Heritage Charities That specialise in Museum

The Midlands Federation of Museums and Art Galleries is a membership organisation open to all those who work in museums and art galleries in the East and West Midlands. At least four meetings are held annually where relevant museum and gallery sector issues are discussed. Federation officers make representation to many regional and national bodies on behalf of the sector.

Over the period reported:Collaboration on writers, musicians and artists at Gallipoli in June 1915 with schools, museums and other organisations in Blandford Forum and nationally. Completion of GMM2015 programme supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, including conservation of the Ensign of the Royal Naval Division and textile artwork to hang in Blandford Church.

At the moment we are temporary closed due to trying to rehouse into a new buildings. We are still doing talks about Dunkeswell and we are doing tours around the area of Dunkeswell so we can let people know the history of the area in World War Two.

To preserve the Birthplace Cottage in which Elgar was born, together with the archive and memorabilia therein, and to present the same in an attractive format for the enjoyment by, and education of, the visiting public.

Ongoing maintenance and use of the Passmore Edwards Art Gallery under terms of Indenture dated 1895

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE MUSEUM

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE MUSEUM

The education of the public by support for, assistance and promotion of The National Museum of the Royal Navy (Portsmouth) and HMS Victory through activities of the friends.

Support of the Canterbury Museums and their role and educational activities

Yeomanry Regimental Collection

Responsible for historic collections, exhibitions, events and enquiry services relating to the history of the York and Lancaster Regiment and its forbears.

Upholding the tradition of the Green Howards through the running of a museum.

Upholding the traditions of the Berkshire Yeomanry, perpetuating its deeds and holding the Berkshire Yeomanry Museum collection

The advancement of, including the advancement of public appreciation in, the arts, culture, heritage, or science, in particular (without limitation) by acquiring and maintaining suitable objects and works of art for inclusion in the permanent collections at the Royal Pavilion Art Gallery and Museums of Brighton and Hove. Please contact us for the full version.

Burgh House is a cultural and community centre whose main activities are concerts; exhibitions by local artists and lectures; meetings of local groups, and the Hampstead Museum. It is open to the general public free of charge.The principal purposes of the Trust are to preserve Burgh House and its contents, and to protect and improve its amenities for the public benefit.

The Museum provides displays on subjects of local interest and helps researchers in person or by letter. The Museum collects, displays and stores items of local interest. It co-operates with schools and other organisations who send groups to the Museum to study specific matters. It undertakes research into matters of local historical interest.

The Trust is charged with holding 1,564 Scrolls from Bohemian and Moravian congragations destroyed by the Nazis. It distibutes these worldwide on loan to Jewish communities. It has established a museum to explain the history of the Scrolls and its current work. It acts as a hub of a network of recipients of Scrolls.

THE COLLECTION, CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC DISPLAY OF ALL ITEMS OF HISTORICAL AND MILITARY INTEREST RELATING TO THE DUKE OF LANCASTER'S OWN YEOMANRY AND OTHER VOLUNTARY CAVALRY UNITS IN LANCASHIRE AND ADJACENT AREAS. THE PHYSICAL COLLECTION IS CURRENTLY (SPRING 2023) IN STORAGE, THE TRUSTEES ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING THE COLLECTION IN LANCASTER CASTLE. THIS IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW JULY25 .

To describe and illustrate the historical development and distinctive nature of the New Forest through education, outreach services and a specialist reference library. Also to conserve and protect the character and amenities of the New Forest for public benefit.

Owner of land used by another charity to run a transport museum.

The trust preserves, for public benefit, the land and buildings of the Garrett Engineering Works, established in Leiston, Suffolk in 1778 together with engines and other artefacts made there. The museum also collects and preserves items relating to the local area and to the history of the Garrett Family, has a strong educational programme and organises visits, lectures and fundraising events.

The Friends of Havant Museum charity supports the heritage aspect of The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in Havant in Hampshire. The Friends advises The Spring on heritage matters, produces a twice-yearly Newsletter and organises a series of monthly talks on local and general historical topics.

No current activities. We are seeking to wind up the charity.

Ditchling Endowment Trust exists to manage Ditchling Museum's investment portfolio and to support the Museum's activities by transferring any income received from the endowment assets to the benefit of the Ditchling Museum Trust.

Regimental Collection