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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Wellesbourne Wartime Museum
Heritage, LeisurePreserve the history of Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield and its surrounds and maintain a collection of artifacts illustrating the life of the establishment.
The Friends Of Herefordshire Museums And Arts
Associations, HeritageTo support and provide assistance to Herefordshire Museums and the Arts within the County
Markfield Beam Engine And Museum
Economic and community development, HeritageThe principal activity of the Markfield Beam Engine and Museum is the conservation and operation of the Victorian Beam Pumping Engine as part of an heritage site and educational resource in the London Borough of Haringey. It is located in what was the old Tottenham sewage works, within what is now Markfield Park, and adjacent to the River Lea.
Fowey Museum Trust
Heritage, HousingThe museum's aim is to collect, care, conserve and display items relating to Fowey, illustrating the cultural and civic history and where possible link items to individuals, providing clues to social standing and lifestyle. We also share our ongoing research into Fowey's history with locals and visitors from home and overseas.
Friends Of Royston Museum
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageFundraising and supporting the museum eg. on duty on desk for enquiries and shop, cataloguing and assisting with exhibitions, being trained to demonstrate resources to groups.
The Regimental Museum Trust Of The Duke Of Wellington's Regiment (west Riding)
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Saving of livesEducation of the public and members of the regiment in the history and military accomplishments of the regiment by public exhibition of the collection in a museum. Restoration, conservation, repair, reconstruction and preservation of objects in the collection.
The Friends Of The Soldiers Of Gloucestershire Museum
Armed forces, Associations, HeritageThe charity aim is to support the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum by providing funds for specified projects and organising events in support of the museum's activities.
Aireborough Historical Society
HeritageIn winter, monthly evening talks. In summer walks and visits to places with a history. Every May, a week end coach trip is taken to a different part of the country. We now have a website with pictures of old Aireborough.
Public Museum
HeritageProvision of museum services for the Thetford area of Norfolk as part of the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service.
Wellington Museum Society
HeritageWellington Museum Society collects artefacts, documents and illustration about the town and its area of influence. The collection is used to inform visitors of the town's history and its place in the world. The society also publishes booklets on local history.
The Petworth Cottage Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by affording them access to the cottage at 346 High Street in Petworth restored and furnished as a typical cottage on the Leconfield Estate as it might have been in Petworth's heyday as an estate town in 1910 or thereabouts.
Allen And Curtis Museum Foundation
HeritageSupport to museums services
The Bow Trust (durham) Limited
Heritage, ReligionTo maintain the redundant church of St Mary-Le-Bow, Durham City, as a centre for exhibitions and activities related to the history and antiquities of the city and county, and for other educational and cultural benefits.
Cleveland And Teesside Local History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Society, which was formed in 1968, takes an active part in preserving our heritage. We promote various projects in local history and offer advice. We maintain links with local archives, libraries, museums and groups connected with archaeology, family history and industrial archaeology. Lectures and guided walks are held throughout the year.
Guisborough Museum Limited
HeritageTO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF THE TOWN AND AREA A FACILITY TO SHOW THE HISTORY OF GUISBOROUGH AND TO PRESERVE INTERESTING ARTEFACTS OF THE TOWN AND AREA.THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUIBLIC TWICE A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND PUTS ON EXHIBITIONS WHICH ARE OF INTEREST TO THE PEOPLE OF THE AREA
Friends Of Luton Museums
Associations, HeritageFinancial and other support to Luton Museums
Oates Memorial Library And Museum And The Gilbert White Museum
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe principal activities of the educational charitable trust are to maintain Gilbert White's House & Garden in Selborne, with associated Field Studies Centre, as a visitor attraction & Accredited museum. We engage with people of all ages & abilities to promote enjoyment & exploration of our heritage through our exhibitions, collections, learning & education programme, outreach & access policies.
Kegworth Heritage Centre
Associations, HeritageKegworth Heritage Centre is a place for researching, recording and preserving Kegworth life, past present and future, as evidenced through artefacts, photographs, records and personal memories. As the village changes with time, the Heritage Centre will pass these on to others to provide a continuum, demonstrating how the intrinsic values of Kegworth life remain unchanged.
Uplands Junior School Fund
Arts, Education, Heritage, HousingFunding of various activities including visits of pupils to art galleries, historic houses etc. Visits to school by theatre companies, musicians, and artists.
Purton Historical Society
HeritageHOLDING MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS, MAINTAINING A VILLAGE MUSEUM. HELPING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH RESEARCH.
Chipperfield Bequest (art Gallery)
Arts, Education, HeritagePURCHASE WORKS OF ART FOR SOUTHAMPTON CITY ART GALLERY
Cyfeillion Storiel/ Friends Of Storiel.
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo support the work of the Museum and Art Gallery through fund-raising to assist the conservation of the collections and the cost of exhibitions, and the organising of public lectures to broaden the educational outreach of the Museum and Art Gallery.
Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum
Armed forces, HeritageThis regimental museum is an entirely voluntary undertaking. It is financially independent and rents its premises. No charges are made for admission or services. In addition to the opening hours we give many 'out of hours' tours for parties and individuals. A major part of our work is the provision of detailed narratives of soldiers who have served in our Regiment both in wartime and peacetime.
Egham-By-Runnymede Historical Society
HeritageTo promote the study of local history and archaeology in Egham and the surrounding district. To compile information on local history. To catalogue and research areas of archaeological sites. To publish information on archaeological sites and local history. To assist and support the administration of the Egham Museum. To take appropriate action towards conservation of historic buildings etc.
The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by providing access to and maintaining the only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales.
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.