Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Our Association is established to promote education in the heritage of the railway from Taunton to Minehead by restoring, preserving and displaying railway locomotives, carriages, wagons and other artefacts (including documents, drawings, photographs, recordings and films) of historical interest and the buildings connected therewith.

Promoting the preservation, protection, development, improvement & education for the benefit of the people of Hayle, Cornwall & the nation, the natural historical, architectural & constructional heritage, features, objects, collections and projects of historic & public interest, including buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.

The investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.

To promote the well-being & efficiency of the Intelligence Corps by fostering esprit de corps and maintaining contact between past and present members. To educate in the role, history, traditions and ethos of the Corps. To provide relief to qualifying beneficiaries. To commemorate and remember those members, or former members, who have lost their lives or suffered injury in service to the public.

The Company's objects are to preserve the heritage of Hay Castle in Hay-on-Wye and to advance educationon the architecture of the building, local history and the arts by the purchase and preservation of the buildingand its surrounding land.

To provide an educational and cultural centre in or near London to promote the knowledge and use of the welsh language, through educational means; and promote culture and education (e.g. literature, art, music, history, science) particularly relating to Wales and the Welsh people, but not exclusively, for the benefit of the public.

Avoncroft is a museum of historic buildings rescued from imminent destruction and carefully rebuilt on an open-air site near Bromsgrove in the north of Worcestershire. Our principal aim isTo inspire enthusiasm for and understanding of the history of building as illustrated at Avoncroft, and the relationship of people with the buildings they constructed and in which they lived and worked.

The charity aims to provide a public working museum celebrating the history of the woollen textile industry for the advancement of public education, to preserve Coldharbour Mill as a building of historic and architectural value for public benefit, and to continue textile production.

Presentation of public concerts and recitals in the UK and abroad in which historical performance practice is applied using instruments of the period.

Through its funding the Trust aims to improve the quality of life of people who live and work in Wales. In particular the Trust aims to promote education, history, language, culture, music and folklore, particularly for those who face discrimination or disadvantage. Grants are made to Sport, the Arts, Community and the Environment.

to provide and maintain a museum of the history and practice of mental healthcare

The Ragged School Museum offers visitors and school groups a chance to learn about the social history of and Victorian education in the east end of London.

The Trust owns and operates the Hollesley Bay Colony Stud, the oldest and largest stud of Suffolk Horses in the country. The stud is open to the public and the Trust operates an education and heritage centre to raise awareness of the historical importance of the Suffolk horse in the region. The Trust works with volunteers and offers training and resettlement opportunities for Prisoners.

To preserve for the benefit of the people of Cardigan Town and of the nation the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around Cardigan Town in buildings (including any building as defined in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.

Advancement of education by promoting the study of the Natural Sciences and Human History.Particular emphasis is placed on Natural History, Archeology, Anthropology, Ethnography, Social and Local History and the Industrial and Decorative Arts.

Thames Festival Trust's focus is on engaging a wide public in art, heritage, education, environmental and well-being programmes that reveal our rivers' rich natural environment, share their unique history, protect their sustainability, and celebrate the diverse connections they make for us with the wider world.

The museum records, preserves and interprets the history of the area between the new forest and the sea. The art gallery works with regional and national art galleries to stage exhibitions combining both local and national interest. Activities/events are organised 'in house' for youngsters, families, schools, the elderly and those with limited mobility.

The Charity's objectives are: to restore, preserve, and protect Insole Court and its gardens for the public benefit; to provide education in its conservation and history; and to benefit the residents of the community by providing community facilities for social welfare and recreation.

The relief of poverty particularly but not exclusively among persons of the Jewish faith in any part of the world.The advancement of the Jewish religion in any part of the world.The advancement of education of the public in any part of the world in the knowledge of the Jewish religion and Jewish history and culture.

Lancashire BME Pact and Lancashire Women's Network recently merged to form Lancashire BME Network. The founding organisations have a long history of partnership working and will be working to address needs and issues affecting BME communities.

TO DESCRIBE AND ILLUSTRATE THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISTINCTIVE NATURE OF THE NEW FOREST THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH SERVICES AND A SPECIALIST REFERENCE LIBRARY. ALSO TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE CHARACTER AND AMENITIES OF THE NEW FOREST FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT.

1. Adavancement of education of the public 2. Relief of poverty3. Promotion and furtherance of education and research concerning history, geography, culture, arts, music, literature, language, industries and economy of Romania and Romanian people4. Publishing the results of any such research at the discretion of the Trustees5. Relief of Romanian refugees in the United Kingdom

The provision of residential support for vulnerable adults.St James Priory Church - a 12th century Norman city centre church used for meditation and worship.

Regular church servicesTeaching of the Aramaic/Syriac languageTalks and lectures about the church's spirituality and its people's history, culture and heritageAssist new Christian refugees

To advance the education of the British public and Omani nationals by promoting learning & knowledge of Oman and the UK, their people, history, geography, economies and all aspects of their wider cultures, religions & customs by arranging lectures & meetings which may be open to the public; and by providing educational assistance through financial and logistical support in either country.