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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Norfolk And Suffolk Aviation Museum Limited
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social careThe Museum has been run by volunteers since 1972 and owns its 11-acre site. There is an admission charge and 22,000 visitors pa view 60 aircraft plus over 45,000 aviation artefacts. Aviation history in the eastern counties predominates in the collection. School, Scout and other social groups are welcomed throughout the year and members visit local residential care homes.
Amersham Museum Limited
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the charity is to advance public education in relation to the history of Amersham and the surrounding area, principally by the operation of a museum.The charity owns the Amersham Museum which is situated at 49 and 51 High Street, Amersham, Bucks. It is open from Easter to the end of October.
The Farmland Museum
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageThe promotion of the education of the public in the social and natural history, geology and archaeology of England with particular reference to agriculture and agricultural history in Cambridgeshire and the Fens.
House Mill Trust LTD
HeritageRestoration of the Worlds's largest remaining tidal mill. Provision of an Education resource. Hydro-generation scheme to provide a source of revenue
Grosvenor Museum Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe charity exists to support and assist the Chester Grosvenor Museum and promote its use and enjoyment by the public. In furtherance of this, to make loans or gifts of money to enable the Grosvenor Museum to acquire artefacts and also provide funds for their maintenance.
The Cinema Museum
Arts, HeritageThe museum is open by appointment to visitors, researchers and historians. Film screenings are given throughout the year. We work with educational institutions on joint projects. We work with film archives on preservation projects. Items from the collection are made available on loan to other institutions for exhibitions. We run seasonal programmes of events which are listed on our website.
Bournemouth Aviation Charitable Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureThe Bournemouth Aviation Museum is now situated opposite the airport in the grounds of Adventure Wonderland .The museum is open every day during the summer 10am till 5pm and at weekends in the winter from 10am until 4pm. The museum will only be closed during this time due to adverse weather or shortage of volunteers. We always need more volunteers to keep the museum open.
The Embroiderers' Guild
Arts, HeritageThe Embroiderers Guild is a national educational charity with around 1500 members and a network of just over 100 affiliated independent stitch groups. It has a museum with a unique global collection and offers a programme of exhibitions, events, workshops and lectures. It also has a specialist library and publishes Embroidery the successful textile art magazine.
The Corris Railway Society
HeritagePromoting public interest in the Corris Railway and the area it served through operation of the Corris Railway Museum, researching and publishing historical information on the railway and district, and supporting the revival of the railway.
Mercian Regiment Museum (worcestershire)
Armed forces, HeritageThe Museum exists to tell the story of the Regiment's (and its predecessors' and successors') history and achievements by collecting, preserving and displaying the Regiment's collection of artifacts from its formation in 1694 to the present day for the benefit of present members of the Regiment, the residents of the County, those further afield with a specialised interest and visitors to the area.
Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Bristol's Museums, Galleries & Archives through the activity of a group of supporters.
Castle Park Trust
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe use of Castle Park Building for Council Offices, the advancement of education, a museum, art gallery or public library. Also the provision of a historic public park for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area.
The Friends Of The National Railway Museum
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritagePublish & distribute quarterly magazine. Arrange evening lectures. Introduce volunteers to the NRM. Publish books on railway topics. Promote the NRM's activities.
The Rye Art Gallery Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageSUPPORT LOCAL CONTEMPORARY ART, EXHIBIT PERMANENT COLLECTION, PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLES' WORKSHOPS, PROVIDE ART RELATED EDUCATION/PRESENTATION FOR RYE AREA, CONSERVE HERITAGE ASSETS - BUILDINGS AND ART WORKS - OF THE TRUST.
Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust LTD
Beneficiary group, HeritageWHAT WE ARE ABOUT - Preserving buildings of architectural and historic importance - Helping to rescue buildings at risk - Organising conservation seminars, exhibitions and visits - Operating learning and outreach programmes for young people - Operating two heritage museums ....in the County of Hertfordshire.
Eyam Museum Limited
HeritageEyam Museum Ltd. operates a small museum whose central theme is the outbreak of bubonic plague in Eyam in 1665/66. The museum tells the story of the village from prehistoric to modern times, with sets, graphic panels, and artefacts.
St Neots Museum Limited
HeritageThe operation of a museum in St Neots
The Fleet Air Arm Museum
Armed forces, HeritageWe collect and maintain for public display and examination, aircraft, related documents and general exhibits, predominantly related to the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm.
Kempton Great Engines Trust Limited
HeritageProvision of Museum based upon Kempton Pumping Station, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex TW136XH
Royal Cambrian Academy Of Art
Arts, Education, HeritageArt Gallery and Academy of Artist Members.Free access to in excess of 12 temporary exhibitions per year. With lectures, workshops, master-classes and demonstrations, working with the general public, schools and community groups.
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
HeritageTo advance education in, research into and knowledge and interpretation of the history and development of the town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire, for the benefit of the public in general and the inhabitants of Derbyshire in particular and for such purposes to provide and manage a heritage centre in Wirksworth with museum and related activities and facilities.
Kent Battle Of Britain Museum Trust Limited
HeritageA MUSEUM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT CONTAINS AIRCRAFT, RELICS AND MEMORABILIA FROM THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN PERIOD OF 1940 DURING WORLD WAR 11.
The Museum Of Richmond
Education, HeritageLocal history museum promoting local heritage and education. Care and conservation of local history artifacts, mounting of exhibitions, educational service to local schools.
Hospital Of William Browne, Merchant
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Housing, ReligionAlms House Accommodation scheme for elderly people, thirteen flats, 24 hour care line cover provided by local authority.The medieval buildings have a voluntary museum . The original chapel still offers residents and visitors Holy Communion monthly ( Normally the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00 AM). The two remunerated persons are the Clerk to the Trustees and Custodian/Caretaker
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery
Arts, HeritageArt Galleries/Museums
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.