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 Moira Furnace Museum Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageThe main objects of the charity are to provide, establish and preserve facilities in the village of Moira in the District of North West Leicestershire for the purposes of the study of and research into its industry, archaeology, architecture, transportation, social history, natural history and the conservation of its flora and fauna for the benefit and education of the public.
Herschel House Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureThe Trust maintains a museum at 19 New King Street, Bath, where William Herschel lived and from where he discovered the planet Uranus. The Trust owns the property comprising 19 New King Street and is actively involved in the provision of education of the public about the life and times of William Herschel and about astronomy generally.
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum Limited
Charity and VCS support, HeritageA display of commercial road transport vehicles, mainly buses, together with transport related ephemera, mostly of local interest. Open at weekends and Tuesdays throughout the year, run by volunteers only. Parties can be catered for at other times by advance booking. For educational purposes relevant to pupils studying within key stage 1 & 2. Free bus services run on a limited number of days.
Dacorum Heritage Trust LTD
HeritageMaintains museum store of artefacts, mounts exhibitions and undertakes outreach work and events concerned with the heritage of the Dacorum area of Hertfordshire.
Lowestoft Museum
Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo promote and operate a Museum that is open to the public. The Museum is run solely by volunteers.
The Julia Margaret Cameron Trust
Arts, HeritageEducate the public in the work of Julia Margaret Cameron, including the history of photography, and appreciation of modern photography as an artEncourage & promote awareness & knowledge of the historic Freshwater Circle & conservation of the Tennyson MileAdvance education & knowledge of the links from Julia Margaret Cameron's time in the significant milestones occurring since within West Wight
Haden Hill Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Heritage, LeisureSandwell Metropolitan Council Haden Hill Park is a green flag town park that has a range of facilities including tennis, bowls, 5 a side football, 2 lakes, children's play area, outdoor gym equipment, large house museum with associated buildings, ornamental formal landscaped areas, informal natural areas, network of paths, range of events and activities throughout the year.
Ipswich Transport Museum
HeritageThe Ipswich Transport Museum exists to preserve the transport and engineering history of the Ipswich area. It does this through the operation of a Museum in Cobham Road Ipswich, through its website and the organisation of external events such as exhibitions, rallies, lectues and public acces to its archives.
The New Ashgate Gallery Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageThe trust's principal activities are that of promoting, improving and advancing contemporary art and craft.
The James Henry Green Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageMaintaining and providing access to a collection of burmese textiles and artefacts, housed at Brighton Museum, and financing various activities at the Green Centre for World Art at the museum and giving grants to students for various educational projects, mainly related to South East Asia.
Gloucestershire Aviation Collection
Heritage, Leisureto preserve the aeronautical heritage of Gloucestershire for the benefit of the public and to exhibit to members of the public materials related to flying, the air and space industry and its associated technology by means of the establishment and maintenance of an aviation museum and other permanent and temporary exhibitions
Saddleworth Museum
Arts, Education, HeritageTo collect and preserve historical material relevant to Saddleworth.To provide displays and exhibitions using the collections.To work with schools and other organisations.To develop the Art gallery as a multi purpose space to provide cultural and social functions at the Museum.To act as a community resource for groups, charities and individuals to provide community services to the area.
The Military Intelligence Museum
Armed forces, HeritageThe primary objective is to uphold the traditions of the Int Corps and perpetuate its deeds. To be one of the most exciting and intriguing military museums in the country by sharing the secret of military intelligence with a wide audience and educating future generations. To connect our past with our future and present bringing cost-effective and measurable benefits to the army and the nation.
The Museum Of The Broads
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe principal object is to collect, preserve and interpret the heritage of the Broads, past and present for the public's benefit, education and enjoyment. The collection is housed at Stalham,Norfolk where visitors may view the items on display. Income is derived from admission charges and shop sales as well as a variety of fundraising events.
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust
Arts, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchPlease see attached report. Main activities remain: Safeguarding Farnborough's unique aviation heritage. Displaying and archiving a world-class artifact, photo, film, report collection. Conserving historic buildings and large aviation exhibits. Running a museum. Providing facilities and inspiration for future generations.
Dover Transport Museum Society
HeritageMuseum for the benifit of the public
Prittlewell Priory Museum
HeritageTo provide a museum for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Southend-on-Sea
Nautical Museums Trust Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the Trust is to advance the education of the public in maritime and coastal archaeology, history, geology and environment by the provision of a museum or museums as is considered necessary.
The Cheshire Military Museum
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, HeritageMuseum dedicated to life and times of soldiers of The Cheshire Yeomanry, The 22nd (CHESHIRE) Regiment, The Mercian Regiment and C Sqn RMLY Exhibits show history of regiments raised in Cheshire spanning 3 Centuries.Assists in research for individuals tracing family history.Extra commemmorative exhibitions throughout the year.
Cowper Memorial Museum
Facilities, Heritage, HousingThe museum commemorates the poet William Cowper, who lived in the house from 1768 to 1786, and his friend the preacher, hymnwriter and slave trade abolitionist John Newton (author of 'Amazing Grace'). It holds an important collection of lace and items relating to the archaeology and history of Olney and its surrounding villages. The historic gardens include Cowper's original summer house/study.
Craft Centre And Design Gallery Limited
Arts, HeritageThe objects of the charity are to stimulate the appreciation of, demand for and production of well designed objects by commissioning, exhibiting and making available for sale such art and craft objects.
Jozef Pilsudski Institute Of Research Limited
Arts, HeritageJozef Pilsudski Institute is a museum and archival institution in London focused on Polish history, predominantly covering the first half of the 20th century. The Museum collections include artefacts from various genres and time in Polish History. The Archives contains important documents from a range of historical periods. Museum and Archives are open to the general public.
Nantwich Museum Trust Limited
HeritagePRESERVING LOCAL HERITAGE AND PRESENTING THIS TO COMMUNITY AND WIDER PUBLIC.EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BASED UPON LOCAL HISTORY AND MUSEUM ARTEFACTS
Nta(1963)limited
Arts, HeritageTo promote & maintain interest in Trolleybus activities. The company owns 6 preserved Trolleybuses.We also produce a bi-monthly magazine to promote knowledge & provide information to our membership.
The Sir Max Aitken Museum
HeritageThe charity maintains and manages its funds in order to to ensure that the collection in the Museum is maintained in immaculate condition and is accessible to all. The charity seeks to maintain the properties in their ownership in the best possible order.
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.