Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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Surrey History Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe aim of the trust is to help rescue and promote Surrey's history. By subscribing you will help raise funds to secure the purchase and conservation of collections. Volunteers are always welcome to assist in projects.
The Daphne Oram Trust
Arts, Education, HeritageThe Trust envisages that it act as an umbrella body making small grants and bursaries to organisations and individuals undertaking research in the field of electronic music. It may also sponsor research into the work of Daphne Oram in its historical context and support performances and recordings of electronic music relating to Daphne Oram's concept of graphic sound production.
Merseyside Association Of Ghanaians
Beneficiary group, HeritageOur Mission Merseyside Association of Ghanaians ....... will unite and support the Ghanaian Community in Merseyside and promote Ghanaian Culture to develop multicultural cohesion across the North West. Networking /partnerships ,Welfare ,Projects ---- Black history Africa, Youth involvement projects ,Establish links (Ghanaian Centre) ,Strengthen Partnerships , Charity projects in Ghana
Wesleyan Day Care Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social care, Social welfareTo provide a safe enviroment for elderly, and disabled people to come together and socialise, play games, participate in discussions, arm chair exercise and share experiences. They are provided with a hot nutritious meal at the centre.The users also enjoy participating in summer BBQ, and trips, including to the seaside and theatre, as well as celebrating events such as Black History Month
The North Downs Society
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageThe North Downs Society is a public amenity society with the following objects: a) to conserve natural features and ecology, b) to encourage the preservation of buildings of historic interest and a high standard of design in all new developments and planning proposals, c) to stimulate public interest in the history, character, beauty and wild-life of the countryside, d) to further general amenity.
Folkestone And District Local History Society
Arts, HeritageGenerate and enhance public interest in all aspects of the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.Arrange a series of talks throughout the year,together with exhibitions and outings,by producing for sale other publications that help to provide background for local history research.Supports other local organisations who seek to promote the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.
Ceredigion Historical Society (cymdeithas Hanes Ceredigion)
HeritageHistorical Society
Goole Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageWithin the Parish of Goole Goole Civic Sociey CIO will - i.Promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefitii. Educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Goole. iii. Secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of the environment and sites of features of historic or public interest.
Basingstoke Archaeological And Historical Society
Arts, HeritageArchaeological & Historical Society, research locally, excavations, publications
Combe Down Heritage Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Society records, protects and preserves, and advances the education of the public in the heritage of Combe Down.Current research projects include the history of the stone mines, the shops, a Roman Villa, the public realm, old buildings, oral history and local WW1 & WW2 history.Our Constitution and full accounts of our work can be seen on www.combedownheritagesociety.wordpress.com
Carn Brea Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe Committee organise a variety of events at the Carn Brea Village Hall, ranging from lectures on the history and heritage of the area to handicraft presentations, quiz nights and summer fetes. All these activities are open to the public and are advertised locally by means of posters and fliers and on special occasions, wider coverage is sought through local radio.
Wandsworth Historical Society
HeritageA programme of talks on the history and archaeology of the borough of Wandsworth and beyond; archaeological visits to the Thames foreshore; occasional visits to local places of interest; support for Wandsworth Museum.
Mourholme Local History Society
Arts, HeritageProvide lectures by visiting speakers on historical events in the area. Encourage members to carry out and publish their own research.Publish a magazine and books concerning the historic parish of Warton, which included the townships of Borwick, Carnforth, Priest Hutton, Silverdale, Yealand Conyers and Yealand Redmayne.Store archives of historic material of local concern.Establish web site
Ripon Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritagePromoting the preservation, protection & development of Ripon.Make annual awards to encourage high standards in any developments/refurbishments during the preceeding year.Commenting on planning matters relevant to Ripon with a view to promoting high standards in any developments.Educating members & the general public in the geography, history, natural history & general environment of Ripon.
Rowhedge Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the Charity is to advance the education of the public in the history and development of Rowhedge by the provision and maintenance of educational facilities, services and events.The Trust works to harness and focus the goodwill of residents in Rowhedge (and beyond) towards building a strong community and and sharing their interest and expertise with the rest of the community.
Friends Of The Willis Museum
Arts, Associations, HeritageThe 'Friends' was founded to promote, support, assist and improve The Willis Museum. We also support members & non members with local projects such as a book of local history or like interest. We have resources facilities for our members and museum staff, a collection of local maps, photographs & oral tapes of peoples memories.
Brixworth History Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe society advances education of the public in the history of Brixworth and beyond.
Wolverhampton Heritage Trust
HeritageThe trust aims to preserve buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest in and around the city of Wolverhampton.
The Guella Trust
Arts, Heritage(a) Apply the income of the Trust Fund so far as practical in the promotion of Arts and advancing education, in particular, the Fine Arts English Literature History and Natural History in the area of North and North West Norfolk.(b) Such charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of North and North West Norfolk as the the Trustees, in their absolute discretion, think fit.
Churchill Old Church Preservation Society
Heritage, ReligionProviding historical information & records on the local villages
Garw Valley Heritage Society
HeritageThe Garw Valley Heritage Society aims are :- 1. To record the industrial and social history of the Garw Valley. 2. To make available to the public, and other relevant groups or individuals, details of the archive material.3. To promote awareness of the Garw Valley's heritage and make that history available to all.4. To hold exhibitions about the Garw Valley and its residents ,
British Society For The History Of Radiology
Arts, Heritage, ResearchEducation, training and research in to the History of Radiology mainly in the UK.Annual LectureRegular scientific journal publicationParticipation in conferencesOperation of a web site
Beta - Basic Education And Training For Adults
Arts, HeritageTo improve literacy and the love of learning, BETA is committed to researching local history. Access to this research will be in printed books and digital formats. The research will be available free of charge via the BETA website www.betanetcafe.co.ukTo work with the local community, taking part in events, presentations etc. thus furthering education and access to local history.
Ohr Hatorah
Heritage, Social welfareThe charity runs an extensive research program enabling people to research the culture and history of the Chassidic movement and also run weekly and monthly lectures and social events relating to this.
Yate & District Heritage Centre Trust
HeritageTo apply funds and income for the CharityÔÇÖs objects to enable, through education, an understanding of the history of Yate and District, to assist in the work of Yate Heritage Centre