natural state. To preserve the natural and characteristic features of the other parts of the Heath. To promote public interest in the study of natural history. To maintain the amenities and characteristics of the environs of the Heath and the buildings and streets of Hampstead.

Reviewing local planning proposals and submitting views. Attending consultation meetings and public hearings where appropriate.Presenting slide shows to interested parties.Arranging visits to places of historical and/or environmental interest.Publishing a quarterly journal "City and County"Campaigning as deemed necessary to protect landscape and heritage

The Foxton inclined plane trust is the voluntary organisation dedicated to the restoration of the foxton inclined plane boat lift and the preservation of its history.

We provide educational and social activities for retired/semi retired people over the age of 55. These include speakers on matters of general interest ie the EU, history, nature, authors and art. We also have theatre outings, visits to historical houses/gardens and museums. Various groups are also run by the members which include walking, book clubs and astronomy.

We are a community facility that provides recreational & training facilities for local inhabitants and for specific groups, club & societies including:- Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Indoor Bowls, Football, Gardening Club, History Group, Parish Council Meetings and also for private parties. As of Jan 2023, we also have a Community Cafe with good parking and high speed broadband/internet access.

Build and maintain a library of documents relating to the history and development of market and social research for those who wish to gain insight into the evolution of the industry. This will involve the building of a physical archive and an online catalogue.

Produce scholarly journal, hold conferences, promote research.

The advancement of public knowledge and understanding of features of historical interest in the area of benefit

To protect the history and legacy of LEO computers by collecting artefacts and memorabilia, first-hand memories both oral and written and compiling a catalogue of such material; and, by working with our members, with museums and archives to protect this heritage and promote it to the public at large and to researchers through events, exhibitions, publications and an accessible online archive.

To provide facilities for everyone to see and learn about the experimental camp held in 1907 on Brownsea Island which started the worldwide Scout and Guide movements and the history since then to date and to encourage all young people to enjoy the open air by camping and outdoor activities.

To promote the study of all aspects of agricultural history and the history of the rural economy and society, through the publication of a biannual journal, a newsletter and a website.

The Library provides a resource of both historical and contemporary evangelical literature for the Christian public, and supports similar libraries in other countries.

To establish & maintain a working museum for the exhibition and preservation of historic aircraft and associated artefacts and memorabilia on the Isle of Wight at Sandown Airport for the benefit of the public.To advance the education of the public & schoolchildren in the history of aviation through the provision of educational activities both in the museum and within schools.

To advance education in the life of Sir Winston Churchill by providing financial assistance towards the care control and preservation for the public benefit of the collections of historical and educational value, previously the property of Sir Winston, placed in the Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, and of all other archives papers and documents under the control of Churchill College.