Heritage Charities That specialise in Natural history
Discover 165 Heritage charities that specialise in natural history. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Torquay Museum Society CIO
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureMuseum education, local history, natural history, lecture programme, specialist interest groups ranging from Astronomy to Zoology, community based projects and social and fundraising events.
The Wiltshire Ornithological Society
Arts, HeritageThe promotion of interest in and preservation of birds through conservation activities, field trips, indoor talks, the production of literature etc. and through collaboration with other interested parties such as the RSPB, BTO, local natural history groups and local government.
Wharfedale Naturalists Society
Environment, HeritageTo promote and foster the study of all branches of natural history and add to existing knowledge, both generally and regarding Wharfedale in particular. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
British Naturalists' Association
Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe Association's objects are to promote, organise, carry on and encourage education of the public and study and research (including the recording and study of places and objects of natural history, scientific interest, and natural beauty) for the advancement of knowledge in all branches of natural history and for such purposes to encourage and actively support the conservation of wildlife....
Dulverton Heritage Centre
Charity and VCS support, HeritageDulverton Heritage Centre is a community led facility totally run by volunteers, offering an educational experience for local people and visitors, celebrating what makes the area special and unique. We assist visitors and local people to learn of the history and natural history and architecture of the locality and to secure the preservation, protection and development of features in the area.
Leicester Literary And Philosophical Society
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.
Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield
Arts, Environment, HeritageThe Sorby Natural History Society is the Natural History society for the Sheffield City region, providing education, research and publications, including biological and geological recording of wildlife, habitats, rocks and landscapes. Operates mostly in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the Peak District.
Redbourn Village Historical And Museum Group Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo advance and encourage the education of the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Redbourn and the neighbouring areas.To provide research facilities for family history relating to the village.To employ volunteers to provide information for visitors and to answer questions.To support and encourage the 36 volunteers To arrange special events and exhibitions.
The Clifton And Hotwells Improvement Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society is established for public benefit in the Bristol BS8 area to a) promote high standards of planning & architecture in BS8, b) educate the public in the geography, history, natural history & architecture of BS8, c) secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of historic environmental & public interest in BS8.
The Farnham Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning & architecture in Farnham & its surrounding area. To educate & stimulate the interest of its citizens in the geography, history, natural history & architecture of the area. To help preserve, protect, develop & improve the historic & architectural features of the area. To communicate the societys views to local authorities at town, borough & county level.
Deeside Naturalists Society
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageTo promote and advance the education of the public in natural history and the conservation of Flora and Fauna on Deeside and the surrounding areas.
The Ray Society
Environment, HeritageThe Society's purpose is to publish learned works on natural history, with special but not exclusive relevance to the British flora and fauna, which might not otherwise be published as considered not to be commercially viable.
The Ottery St Mary Heritage Society CIO
HeritageTo educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Ottery St Mary, Devon. To assist in the conservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Ottery St Mary. To collect, conserve, document, display & make available for research, records & items in our museum, at public display locations & online as appropriate.
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 Harrogate And District Naturalists' Society
Environment, HeritageTo promote the study and enjoyment of all wildlife and to disseminate the knowledge of natural history. Between October and March a fortnightly series of illustrated lectures is arranged Field meetings are held regularly in the Summer. Group recorders for the various orders collate and verify records. Annual reports are issued. The society manages a location for the benefit of wildlife
Alverstone Old School Hall
Arts, Education, Heritage, LeisureProvision for facilities for locals & local groups. Poetry Group. Alverstone Natural History. Dance classes. Pilates.
The Broadway Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageTo encourage high standards of architecture and planning in or affecting the village of Broadway and surrounding areasTo educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefitTo encourage and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or of historic interest in the area of benefit
Thorney Society
HeritagePromotes 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.
Long Sutton And District Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritagei) 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.
Glade Trust Nature Reserve
Charitable activities, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of thephysical and natural environment of Glade Trust Nature Reserve .To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of thephysical and natural environment, natural history and practical outdoor activities, particularly in the Kirkby Fleetham area.
Basildon Natural History Society
Environment, HeritageHolds 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.
Penkridge Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo 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.
Bath Natural History Society
HeritagePromote the society in the vicinity of Bath and enhance the knowledge of the general public as well as membersof the society in all aspects of Natural History, by means of organising Field and Indoor meetings and publishing on topical subjects
Otley Wetland Nature Reserve Trust
Environment, Facilities, HeritagePromoting conservation, creation and management of the natural history of the Reserve.Maintaining and enhancing appropriate biodiversity within the floodplain of the River Wharfe, within the Leeds boundary.
Lancashire Badger Group
Charitable activities, HeritageTO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION OF BADGERS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITATS; TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE BADGER AND THEIR SETTS FROM PERSECUTION AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE NATURAL HISTORY AND ISSUES FACED BY BADGERS TO THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF BADGERS AND THE PUBLIC. OPERATING PREDOMINATELY WITHIN LANCASHIRE BUT CAMPAIGNING NATIONWIDE.