Heritage Charities That specialise in History
Discover 1,157 Heritage charities that specialise in history. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Newport Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo Stimulate public interest in, and care for the character, history and future of Newport To encourage high standards of architecture and town planningTo promote the conservation of the best of our older buildingsThe Society also hopes to improve the general quality of life in the city
The Upton-Upon-Severn Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageCARE FOR THE TOWN OF UPTON AND ITS HISTORY
Bromyard And Linton Light Railway Association Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageThe primary object for which the Company was established is the advancement of the education of the public in the history and developement of railway locomotion by the preservation of railway locomotives,rolling stock and historic railway lines.As the main ancillary, the Company aims to operate a narrow gauge railway line in the Bromyard area.
The Falcon Trust
HeritageA Charity to secure for the benefit of the public the preservation,restoration,improvementenhancement and maintenance of the building known as the Falcon Inn in the City of Chesteras a building of historical and architecural interest
Worstead Village Amenities Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureFor sport and recreation activities, to include provision of equipment.Support for the History of the Village of Worstead
The History Of Llantrisant Prize
Arts, HeritageBOOK PRIZE TO PUPIL WHO HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING IN STUDY OF HISTORY FOR THE YEAR
The Tom Mann Centre Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE LATE TOM MANN AS THEY RELATE TO THE HISTORY OF THE TRADE UNION MOVEMENT AND IN THE FIELD OF TRADE UNION AND LABOUR STUDIES GENERALLY
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many history heritage charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,157 registered history heritage charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the history heritage charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of history heritage charities?
History heritage charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for history heritage charities?
Across all history heritage charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of history heritage charities?
History heritage charities have an average annual income of £758k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.