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.
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The Eastbourne Natural History And Archaeological Society
HeritageTo promote the understanding of natural history and archaeology by field work, education, research and lectures.
Cardiff Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Cardiff Civic Society aims: to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environment affecting the City of Cardiff; to provide education on the environment, history, natural history and architecture; and to secure the preservation, conservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic/public interest in the City of Cardiff.
Holme Valley Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe objects of the Charity are to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the Holme Valley Parish Council area, to stimulate the interest of the public in the beauty, history, natural history, character and architecture of the area, and to influence the development and improvement of features of historic interest or public amenity in the area.
Newbury District Field Club
Arts, HeritageArranges a programme of lectures and excursions each year in accord with our interests in local history, archaeology, architecture and natural history and occasionally on related topics. Publishes approximately three-yearly a journal containing a number of articles mainly on local topics but including an account of our activities during the period covered together with an account of our finances.
Ruthin And District Civic Association (radca)
Economic and community development, HeritagePromote high standards of planning and architecture in the areaEducate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the areaSecure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area
The Loughborough Naturalists Club
HeritageRecording Natural History mainly in Leicestershire and specifically in Charnwood Forest
Southampton Natural History Society
Charitable activities, HeritageObserves, studies and records natural history in all its aspects in and around Southampton and promotes, organises and ecourages the education of the public in the study of, and advancement of, knowledge in natural history in all branches. Cooperates with national and county organisations promoting conservation. Holds field meetings, lectures and exhibitions.
The Whitstable Society
Economic and community development, Heritage1. To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Whitstable.2. To educate the public in the Geography, History, Natural History and Architecture of Whitstable.3. To secure the preservation protection development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Whitstable.
Leeds Naturalists' Club And Scientific Association
Heritage, ResearchStudy of natural history through programme of speakers, workshops and field meetings, primarily in the Leeds area. Provision of education in natural history.
Brompton Association
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Brompton Association is a civic amenity society. Its objectives are: To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit. To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit. To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of ben
The Topsham Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning and architecture in Topsham area,To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the Topsham area andTo secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in and around Topsham.
The Staplehurst Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society is established for the public benefit in STAPLEHURST PARISH to:(i) promote high standards of planning and architecture.(ii) educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture.(iii) secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public.
The Bollington Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning and design.To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Bollington.To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic and public interest.
Ottershaw Society
Economic and community development, HeritageOttershaw Society 1) promotes high standards of planning and architecture, 2) educates the public in the geography, history, natural history, and architecture of the area3) secures the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic, natural or public interest
Rotherham And District Ornithological Society Charity Fund
HeritageProvide financial support for natural history based projects
The North Devon Conservation Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning and architecture; to educate the public in the history, natural history and architecture of the region; to secure the preservation , development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in North Devon
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.