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 Friends Of Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageRaise funds to be appropriated to Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Museums.
The Clun Town Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageCollect, preserve and display artefacts pertaining to all facets of life in the Clun Forest Area from archaeological finds through to agricultural and manufacturing and products; domestic items, local crafts up to and including the 1950's. Conserve and display Elizabethan Silver Maces and Town Seal of Clun.
The Royal Sussex Regiment Museum Trust
Armed forces, HeritagePURCHASE OF ARTEFACTS RELATING TO THE ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENTMAINTAIN EXHIBITION OF REGIMENTAL ARTEFACTS AND PUBLIC/EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME RELATING TO REGIMENTAL HISTORY AND INDIVIDUALS
Essex Police Museum
Education, Heritage, Saving of livesEducation/Training. The museum is established to show how the Essex Police developed from its inception since 1840 until the present time. This is provided by access to the collection by the public when the museum is open and also by special arrangement. Education via the school curriculum.
Barwic Parade County Primary School Fund
Education, HeritageTo help with pupil visits, coach hire and entry to museums etc. and extending curriculum activities.
The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust
Heritage, LeisureMuseum celebrating the Barge Building and Brick making heritage of Sittingbourne in a newly built replica of a Victorian Sail loft on the historic Milton Creek.
Lostwithiel Museum Association
HeritageMuseum presenting local social history-artifacts & reference section. Fully accredited. Guided walks during the summer months.
Whittlesea Museum Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageA small social history museum displaying :-Agricultural toolsBrickyard information and a collection of bricksCostumesArchaeologyToysHistory of local hero Sir Harry SmithA none working forgeChurch records/census and informationBooksLarge collection of photos
Upper Nene Archaeological Society
HeritageThe society has been excavating a Roman villa in Northamptonshire for the past 38 years. It publishes on a regular basis. It also owns & manages a museum, interpreting & displaying the results of excavation & runs a museum education service.
Friends Of Southampton's Museums, Archives And Galleries
Arts, Associations, HeritageTO ADVANCE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF ARTS AND CRAFTS BY THE PROMOTION, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF SOUTHAMPTON'S MUSEUMS, ARCHIVES AND GALLERIES IN CO-OPERATION WITH THEIR MANAGEMENT AND STAFF.
Cheddleton Flint Mill Industrial Heritage Trust
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Objectives of the Charity are: to preserve the Water Mill with all its propertiesTo preserve the equipment associated with the preparation of materials used in the Pottery IndustryTo provide facilities for the education of adults and young people helping them to understand these processes, the history of their development and to act as an educational resource.
The Red Lodge
HeritageManage a period house museum
The Friends Association Of Belvue School
Education, Heritage, Social welfareSupport and enhance the educational experiences of special needs students. Financial support with day trips/residentials/trips to museums/sea side/local places of interest.Running of two minibuses for use to take students to the above activities.
Immingham Museum
Arts, Education, HeritageThe Museum produces a range of displays. Some are long term, e.g. Railways, others are short term to show aspects of the collections held by the Museum. Displays are mounted to celebrate local anniversaries of significance. Documents , photos and publications are available to consult or purchase. An education group provide a range of activities for local schools and societies.
Thorney Society
HeritagePromotes understanding of the local and natural history of the village and civil parish of Thorney, particularly through the development and opening of the Thorney Heritage Museum.
Sleaford Museum Trust
HeritageConservation and display of Sleaford's historic heritage. Operates a town museum - opened in April 2015.
Shipston-On-Stour And District Local History Society
Education, HeritageTo collect, preserve and display, in our museum, any item which furthers knowledge of local history. To carry out and publish research. To provide lectures, displays and information to organisations, individuals & schools.
R U Sayce Bequest
Arts, HeritageFunding for Powysland Museum & book library.
The Lincoln Chorale
Arts, Crime and Justice, Education, HeritageChoral concerts in the Area of Operation, including performances in schools, prisons, museums and churches.
The Clayton Collection Of Roman Antiquities
HeritageThe charity owns and makes available to the public a collection of Roman antiquities.
Market Drayton Museum And Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyTo maintain a Museum and Heritage Centre. To preserve artefacts and documents associated with the Town. To promote an interest in local history and the built environment, engendering a sense of identity, citizenship and civic pride. To share knowledge and research. To keep a watch on buildings within the Conservation Area, and comment on significant planning applications in the town.
The Leicester City Fire Brigade Museum Society
Heritage, Saving of livesassist Leicester Museum in the preservation of the fire service appliances and equipment in its possessionprovide personnel to give practical demonstrations and operate the equipment held by the museum make recommendations for the acquisition of additional equipment, property to enhance the collectiondo all other things incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above or any of them.
Ladys Creative Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareLady's Creative Centre is a charity to help women from different backgrounds/cultures to release their talent and find a place in the community. Activities include classes in painting/drawing (for both members and tenants of local estates), and in Spanish, yoga, craft. Also fundraising, social & special events, exhibitions, and a dolls house museum. It also helps priority and disadvantaged people.
The Friends Of Coldharbour Mill Museum
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageRegular fund raising activities. Volunteering. To support Coldharbour Mill Trust only.
The Small Arms School Corps Infantry Weapons Collection Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Education, HeritageThe purpose of the Charity is to educate, familiarise and provide assistance for research into the history of the development of small arms, including anti-armour and mortars. The collection includes the Travers Library which is over a 1000 books of military history and small arms associated equipment and ancillaries.
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.