Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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British Record Society Limited
Arts, HeritagePublication of (1) indexes to probate records, (2) hearth tax returns, and (3) other abstracts, indexes or calendars of significant historical records or documents
Acorn Bank Watermill Trust
Heritage, ReligionTo preserve for the public benefit Acorn Bank Watermill, a Grade II* listed 19th Century watermill, located on the National Trust's Acorn Bank Estate at Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1SP as a building of architectural and historical interest.
Glider Pilot Regiment Society
HeritageTo educate about the history of the regiment and provide a community for Glider Pilot veterans, their relatives and those with a connection to the Regiment
The Battle Museum Of Local History Trust
Heritage, ResearchTo promote the advancement of knowledge in the natural sciences, archaeology, historical research and kindred subjects especially in relation to the town of Battle and its environs for the benefit of the general public by:- maintaining a museum, in the town of Battle, to house collections;- collating, publishing or otherwise disseminating information relating thereto
Aylsham Community Partnership
HeritageThe Aylsham Community Partnership was set up in November 2006 and it focuses on the advancement of education through the Aylsham Heritage Centre and the improvement of the environment through Aylsham in Bloom. The Partnership preserved an historic Grade II listed building to provide a Heritage Centre for residents and visitors to Aylsham for local-history exhibitions and talks.
Mechanical Music Museum Trust
Arts, HeritageEducational talks, demonstrating the large collection of mechanical music items ie music boxes, polyphons, street pianos, fair organs & the wurlitzer theatre organ - to name a few, to educate all ages of the general public. preservation and restoration of mechanical music instruments. Organiser of events to show case the history and culture that has mostly been forgotten.
Deal Maritime And Local History Museum
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Deal Maritime and Local History Museum will provide opportunities for individuals and families to explore, enjoy and be inspired by the past in and around Deal, and will promote learning and research at all levels.
Rainhill Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureSeeks to enhance and preserve the history and surroundings of the township of Rainhill. Monitors planning applications. Also organises an annual gardening competition, and holds a programme of meetings throughout the winter season, open to all. New activities include an oral history project with sound recordings made by local people .Community-wide commemoration of local involvement in WW1
The Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society
Arts, Heritage, Religion, Research1. To Promote Hinduism as a way of life for the pursuit of peace and social harmony.2. The advancement of education particularly in Hindu traditions and philosophy, history, language, literature, art and music to add to the diverse cultural richness of the community
Petrockstowe Parish Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe hall is for the use of the Parishioners of Petrockstowe.It is used for meetings for groups such as the Ladies Group, Gardening Club, History group and any group who wish to use the hall.Also events such as dances, dinners, and anniversary celebrations
Hungarian School London
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the subject of Hungarian culture (language, literature, history, music, drama, folk dance, other arts and crafts, etc.), in particular but not exclusively, among families with Hungarian connections in the South-West of London and the Surrey area.
The Association For Latin Teaching
Arts, Education, HeritageThe Association for Latin Teaching supports the teaching of classical subjects (Latin, Greek, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History) in schools, chiefly by running training conferences for teachers. It also collaborates in producing the Journal of Classics Teaching and has a small collection of ancient artefacts, available for loan for teaching purposes.
Buntingford Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage1) To promote high standards of planning and architecture.2) To educate the public in the geographical/natural history and architecture.3) To secure the preservation,protection,development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.
King George V Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe Village Hall is the centre of social activities in the village particularly so since the closure of the one and only public house in the village. A variety of users includes the Toddler Group, Pilates, local history group, birthday parties, weddings etc The Hall is also used as a refuge centre in the event of an emergency.
Revive Congo
Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageRevive Congo ensures the advancement of education for young people in the UK through delivering a summer programme to provide informal education on the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We also produce e-learning material to provide informal education on leadership and entrepreneurship skills for young people in the DRC to develop their capabilities and increase employability.
The Gloriana Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe preservation of HM The Queen's Row Barge Gloriana, the promotion of general interest, access and education of the public in knowledge, appreciation and cultural aspects of the Gloriana and general charitable aspects connected with the Gloriana and wider British maritime history.
West Surrey Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe objectives of the Society are to collect, index, co-ordinate, publish and make accessible, in the interests of genealogy, any documents or records relating to the ancient County of Surrey; to promote the preservation of such documents or records; to encourage the study of genealogy; to assist educationally, by lectures or otherwise, in record research. Regular Meetings at six venues.
The Camden History Society
Arts, HeritageMonthly lectures on local history topics; bi-monthly newsletter; publications of research; annual coach trip to a venue of significance to the history of the borough.
The Polish Air Force Memorial Committee
Arts, HeritagePAFMC organises the principal annual national commemoration of the Polish Air Force and supports other relevant commemorative activities. It maintains a Museum of Polish Air Force memorabilia and gives talks on the history of the Polish Air Force. It provides information and support to descendants, researchers, and enquirers about the Polish Air Force. It publishes text and film materials.
County Council Of Clwyd Welsh Church Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareAdvancement of Education, relief of poverty, advancement of religion, relief in sickness, aid to elderly persons, aid for social, recreational, aesthetic, architectural, historical & scientific matters, medical research, probationers, visually impaired and emergency or disasters & other charitable organisations
Egba United Society Manchester
Heritage, Social welfareTo preserve and showcase cultural values, history and traditions of Egba people from Southwest,Nigeria. To foster friendship and cooperation amongst its member and, with the wider community as means of achieving better understanding and community integration. Our meeting place is 2 Empire street, Cheetham Hill, M3 1JA. Manchester. EVERY SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
Teifi Valley Railway Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public in the history of railways, in particular the branch lines in West Wales, by dispensing information and maintaining a collection of rolling stock.
Claygate Village W.i.
Associations, Education, HeritageVisiting places of cultural and historical interest.Working with members of the community for the community ie planting green areasProvide bursaries for members to attend courses of their choice for educational purposesRaise money for ACWW
Milton Keynes Model Railway Club
Heritage, LeisureFor over fifty years Milton Keynes Model Railway Club has been preserving the history of Britain's railways. Today the club is a thriving organisation helping and supporting modellers to develop models that show the British heritage. The trustees work with club members to ensure that models are built to a high standard and provide educational guidance.
Dr Ambedekar Buddhist Organisation Birmingham (uk)
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo establish Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist Centre in Birmingham To provide facilities for all religious functions To provide for and encourage the preaching and teaching of the works of Dr. Ambedkar and of the doctrines principles and practices of the Buddhist religion.To provide and or assist in the provision of education in the Buddhist traditions history language and literature.To raise funds