Heritage Charities That specialise in History

The Charity supports and raises funds to assist the Churches Conservation Trust which has taken on responsibility for the maintenance of the Church-in-the-Field in preserving for the benefit of the nation the church and, if appropriate, historical, architectural and archaeological environmental heritage that may exist around the church.

PROVIDES SERVICES OF RECORDING, OBSERVATION, UNDERSTANDING OF FLORA AND FAUNA OF BRITISH ISLES

A) TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC STUDY OF FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY, GENEALOGY, HERALDRY AND DEMOGRAPHY WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE NAME "METCALFE" ( AND ITS VARIANTS) B) TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION, SECURITY AND ACCESSABILITY OF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL IN RELATION TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED OBJECTS

Collection and publication of archaeological and historical information relating to the former county of Flint.To arrange lectures and discussions, and visits to buildings and sites of historical interest.

Museum of local history and archaeology relating to Bungay and district.

To observe, record & preserve the flora & fauna by way of field visits throughout the summer and issue an annual report containing the findings.We also carry out a winter programme of talks in order to promote our activities and raise awareness in the community of items of interest or areas of concern regarding the state of the natural history locally

Supplying volunteers, equipment & monetary aid.Publishing occasional publications on a local historical theme

Archaeological society promoting and supporting research into the occuaption of Roman North East England in general, and the Roman fort at South Shields in particular, through annual conference, Roman re-enactment and publication programme. Also supports the wider archaeology and history of South Shields.

PROVIDING LOCAL (SAWTRY,CONINGTON, GLATTON AND HOLME VILLAGES) HISTORICAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, BY WAY OF MEETINGS, PRESENTATIONS AND EXHIBITIONS.RESEARCH AND RECORDING OF LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH OUR PAPER AND DIGITAL ARCHIVES AND THROUGH OUR ARCHAEOLOGICAL GROUP WITH SAWTRY HISTORY SOCIETY

Promotion of Archaeology and local history in the Waltham Abbey area and the provision of information resulting from such studies, including publication of reports and documents pertaining to such activities and interests.

To arrange activities in Ilkley (West Yorks) which stimulate public interest in all aspects of history and archaeology

The charity carries out an educational function, organising meetings related to local cultural and historical themes. It also publishes local history booklets.

AHTW has ceased to undertake its original function in supporting history teachers in Wales .Currently it is in the process of donating its collected papers from 1982-1926 to the National Library of Wales and disposing of its small final balance .

The village hall is the only public building available to the village and is open to all local and neighbouring residents. There are regular social, quiz and local history evenings, coffee mornings, craft and chat and eat and stay warm and the Parish Council, NY Council and local groups also use. Annual events include craft fair and Christmas events and a number of small private events.

To promote investigation and collate information on the Wealden Iron Industry and related activities for the benefit of the public by:publication and historical/archaeological research

THE CHARITY IS THE EFFECTIVE OWNER OF THE GRADE 2 LISTED 17TH CENTURY SCHOOL WITH THE TRUSTEES ACTIVE IN SAFEGUARDING IT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE BY MONITORING ANY PROPOSALS FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE BUILDING, AND BY MAKING OBSERVATIONS TO THE RELEVANT BODIES. WITH ONLY LIMITED FUNDS, THE CHARITY MAKES OCCASIONAL DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS.

To maintain, preserve, improve, restore, renovate and repair the structural fabric of the Church of St Peter and Paul, Steeple Morden, and to advance the education of the public in the history of the said church.

Publishing a regular Journal and occasional publications, such as those in the series "Durham Biographies".Organising 5 free historical lectures a year open to all.

Historical talks and walks around Dorset

The Trustees hold the capital and income and at their discretion apply the income or capital: A) For charitable purposes B) If and when the Trustees become the owners of Rousham Park, in the preservation for the benefit of the nation at large whatever of the historical, architectural and constructional heritage may exist at Rousham Park and surrounding estate.

We are not active at the moment - no premises available. We are still in negotiations with the Shepton Mallet History Group and as of 19t November 2024 at the AGM of the SMHG the Shepton Mallet Area History Group has merged into this charity with its similar constitution

i) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of Long Sutton and surrounding Villages. ii) To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit.iii) to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.

Lectures on a regular basic during autumn, winter and spring. Visits to places of interesr during the summer

To Stimulate Public Interest in the area of Benefit 2) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit 3) To secure the preservation proctection development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit 4) Te educate the public in geography, history, natural history and architecture in the area of benefit.

To promote for the public benefit the collection and preservation of documents relating to the history, architecture and development of the Hampstead Garden Suburb.