Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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Aviation Heritage Foundation Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureTo advance the education of the public in national aviation history by the establishment and maintenance of a museum
The Ramsgate Society
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, SocietyThe purpose of the Society is to protect and improve the quality of life of the citizens of Ramsgate, having particular regard to the quality of the built and natural environment, its civic and open spaces, the history and heritage of the town, and the encouragement of civic pride and active citizenship.
The Dorothy L Sayers Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritagePROMOTES PERFORMANCE & PUBLICATION OF SAYERS WORKS; MAINTAINS AN ARCHIVE FOR INFORMATION AND EDUCATION; COLLABORATES WITH DOROTHY L SAYERS CENTRE IN WITHAM AND WADE CENTER, WHEATON USA; AWARDS GRANTS TO YOUNG MUSICIAN, BELLRINGER, ACTOR, ROH APPRENTICE, AND RELEVANT OTHERS AS THEY ARISE. MEETINGS HELD IN UK, IN PERSON & BY ZOOM, SOMETIMES ALSO IN USA & EUROPE.
Hamsteels Community Hall Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, LeisurePROVIDE A VENUE FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND CLUBS. INC HISTORY GROUPSLUNCHEON CLUB FOR ELDERLY LOCAL RESIDENTSPARISH MEETINGSSOCIAL HOUSING MEETINGSPOLICE AND COMMUNITY MEETINGSVENUE FOR LOCAL SPORTS CLUB INC BOWLS CLUB, LINE DANCING,ZUMBA History Group0001
Elizabeth Montagu Correspondence Online
Education, HeritageThe charity advances education for the public benefit by publishing an online edition of the letters of Elizabeth Montagu, her correspondents and other members of her circle, as a means to advance scholarship and literary and historical research by making the online correspondence archive freely available for use as an educational tool.
Gosport Living History Society
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance public education in 17th Century and lifestyle by presenting re-enactments in 17th Century style buildings @ Little Woodham, Grange Farm, Barrington Close Howe Road Gosport, Hants P.O.13 8NZ.. Also and in respect of other periods and venues as decided by the Gosport Living History Society.
Society For The History Of Alchemy And Chemistry
Arts, Heritage, ResearchTHE SOCIETY PROMOTES THE SCHOLARLY STUDY OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHEMICAL SCIENCES (INCLUDING ALCHEMY). IT HOLDS MEETINGS FOR THE READING AND DISCUSSION OF SCHOLARLY PAPERS, PROVIDES SMALL RESEARCH GRANTS, IN PARTICULAR TO POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AND POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS, AND PUBLISHES ARTICLES AND ESSAYS, ESPECIALLY IN AMBIX, THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY
Tsung Tsin Association (uk) Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, Social welfare(1) the promotion of any charitable purpose for the relief and settlement of members of the Ha Ka dialect speaking Chinese community in the United Kingdom and particularly those members of the community who are infirmed and poor; and (2) the advancement of the education of the public in their unique history, literature, customs and traditions of the Ha Ka speaking Chinese community.
The Historical Dance Society
Arts, HeritageWe promote historical dance.
Friends Of Droxford Church
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion1) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE FABRIC OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS, DROXFORD.(2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HERITAGE OF THE CHURCH AND THE LOCAL AREA BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ITS HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE.(3) TO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF DROXFORD AND NEIGHBOURING DISTRICTS.
Edwin Young Collection
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by establishing & maintaining for exhibition to the public a collection of watercolours, paintings, prints & drawings which are of artistic merit or historical or topographical interest and in particular watercolours, paintings, prints and drawings of Salisbury and the neighbourhood.
The Museum Of Music History
Arts, HeritageThe aim of MOMH is to establish a national museum of music history. It currently displays a selection of its collections online and provides access to researchers to its collections by appointment. It is seeking to build partnerships with other museums and institutions.
Huddersfield And District Family History Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageTO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN FAMILY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY PRIMARILY WITHIN, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THE AREA COVERED BY THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF KIRKLEES.
Polish School Amersham
Beneficiary group, Education, HeritagePolish School Amersham provides classes for children with Polish heritage from reception class to A-level . Lessons take place during school term time from 9:30 till 13:00. We teach Polish with elements of Polish history, geography, traditions and religion. Polish School Amersham is a part of Polish community in neighbouring area and organises community events.
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra
Arts, HeritageFounded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has a long history of performing a varied programme of orchestral music to a high standard in the local community. It presents four concerts each season under a professional conductor, often featuring young soloists at the outset of their careers.
West Wales Maritime Heritage Society
Arts, HeritageAcquire, restore, maintain and use marine craft of historical interest.Sail and or display craft at maritime festivals and other events.Research maritime and linked history related to West Wales.Disseminate this information through displays, publications and other means.
Chichester Marks Holocaust Memorial Day CIO
HeritageEducates the public in the history and experiences of the the Holocaust and other genocides by arranging staging of suitable events by providing information
The Scriveners' Company Sexcentenary Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageSupport and encourage cultural and artistic pursuits for children, particularly in the London boroughs.Support literacy projects for children whose first language is not English.Support our Service affiliations.Conservation of books and manuscripts of historical interest.
Lincolnshire Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Society covers the ancient county of Lincolnshire and exists to aid anyone with ancestors from Lincolnshire. We accept members from anywhere in the world; hold local meetings; work at local record repositories to help preserve and make accessible archive material. Our research centre is a repository for the results of our own work and a place where members and non-members may come to research.
The Polish Community School Portsmouth
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageOur school provides education of Polish language, elements of history, geography, maths, culture and traditions to children with Polish heritage and children who would like to learn Polish and about Poland. We organise theatre trips, educational outings and other activities that complement pupil's education and development in mainstream schools. We prepare children for the Polish GSCE exams.
Historic Croydon Airport Trust
Heritage, LeisureEducating on the history of London Croydon Airport from World War One until closure in 1959. Conservation of buildings and structures associated with the former airport. Operation of a micro-museum and archives of artefacts of associated people, organisations and items associated with London Croydon Airport and relating to Amy Johnson, Imperial Airways and key interwar aviation figures.
Mobile Phone Museum Limited
HeritageWe work to preserve the history of the mobile phone through museum activities. We give educational workshops about mobile phones, as well as answer enquiries from the public about mobile phone history.
Harif
Arts, Heritage, ReligionActvities:Harif organises a broad range of events to educate about the history and culture of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa - these include, the full gamut:- Lectures, Discussions, Films, Book launches, Cookery Demonstrations, Concerts at communal halls, synagogues, churches and educational establishments. During the CV19 pandemic, we have been using Zoom meetings and webinars.
Tilford Bach Society (cio)
Arts, Education, HeritageThe aim is to advance the education of the general public in the appreciation and understanding of music and its history with special emphasis on the music of JS Bach. The Society runs regular concerts in Farnham and Godalming and educational activities in schools. Farnham Sinfonia became part of the Society in 2018 but became a separate charity in 2022.
The Wandle Industrial Museum
Associations, Education, Facilities, HeritageA museum providing information about the history of industrial activity in the Wandle Valley with particular reference to the River Wandle and its mills both at its premises in Mitcham and by way of outreach to schools and community centres