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Heritage Charities That specialise in Natural history

Discover 91 Heritage charities that specialise in natural history. Use the search below to filter within these results.

91
Charities
£2,748,266,778
Total Income
£758,352
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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Alverstone Old School Hall

Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure

Provision for facilities for locals & local groups. Poetry Group. Alverstone Natural History. Dance classes. Pilates.

Latest Income: £6,351
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Thorney Society

Heritage

Promotes understanding of the local and natural history of the village and civil parish of Thorney, particularly through the development and opening of the Thorney Heritage Museum.

Latest Income: £6,131
Areas of Operation: Peterborough City
Status: Registered
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Penkridge Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

To promote high standards of planning and architecture, to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture, to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £5,745
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Basildon Natural History Society

Environment, Heritage

Holds regular lectures in natural history subjects; practical conservation work parties; monitors and records local wildlife; monitors potential effect of local planning applications on wildlife; supports the work of Essex Wildlife Trust.

Latest Income: £5,086
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Guermonprez Museum Collection

Arts, Heritage, Research

Care & making available for access where appropriate (including specialist research & loans) of the Guermonprez Collection within the overall Portsmouth Museums Service. The Collection comprises natural history material including preserved mammals,birds,reptiles,fish,insects,shells,botanical & geological artefacts,scientific watercolours,books, & photos of social history topics.

Latest Income: £5,053
Areas of Operation: Portsmouth City
Status: Registered
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Leigh Ornithological Society

Heritage

The aims of the society are to further the studies of birds in the field and assist in their preservation.Specific activities include:- co-operation with other bodies in the maintenance/management of local areas of ornithological/natural history importance- recording of bird life in the LOS area- publishing of ornithological material and that related to conservation, relevant to the area

Latest Income: £4,906
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Preston Society

Heritage, Leisure, Research

Weekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.

Latest Income: £4,408
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The South Holderness Countryside Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Established for the benefit of the public to: (1) work principally within the area of Holderness, East Yorkshire for the region's natural and local history. (2) Educate the public in the local and natural history of the area. (3) Secure the preservation and protection and improvement of natural history

Latest Income: £4,173
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Wells Natural History And Archaeological Society

Heritage

Furthering interest in Natural History and Archaeology for Wells and the Mendip Hills

Latest Income: £4,131
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Merseyside Naturalists' Association

Environment, Heritage

To educate the public about any aspects of natural history. To protect fauna and flora and to preserve important wildlife habitats for the benefit of the public. To arrange regular indoor and outdoor meetings. To act jointly with other organisations having similar charitable purposes. To collect and collate natural history records. To do all other lawful things for the attainment of our objects.

Latest Income: £3,759
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Chorley And District Natural History Society

Heritage

Recording the natural history of the Chorley area

Latest Income: £3,477
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Haslemere Natural History Society

Environment, Heritage

Provides education on wildlife topics by providing Field Meetings and Lectures.

Latest Income: £3,049
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Ripon Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Promoting the preservation, protection & development of Ripon.Make annual awards to encourage high standards in any developments/refurbishments during the preceeding year.Commenting on planning matters relevant to Ripon with a view to promoting high standards in any developments.Educating members & the general public in the geography, history, natural history & general environment of Ripon.

Latest Income: £3,038
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union

Arts, Environment, Heritage

Promote the thorough investigation of the geology, fauna, flora & physical features of the County: bring together the interest in & study of every branch of natural history; hold & maintain library, records & reference material. Major activities:- Programme of Spring & Summer Field Meetings; Programme of Winter indoor meetings culminating with annual Recorders Meeting; Publication of Transactions.

Latest Income: £2,986
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Gravesend Historical Society

Heritage

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATON BY DEVELOPING PUBLIC INTEREST IN ALL ASPECTS OF LOCAL HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY.

Latest Income: £2,497
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Rutland Natural History Society

Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage

Encourage and enable, through educational programs, the monitoring, recording, advocacy, and protection of Rutland's natural history and biodiversity. Encourage the public to engage with and understand Rutland's natural history.

Latest Income: £2,491
Areas of Operation: Rutland
Status: Registered
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Westbere Village Preservation Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Within the Parish of Westbere the society aims toa) promote high standards of planning and architecture;b) educate regarding the local geography, natural history and architecture; andc) secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.The society provides a newsletter and organises events and activities for its members and the local community.

Latest Income: £2,412
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Grange And District Natural History Society

Heritage

To promote public knowledge and awareness of natural history and other subjects of environmental interest with particular emphasis upon South Cumbria.

Latest Income: £2,306
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Chichester Natural History Society

Environment, Heritage

PROVIDES SERVICES OF RECORDING, OBSERVATION, UNDERSTANDING OF FLORA AND FAUNA OF BRITISH ISLES

Latest Income: £2,253
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Montgomeryshire Field Society

Environment, Heritage

To observe, record & preserve the flora & fauna by way of field visits throughout the summer and issue an annual report containing the findings.We also carry out a winter programme of talks in order to promote our activities and raise awareness in the community of items of interest or areas of concern regarding the state of the natural history locally

Latest Income: £2,206
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Long Sutton And District Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

i) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of Long Sutton and surrounding Villages. ii) To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit.iii) to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £2,011
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Wem Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

To Stimulate Public Interest in the area of Benefit 2) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit 3) To secure the preservation proctection development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit 4) Te educate the public in geography, history, natural history and architecture in the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £1,986
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Darlington And Teesdale Naturalists' Field Club

Environment, Heritage

(1)The study of Natural History, Geology and Archaeology. (2)The collection of information concerning topography, field paths. natural and archaelogical features of Darlington District and Teesdale including compilation of lists of recent fossils, fauna and flora.(3) The preservation of characteristic plants and animals of the district.

Latest Income: £1,878
Areas of Operation: Darlington
Status: Registered
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Salisbury And District Natural History Society

Environment, Heritage

The objectives of the society are:- 1. To compile lists of the flora and fauna of the district, 2. To study the natural history, culture and history of the district, 3. To make a photographic record of the district, 4. To promote the conservation of the flora and fauna of the district. The society arranges lectures and field meetings, and publishes a monthly bulletin of its findings.

Latest Income: £1,803
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Dursley Birdwatching And Preservation Society

Environment, Heritage, Research

(A) To advance the study and science of ornithology and (B) Promote the conservation of local and national avifauna and flora and the study of other branches of natural history.

Latest Income: £1,765
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many natural-history heritage charities are there in the UK?

There are 91 registered natural-history heritage charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the natural-history 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 natural-history heritage charities?

Natural-history 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 natural-history heritage charities?

Across all natural-history 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 natural-history heritage charities?

Natural-history 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.