Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Furthering the efficiency of the RFA Service through esprit de corps.Association and fellowship for the retiredSupport for serving and past Members of the Service, and their dependants, in illness, bereavement or injury on active serviceOperating a museum to preserve the history, deeds and sacrifices of the Service.Fundraising.Minor grants to maritime related small charities.

To advance the education of the public by the establishment and maintenance of a museum and associated artefacts relating to the history of Amesbury and the surrounding area

Preserving the history of March & District in the form of artefacts, photographs and documents. Making this information available to the general public during our regular opening times, via the Internet, mail or telephone, by specially arranged group visits from schools and other groups and by outreach. We also engage academically and socially with other local groups.

The Leeds Historical Society, founded 1889, covering Leeds and its neighbourhood. The Society seeks to promote public interest in the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood by means of lectures, visits, publications, a library and archive, and other ventures.Prior to incorporation as a company limited by guarantee, the Thoresby Society was registered under charity No. 227526.

Mission Statement - The aim of Porthcawl Museum is to assist in the enhancement of the quality of life in the community by seeking a deeper understanding and appreciation of our local heritage, culture and environment through the acquisition, preservation and interpretation of artefacts and associated information relating to the history of Porthcawl.

Our overall vision is for the Grand Pavilion to be used as a multi-purpose centre for arts, entertainment, and local History/Heritage. This would be available to the local residents and the wider community, and utilised by different organisations and groups to maximise use.

The management and provision of historical and educational information through the provision of a museum for Felixstowe

The advancement of education of the general public in Pharology, defined for these pruposes as study in the history and current practice of coastal and inland aids to navigation, through the provision of information, education activities and the maintenance of an archive. The ALK also maintain and keep a Lighthouse Museum at Hurst Castle, Hampshire, open to the public.

Prevention or relief of poverty, sickness and preservation and protection of health.Advancement of education.Preservation and protection of historical sites.Promotion of human rights as set out in Universal Declaration of Human Rights and UN conventions.Promotion of sustainable development.

Provide a forum for and propagate the Islamic faith in Cornwall. Provide an opportunity for all to learn about the faith and it's history. Offer help to new and existing members of the Muslim community.

Engine Museum telling story of Fenland Drainage and the local social history

Preservation of the steam trawler Viola Dias & advancement of education for the public benefit of the historical importance of the vessel & its role in the First World War by: the salvage, conservation and long-term preservation of the vessel; investigating the feasibility of returning the vessel to her home port of Hull; and establishing, maintaining & operating the vessel & an associated museum.

To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare, for improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth. age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social economic circumstances and to promote and further education in the history and culture of Hindu faith. To provide a place of worship.

Assisting Unitarian congregations to repair and conserve chapels of historical or architectural interest.

We promote education, knowledge and understanding for all ages of the heritage of Pocklington and its hinterland, by research, sharing and conservation of local heritage assets. We produce regular history lectures, publications and exhibitions and answer and advise public enquiries. We are also working towards establishing a museum/permanent collection to publically display local heritage.

The charity raises funds for and otherwise supports The English College in Prague and enables the College to provide a quality education based on the best British and historical practice.

The Trust has significant permanent collections including fine art, decorative art, furniture, social & industrial history, steamboats & historic vessels and archival material. The collections are on loan to Lakeland Arts (charity no. 8162578) which operates Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwell Arts & Crafts House and the Museum of Lakeland Life and WIndermere Jetty Museum.

To increase public awareness of history in Essex and in particular of the existence and activities of the Victoria County History of Essex; and to raise funds to support the research and writing of the VCH Essex.

Advance education of older people no longer in full time employment. They range from Local History, history, walking, art appreciation, modern languages etc.

We provide manpower and resources to maintain buildings and run museum, provide projects for schools & pre-school groups, care homes, clubs etc, open 7 days week to general public. Supply information on maritime matters and local history in answer to enquiries from around the world.

To advance the education of the public by the provision of a museum of the history of Hinckley and Bosworth district in Leicestershire.

To advance education and learning with particular reference to the social, political and literary history of England in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the authorship of the literary works commonly attributed to William Shakespeare, the charity holds conferences and other suitable events and projects, bringing together individual researchers and members of the public to explore these subjects.

Our concerts are designed to educate and inform through more than just the performance of music. Spoken introductions are a crucial part of our presentation, offering our audiences a broader understanding of the fundamental place that music holds in our culture, socially and politically, both now and from a historical perspective.

Providing help and support for people wanting to discover their ancestors and to provide a resource centre for that purpose.

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