Heritage Charities That specialise in Museum

Art and Christianity seeks to foster and explore the dialogue between art, Christianity and other religious faiths. Through events, publications and consultation, we offer education, enquiry and exchange with regard to the relationship between art and faith; collaboration and partnership with galleries, art institutions and places of worship;advocacy and advice on commissioning works of art.

The principle activity of the trust is the continued support of the Fan Museum Trust.

ACQUISITION, RESTORATION AND OPERATION OF HISTORIC ITEMS OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK WITH THE LONGER TERM OBJECTIVE OF ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT RAILWAY MUSEUM WITH APPROPRIATE FACILITIES FOR THE DISPLAY, STORAGE AND RESTORATION OF OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Nottingham Industrial Museum, in the grounds of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, celebrates the history of industry in Nottinghamshire. Visitors will discover the names of the people and companies that made Nottingham famous around the world. The charity is committed to heritage education by staging special events and talks to a wide range of visitors.

The objects of the Organisation are to acquire, restore, repair and house tramcar bodies, tramcar trucks and tramway equipment and to transfer the same to the Tramway Museum Society, Crich for preservation and exhibition. The main function of the Organisation is to build up funds for the restoration etc. of tramcars and enable a continuous sequence of projects in the Workshop at Crich.

To advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively, in the history of the second world war and the Battle of Britain and the Royal Air Force, by the establishment and maintenance of a museum and associated collections, and such other means as the Trustees shall in their discretion determine.

The Carriage Foundation aims to promote, care for, preserve and interpret horse drawn carriages as an integral part of the history of transport. We are currently managing the 'Carriages of Britain' project, an online database of publicly accessible carriages and have long term plans to explore the possibility of founding a National Carriage Museum.

The Association supports the development and standards of Suffolk museums and acts as their representative to other bodies. It works to serve the people of Suffolk and its visitors through joint museum projects, professional training of museums' staff and volunteers,along with helping the ambition and achievements of the county's museums through providing professional information and advice.

To establish and maintain a heritage facility in Bishopsteignton, Devon, in order to advance the education of, and for the benefit of the community?We have established an Annual Molly Coombe lecture and continue a programme of irregular talks relating to the village and the surrounding area, a research group and soon hope to install information boards and a website link to all our activities.

The Society will exist to advance the education of the public into the history and development of the Millom and Haverigg area and in particular by the operation of a museum.

Art Space Portsmouth actively promotes the creation, presentation and access to contemporary art practice through it's education and studio programmes. It provides fit for purpose affordable studios and supports artist's development. Art Space Portsmouth also has a gallery / project space that includes an active exhibition programme open to the public as well as annual open studios events.

To promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the village of Sawston and neighbourhood of its natural flora and wildlife. To establish a museum devoted to the history of Sawston.

The Hermitage Foundation UK are a support group dedicated to working outside Russia for the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and promoting the Hermitage and Russian culture abroad.

MAINTAINING & DEVELOPING A MUSEUM OF LOCAL INTEREST

Ford Green Hall Museum offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life in the 17th Century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furnature. The Hall welcomes all and appeals to a wide range of ages and encourages schools to visit and take part in activities.

TO PRESERVE PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST OR IMPORTANCE, IN PARTICULAR IN THE AREA OF WILTSHIRE;TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM.

To build a boat for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults to operate between Windsor and Oxford along the River Thames. The boat is primarily based at Henley on Thames and operates from the River & Rowing Museum.

To help to set up and run friends and volunteers of heritage organisations and represent at local and national level.

To promote civic pride & secure the preservation, protection, development & improvement of features of historic or public interest in the towns of Frinton-On-Sea, Walton-On-The-Naze & the neighbouring villages of Great Holland, Kirby Cross & Kirby-Le-Soken; to educate the public; to give information; to hold meetings, lectures & exhibitions.

To preserve for the public the natural, artistic and cultural amenities of the town of Alford and its surroundings

The charity provides a museum to show, through multi media displays, to all ages, the history of the East Anglian Regiments and the Royal Anglian Regiment from 1958. The museum is located at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford, just outside Cambridge.

Operation of the Isokon Gallery at The Isokon Building in Hampstead, London. Publication of information associated with the Isokon Building. Please see our annual report for a more detailed description of our activities.

The objects of The Cavalcade of Costume Limited are to provide for the advancement of public education a museum for the display of costumes together with such other exhibits or items of social history or other educational interest from time to time.

The Shropshire Regimental Museum/Soldiers of Shropshire Museum incorporates the traditions and history of all the former Shropshire Regiments. It collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of these Regiments. The Modern Army Display now includes a regularly updated display of the equipment and deployment of the successor Regiments.

The Charity operates Plas Dolerw as a Voluntary Sector Centre and organises an annual lecture to discuss issues of concern in Montgomeryshire. The Charity also owns Oriel Davies Gallery, which is leased to a separate charity. Exhibitions and arts education courses are provided there for the benefit of the people of mid Wales.