Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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Chedhams Yard Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, HousingTHE CHARITY MANAGES A HERITAGE VISITOR ATTRACTION COMPRISING A 19TH CENTURY BLACKSMITHS AND WHEELWRIGHTS WORKSHOP IN THE CENTRE OF WELLESBOURNE. THE YARD IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SUMMER SATURDAYS AND TO GROUPS AT OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT. THE TRUST ALSO RUNS A PROGRAMME OF SCHOOL VISITS AND VISITS TO OLD PEOPLE'S HOMES, PRESENTATIONS TO CLUBS ETC. ON THE SUBJECT OF THE YARD AND ITS HISTORY.
The Templar Heritage Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfarePolicy to advance the education of public by providing grants and assistance with historical research into the Templars, Crusades and associated subjects. Provides information including lectures and website information about the above. Provides grants for the training in the crafts of historic building or conservation for young, unemployed or disadvantaged persons.
The Baptist Historical Society
HeritageTo advance the Christian faith and to promote the study of Baptist history through publication especially Baptist quarterly and lectures and so contribute to a significant strand in British history. More information available on website - www.baptisthistory.org.uk.
Cheqs And Local Villages Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThis is a grant giving charity funded by historical endowment, which intends to distribute its net income year by year.
The Friends Of Chatham Traction
Associations, Heritage1) TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, EXHIBIT AND OPERATE FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT THE 1939 BRISTOL K5GDOUBLE-DECK BUS REGISTERED GKE 68: AND(2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBL IC IN THE HISTORY AND USE OF THEBUS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE HISTORY AND ROLE OF THE CHATHAM A NDDISTRICT TRACTION COMPANY.
Chelmsford Arts And Culture Project
Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research1)To promote, the arts, culture, heritage and science in Chelmsford2) To advance education in the arts and the artistic and cultural history and heritage of Chelmsford 3) to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents
Studying History And Archaeology In Lympne
Environment, HeritageTo advance the education and knowledge of the residents of Lympne and the surrounding area, in the archaeology, history, heritage, geology and natural environment of the area.To promote the preservation, enhancement, conservation and accessibility of local important historical and archaeological sites.
English Project@ Winchester
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the historical and contemporary evolution of the English Language
Caterham Unit 72 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, HeritageTo help make young people good citizens through the medium of waterbourne and adventure activities following the history and tenets of the Royal Navy
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Exhibition Group
Arts, Heritageto educate the public on the history of the Staffordshire bull terrier in exhibitions,slide exhibitions,road shows and a magazine
Hunstanton Society
Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageWITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT - IN THE AREA ENCOMPASSED WITHIN A 10 MILE RADIUS CENTRED ON THE TOWN HALL, HUNSTANTONA) TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE.B) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, NATURAL HISTORYC) TO SECURE THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC BENEFIT
Suffolk Local History Council
HeritageTo promote Local History in Suffolk
The University Of Hull Maritime History Trust
Education, HeritageEducational activities in the field of Maritime History.
Riley Cars Archive Heritage Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureProviding an on-line archive to record for educational purposes the history of the Riley family and its importance in the motor design, manufacturing and motor sport development in the United Kingdom. To provide a physical museum to display Riley related items for the interest and education of the public at large.
Richmond Local History Society
HeritageThe Society studies the local history relating to Richmond, Ham, Kew, Petersham and organises meetings, exhibitions and visits to places of historical interest. The Society puts on record and where appropriate publishes local history of our area of interest.
Abthorpe Church Of England School
Education, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionMaintains the 16th Century school building left to the village by Mrs Jane Leeson's will of 1642.Now used as the village hall.
Hendon And District Archaeological Society
HeritageThe advancement of archaeological and historical research and education for the public benefit with particular reference to the archaeology and history of the London Borough of Barnet.
Cumbria County History Trust
HeritageTo coordinate and gather resources for the Victoria County History of Cumbria project, a collaborative community project created to research and write the histories of all parts of Cumbria, and to make historical information generally available, within the framework and standards of the Victoria County History of England.
Crediton Area Development Trust LTD
Heritage, HousingProvide hall and other spaces for public use, as well as a home for the Crediton Area History and Museum Society.
Malvern Radar And Technology History Society
Heritage, ResearchWe advance public knowledge of the scientific& cultural heritage arising from the government research establishments in and around Malvern. We help local educational bodies. We collect, preserve, protect and enrich the charity's archive material for public benefit. We restore artefacts associated with Malvern's scientific heritage. We cooperate with organisations with similar objectives.
Southend Pier Museum Foundation Trust Limited
HeritageMaintain for the public benefit a museum for the acquisition, preservation, exhibition and interpretation of material evidence and associated information relating primarily to Southend pier and its history
Hertfordshire Family History Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the study of family and population history principally within the County of Hertfordshire
Bedfordshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe objectives of the BFHS are to advance the education of the public in the study of Family History. We publish a quarterly journal, hold monthly meetings (www.bfhs.org.uk), provide research, publish CDs of Beds Parish Registers, publish Monumental Inscriptions from Churchyards within Beds, run a bookstall & library, provide a range of look-up services and carry out other relevant activities.
Gillingham Local History Society
Education, HeritageWe offer membership to the society, at an affordable cost in return for which we organise a series of lectures on an historical theme. Visitors may also attend lectures for a nominal donation. In addition we provide, maintain and manage a museum of local history, open all year, with free entry to the public. School visits and lectures to local organisations.
British Naturalists' Association
Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe Association's objects are to promote, organise, carry on and encourage education of the public and study and research (including the recording and study of places and objects of natural history, scientific interest, and natural beauty) for the advancement of knowledge in all branches of natural history and for such purposes to encourage and actively support the conservation of wildlife....