Heritage Charities That specialise in History

We operate in the North Craven area of Yorkshire where we (a) Preserve built heritage which is of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest; and(b) Acquire, preserve, document, interpret and make accessible exhibits, objects and collections relating to the social, agricultural, industrial and built environment through the provision of a museum service

Provision of specialist social work services and family research for former child migrants from the UK, to help reclaim their personal identity and reunite with family; Promotion of human rights and restorative justice relating to the treatment of former child migrants; Raising awareness to public understanding of the history of child migration and its implications. Operating in UK and Australia.

This charity's aims are the education of the public in archaeology. This is done through undertaking archaeological and historical research and fieldwork projects where there are threats to the surviving evidence. The results and information are desseminated through leaflets, academic publications, interpretation panels, lectures, a web site and specifically targetted outreach projects.

The CWGF is a charitable foundation highlighting the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). We engage young people from communities around the UK interested in the story of our common sacrifice and shared history.By supporting the CWGF, people will enable us to fund education and activities which will capture the public imagination, and highlight the work the CWGC does.

The advancement of education for the benefit of the public in the areas of archaeology, natural sciences, literature, the fine and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating to the County of Dorset.The acquisition, preservation, conservation, exhibition and development of collections relating to the areas outlined above.

The principle activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the history, economy, geology and other features of the Dudley Canal Tunnel and the Inland Waterways. In furtherance of the objectives the charity operates passenger vessels through the Dudley Canal Tunnel and on other canals in the region.

To promote public interest in the preservation of all articles as are of historical or scientific interest in connection with racehorses and persons connected with racehorses. To enlarge the Museum's network of partnerships within the education, racing industry and museums sector to mutual benefit.

The BME has a mission to advance the education and appreciation of the art, history, and science of music. The museum holds a collection of artefacts brought to life through audio-visual technology against a backdrop of Britain's social and political landscape. The British Music Experience fulfils its charitable objectives by operating a Museum housed in the Cunard Building, Liverpool.

To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the preservation of railway locomotives and/or rolling stock and/or historic railway lines

The charity supports, provides advice, advocacy, and signposting to men, and women who have suffered domestic abuse and violence, sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault and historical child sexual abuse. The charity works across North and North East Lincolnshire through the provision of paid staff (3 Independent Domestic Violence Advisors and 2 Independent Sexual Violence A) and volunteers.

Black Cultural Archives collects and preserves documents, artefacts and other material that reflects the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in Britain and the African diaspora. Using our collection, we promote the teaching, learning and understanding of their contribution to British life and history through our exhibitions, learning and public programmes and events.

The main objective of the charity is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefits of the inhabitants of Huntingdon and the surrounding area by the provision of facilities for the sport of gymnastics.The club also has the powers to ensure that the historical ethos of the club to produce elite gymnasts remains a top priority.

The advancement of education of the public in the history of coinage and related artefacts and of the activities of the Royal Mint.

To advance the education of the public in geology, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative and fine arts, antiquities and related disciplines. Establishing and maintaining a museum in the Borough of Scarborough.

Preservation of historical,architectural & constructional heritage in Spitalfields and elsewhere for the benefit of the public

The History of Parliament Trust is engaged in compiling and publishing an authoritative history of Parliament from the 13th century, principally in the form of biographies of members of Parliament and constituency histories. It employs a full-time editorial and research team and is currently working on the history of the Commons 1422-1504, 1640-60 and 1832-68 and of the Lords 1604-1832.

To preserve and maintain the house known as West Horsley Place in Surrey, together with its ancillary buildings and grounds as a place of historic and architectural interest, setting its history in a wider local and national context through a variety of teaching and learning methods. To encourage and promote the performing and visual arts.

The Freud Museum exists to promote the intellectual and cultural legacy of Sigmund Freud's life and work and to further their contemporary relevance through educational activities and exhibitions. The museum conserves Freud's last home at 20 Maresfield Gardens with its antiquities collection and archives, as a historical memorial to his life and work and as a source of inspiration and enjoyment.

The BIEA is active in research into the history, archaeology and social sciences of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and surrounding countries. It encourages research by individual scholars, works with the universities, museums and antiquities services of the eastern African countries and liaises with international scholarship. It maintains a centre for research and a library at its base in Nairobi.

To conserve and regenerate, for the benefit of the local community the natural, historical, architectural and constructional heritage of the Beckery Island site that may exist in and around the town of Glastonbury.Present activities - Restoration of Northover Mill, Mill Lane, Glastonbury and acquistion and restoration of Baily's Buildings on the Morland's site, Glastonbury

The charity conserves living specimens of historically collected species dating back to the Victorian age and hybridised orchids, develops new breeding lines of orchids and conducts and/or funds scientific research into orchids and their habitats and disseminates the results of such research. It provides public access to orchids and their history through attendance at public shows.

Preservation and enhancement, for the benefit of the public, of the amenities of the city of Oxford and its surroundings. Promotion and encouragement of public interest in and knowledge of the history of the city of Oxford and its surroundings.

The SVAS exists to advance the education of the public in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transport by providing financial support and voluntary labour to maintain in working order the assets of the Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth Rememberance Trust.

The objectives of the charity are to provide a Museum and library and raise funds for future development so as to educate the public and members of the Regiment in its history and traditions. It is also to conserve and care for the nationally designated collection

Conservation, restoration and protection of historic stained glass of all periods; creation of new windows. Active throughout the UK. Responsible for the care and protection of the stained glass of York Minster on behalf of the Chapter of York . Condition surveys and specialist reports including art historical research. In-house training and internship opportunities. Education of the public.