Heritage Charities That specialise in Museum
Discover 708 Heritage charities that specialise in museum. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Rectory Cottages (bletchley) Museum Trust
HeritageTo preserve Rectory Cottages for the benefit of the people of Bletchley.
The Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust Limited
HeritageA museum of the local county Ironstone industry with an approved operating railway attached.Opening sundays throught the year
Friends Of Gressenhall - The Norfolk Rural Life Museum
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageFriends of Gressenhall support the work of the Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Museum, its collections and its volunteer groups.
Kirkaldy Testing Museum Southwark LTD
Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public of the need for structural and materials testing and the important part played by David Kirkaldy by the provision of a museum. The preservation of David Kirkaldy's Universal Testing Machine.
Swanage Museum
HeritageThe aim of the organisation is to operate a museum and archive, for the benefit of all, but particularly the local population, incoming tourists and all those with an interest in the area. The focus of the organisation is and will be the history of Swanage and its environs.
Sheringham And District Society
Arts, HeritageWe seek to stimulate public interest in the area by encouraging the protection of features of historic significance, and by providing access to a maritime museum and shell art gallery in historic buildings we maintain. We support initiatives that enhance the continuing preservation and development of features in the area, and those that seek to conserve the historic nature of the area.
Friends Of The Lincoln Museums And Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageFund-raising by organising (1) concerts, lectures, walks, outings to exhibitions, museums and galleries, and holidays. Making grants to the museums and art gallery in Lincoln towards acquisitions, conservation and educational projects.
The Saffron Walden Public Library
Arts, HeritageIncome of the Trust to be used for: i) the expenses of administrationii) the maintenance and improvement of the libraryiii) provision of the library facilities over and above those under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
Cambrian Railways Society Limited
HeritageTo acquire land, buildings and artefacts which belonged to the original Cambrian Railways Company in order to preserve them as a permanent working exhibition.
Harris Free Public Library And Museum Endowment Trust
Arts, HeritageProvide Additions For The Harris Reference Library and Museum
March And District Museum Society
Education, HeritagePreserving the history of March & District in the form of artefacts, photographs and documents. Making this information available to the general public during our regular opening times, via the Internet, mail or telephone, by specially arranged group visits from schools and other groups and by outreach. We also engage academically and socially with other local groups.
The Museum Society Of Exmouth
HeritageExmouth Museum preserves artefacts for the history of Exmouth. These are displayed for residents and visitors to the town to see on their visits. Groups are also able to visit the museum for tours and guided information. Talks are given to outside organisations and there are information and educational packs.
Park Pharmacy Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Research, Social welfareThe Trust works closely with Plymouth Social Isolation Forum to find novel ways to bring isolated and lonely people together at Thorn Park Lodge. It also runs recall reminiscence sessions, practical science-based workshops, helps raise children's aspirations in novel ways. It has a pharmaceutical museum, library, a medicinal garden and is planning an exciting Heritage Health Science Exploratory.
Friends Of The Potteries Museum And Art Gallery, Stoke On Trent
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Friends make grants available to the potteries museums and art gallery and Gladstone Industrial Museum to enable them to acquire objects and carry out activities which they would otherwise not be able to do. The friends therefore only indirectly help the classifications shown above.
The Arts Society East Herts
Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, HousingPromotion and advancement of the arts through a programme of Talks, Outings, volunteering, recording local artefacts, and financial support of the arts in local schools and other organisations. In furtherance of this purpose the Society shall have power to arrange lectures and organise appropriate activities including visits to houses, collections, museums and other places of relevant interest.
Pannett Art Gallery And Whitby Museum
Arts, HeritageTo provide free access for the general public to view The Pannett Art Gallery collection.
J R Heslam Trust
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Trustees have the power to apply income or capital to the purchase of pictures, prints, sculptures, books, works of art as the Trustees consider to be of national, scientific, historic or artistic interest in connection with City of Lincoln. The ownership of items purchased to be transferred to the City, such items to be exhibited in the Usher Gallery or such other place in the City.
The David And Christopher Lewis Foundation
HeritageThe Foundation was established in memory of John and Nellie Lewis by their sons, David and Christopher. We support Welsh Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Language through small grants towards heritage sites, arts programs, educational institutions and museums. We fund projects to protect Wales' natural beauty, promote sustainable tourism, and encourage learning about Welsh arts, culture, and language.
Holmesdale Natural History Club
Arts, Heritage, ResearchMonthly lectures on natural history, physical sciences, local history and archeaology. Monthly walks and / or outings to places relevant to the Club's interests, mainly in the Reigate / Redhill area in particular and east Surrey in general. Research by members and non-members. Care of our Museum and library.
Newarke Houses Museum
Facilities, Heritage, HousingThe Chantry House and Nos. 9 and 11 The Newarke, Leicester, to be preserved in perpetuity for use by the public as a museum and the gardens used as open space for the benefit of the public.
Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited
HeritageTramway museum for the Manchester area and operating tramway in Heaton Park, Manchester
Friends Of Kettering Art Gallery And Museum
Arts, Associations, HeritageTO FURTHER THE WORK OF KETTERING ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM AND TO HELP MAKE THEM MORE WIDELY KNOWN, UNDERSTOOD AND ENJOYED;TO HELP STRENGTHEN THE COLLECTIONS OF THE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM BY GIFT AND PURCHASE, CONSERVATION AND CATALOGUING;TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES IN THE KETTERING AREA, INCLUDING ORGANISING MEETINGS, VISITS AND TALKS ON RELEVANT SUBJECTS.
Romney Marsh Wartime Collection
Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of public education by the provision of a museum.
Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground (foster For Botanical Gardens Etc)
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision of public open space for healthful recreation and a museum that will advance education through its day to day operation
Crediton Area History And Museum Society
Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageOrganise and arrange talks/lectures on local historical matters for our community. Maintain, operate and staff the Town,s Museum including fund raising for it,s upkeep.Provide historical information to the local schools and organisations as and when required.Organise ,record and safely store historical records in a local Mansion.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many museum heritage charities are there in the UK?
There are 708 registered museum heritage charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the museum heritage charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of museum heritage charities?
Museum heritage charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for museum heritage charities?
Across all museum heritage charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of museum heritage charities?
Museum heritage charities have an average annual income of £758k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.