Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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Friends Of S. Mary's Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionRemote ancient and restored Church with at latest late 11th century wall paintings. Services are held from from time to time. The church is open for visitors in the Summer (end March to end October) every day between 2pm and 4pm and in Winter (end October to end March) Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 2pm. Visits at other times by prior arrangement.
Odinist Fellowship
HeritageThe aim of the Odinist Fellowship shall be to practise, promote and propagate Odinism. By Odinism is meant the original, indigenous form of heathen, polytheistic religion and spiritual beliefs, practised by the ancestors of the English and related northern European peoples, as embodied in the Eddas and as they have found expression in the wisdom and in the historical experience of those peoples.
Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society
HeritageBancroft's Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a member society of NADFAS - National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts - serving a mature suburban area on the Greater London / Essex borders. Its principal activity is to provide a competent programme of lectures, study days & visits on a wide range of art & art history topics. Monthly lectures are delivered by NADFAS approved lecturers.
Norwich Printing Museum
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the history and processes of printing, book binding andallied skills with special emphasis on the endangered craft of Letterpress, a) the provision and maintenance of a museumb) preservation of historic printing machineryc) c) the provision of a working hub to develop printing and bookbinding skills and training in heritage skills
Camelot Area U3a
Arts, Education, Heritage, LeisureArt; Bridge;Calligraphy; Craft; Creative Writing; Computing; History; French; Looking at Art; Literature; Mah Jong; Nature Walks; Piano Playing; Poetry; Rambling; Reading; Recorder; Scrabble; Looking At Art; Travel; Digital Photography; Wine Appreciation; Gardening; Early Dance.
Northern Mine Research Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ProfessionsThe Northern Mine Research Society is dedicated to the preservation and recording of mining history. As such the society makes grants to individuals and organisations in furtherance of these aims, as well as sponsoring or undertaking research itself. Research is published in the British Mining series of journals.
The Dugdale Society
HeritageA historical body for research and publishing learned historical information relative to Warwickshire
The Wallpaper History Society
Arts, HeritageOrganising conferences, seminars and educational visits related to the history, development, manufacture and design of wallpapers and their preservation and conservation. Undertaking research and disseminating the useful results by means of a journal and online publications.
Storrington And District Museum Society
Associations, HeritageSupport functioning and growth of museum. Provide historical society to district via lectures, guided tours and other functions.
The Women's History Network
Beneficiary group, HeritageEducates the public on the position and influence of women in history and society.
The Parliamentary History Yearbook Trust
Arts, HeritageSupport of the research and publication in the history of Parliament, with particular reference to supporting the journal 'Parliamentary History' and publishing the Parliamentary History Texts and Studies series. We hold conferences and publish the proceedings.
Hertfordshire Natural History Society
Environment, Heritage1. Promotion of the study of all branches of natural history and all matters relating to the conservation of flora, fauna, habitats and geological features in Hertfordshire. In particular to record and monitor the occurrence,distribution and status all forms of wildlife and how this changes over time and to publish the results.2. Encourage participation in these activities
The Marden Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageA grant making charitable trust predominantly, but not exclusively, supporting causes concerned with natural history and wildlife
UK Uyghur Community
Arts, Education, Heritage, SocietyThe Charity will aim to save Uyghur identity, culture, heritage, customs & traditions, language and history.Will introduce Uyghur culture, history and social values to the world and bring forward all the difficulties they are facing due to violations of their human rights in East Turkistan. Will organize community events, seasonal Uyghur language school and publication of educational magazine.
St. Kostka Polish Saturday School
Arts, Education, Heritage, ReligionTo advance education for the public benefit in Polish language, culture, tradition and history, in particular, but not exclusively by:1. Providing a supplementary school, St Kostka Polish Saturday School in High Wycombe, teaching about Poland, the Polish language, history, geography, customs and traditions and providing religious education, and;2. Organising educational trips for pupils
Beccles And District Museum CIO
HeritageThe purpose of the charity is to provide a museum showing the history of Beccles and the surrounding district. Occasional special exhibitions are organised. The museum is open to the public from April to the end of October
The Pembridge Amenity Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage1) TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE IN OR AFFECTING PEMBRIDGE; 2) TO SECURE THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTEREST; 3) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY, NATURAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF THE PARISH OF PEMBRIDGE
The Gloucestershire Naturalists' Society
HeritageMaintaining county recorders for collation of observations in all fields of natural history Publishing regular newsletters and publicationsMaintaining an active websiteRunning free public meetings on Natural History themes Running free public field trips to places of interest around the countyProvision of small grants in support of the Society's objectivesTraining young naturalists
The Ottoman Community And Heritage Foundation Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the history, culture, art of the Ottomans and of related cultures
The Edith Catherine Cowley Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Hall is used for the benefit of the village. All village associations use the Hall, Youth Club, Scouts, Playtime, Bowls, Art, WI, Zumba, Pilates, Martial Arts, Theatrical Society, Gardening Association, History Society. Parish Council meetings are also held in the Hall, together with National Associations because of the Hall's geographical position.
Yarpole Village Hall
Facilities, Heritage, Leisureindoor bowling,art class,pilates, stretch health,yoga, tai chi, flicks in the sticks, arts alive,history group,talks,Amateur dramatics.
Museum Of RAF Fire Fighting
Armed forces, HeritageTo establish and maintain for the benefit of the public a museum of RAF fire fighting. To advance education by establishing a museum which details the history of the RAF fire and rescue and to promote community fire safety. Also to advance education by displaying fire fighting memorabilia in and outside the museum to promote community fire safety. Also to Promote Education on fire safety.
Oakridge Village Hall Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionWe administer, manage and facilitate our hall for community activities and meetings, including a choir and dance classes, garden club, history group, lunch club for the elderly, the Church in Oakridge, W.I. etc. The trust holds fundraising events, Film Nights, and lets the hall for educational, community functions, family parties, children's parties, annual village show, and drama productions.
Crewkerne Heritage Centre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage- provision of a secure public repositary for the collection and display of items relating to the social and industrial history of the Crewkerne area- provision of a library and resource centre to assist and encourage individual research - stimulation of interest and awareness of heritage matters and local history;- ongoing educational links with local schools and youth groups
Godmersham Park Heritage Centre For The Parishes Of Godmersham And Crundale Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of education of the public in general in particular in history, art, architecture and other environmental subjects relating to the history of Godmersham Park and of the two parish communities of Crundale and Godmersham.